Leo Kirch secures blocking minority in Constantin Medien network

Leo Kirch has secured the blocking minority of Constantin Medien. In addition to the production company Constantin Film AG, this also includes the Swiss media company Highlight Communications. According to Wuv.de, Kirch has increased his stake in the Constantin Medien network, formerly known as EM.Sport Media, via his investment company KF 15. As a result, he now has a blocking minority and can significantly influence decisions - either supporting or blocking them.
The Constantin Medien network includes the Swiss rights agency Team, the film production company Constantin Film AG and the Swiss media company Highlight Communications.
Founded in 1983, Highlight Communications operates in the film, home entertainment and sports and event marketing segments. It holds a majority interest of 80 percent in the sports marketing agency Team. The agency also holds a 93 percent majority stake in Constantin Film.