MediaForEurope

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About MediaForEurope

MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. (MFE) is a commercial television and media group, formerly known as Mediaset. Its registered office is in Amsterdam, and it is registered for tax purposes in Italy. It controls Mediaset S.p.A. in Italy and Grupo Audiovisual Mediaset España Comunicación in Spain, and is listed on the Milan and Spanish stock exchanges. The Berlusconi family's Fininvest is its largest shareholder, and Pier Silvio Berlusconi is chief executive.

In September 2025 MFE raised its stake in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 to 75.61% after a voluntary takeover offer, in a deal valuing ProSiebenSat.1 at about €1.8bn. Marco Giordani, MFE's chief financial officer, was later named chief executive of ProSiebenSat.1.

MFE does not run dating products itself. Its link to the industry is through ProSiebenSat.1, which owns ParshipMeet Group, the operator of Parship, ElitePartner and eharmony's international business. After the takeover, MFE and other investors were reported to favour a refocus on core television and the sale of non-core units. DII reported in October 2025 that the takeover had triggered a sale of ParshipMeet. However, on ProSiebenSat.1's full-year 2025 results call, Giordani said the company was not in a position to sell ParshipMeet "now", while noting that circumstances could change. Any future sale remains a matter to watch.

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Questions about MediaForEurope

What is MediaForEurope?

MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. is a European commercial broadcasting group, formerly Mediaset, with its registered office in Amsterdam and tax residency in Italy.

How is MediaForEurope linked to online dating?

It holds 75.61% of ProSiebenSat.1, which owns ParshipMeet Group, the operator of Parship, ElitePartner and eharmony's international business.

Is ParshipMeet Group being sold?

DII reported in October 2025 that the takeover had triggered a sale. On the full-year 2025 results call, ProSiebenSat.1's chief executive said the company was not in a position to sell ParshipMeet now, though that could change.

What does MediaForEurope do?

MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. is a pan-European commercial broadcaster with its registered office in Amsterdam and tax residency in Italy. It controls Mediaset in Italy and Mediaset España, and holds 75.61% of ProSiebenSat.1.

Where is MediaForEurope based?

MediaForEurope is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Sources

1. MediaForEurope - Vivendi
2. MediaForEurope Takes 75.61% Stake in German Broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1
3. MediaForEurope creates European TV giant with ProSiebenSat.1 deal
4. ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE approves proposed agreement with General Atlantic
5. ProSiebenSat.1 Media Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
6. ProSieben's Dating Exit: A Test for Europe's Premium Market