The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has informed RTL Group and Talpa Network that it will not approve the proposed merger of RTL Nederland and Talpa Network.
RTL Group’s consolidated revenue increased 10.3% to €6,637 million (2020: €6,017 million), mainly due to strong growth of TV advertising revenue in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2021; plus Fremantle and streaming businesses.
The lighthearted format scored both strong ratings and positive press in Belgium with a second season commissioned and it was also ordered in the Netherlands.