Leverage levels fair for German media companies

High levels of leverage have not damaged the long-term stability of German media companies that have been acquired by buyout firms according to a report despite political unrest over such deals.

The report on the impact of private equity on the German media industry, which was led by the Hans-Bredlow Institute of the University of Hamburg, reveals that investment in German cable and broadcast companies has totalled more than €15bn over the past decade.

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