Through Sphere Abacus, Bell Media is set to enhance the reach of Canadian content and creators with international audiences. The transaction is set to close in the coming weeks.
MFE offers €5.75 per share to cross the 30% ownership threshold, valuing the German broadcaster at roughly €1.5 billion. The offer is structured with 78% cash and 22% in newly issued MFE 'A' shares.
Acquisitions of the series include a digital rights deal with BritBox for the US and English-speaking Canada, and Stan in Australia. BBC Studios has picked up "Protection" in a pan-territory deal covering Asia, India and the Indian subcontinent.
The movie follows a group of corporate executives from a rising tech company attending a company retreat at a remote desert mansion. The team-bonding trip turns into a blood-soaked competition when the group is trapped in a sadistic game of survival.
After three years within the company, Gómez will now lead the distribution department and continue strengthening Onza Distribution's international presence in key audiovisual markets.