Banijay has signed an agreement to acquire Sony Pictures Film und Fernsehen Producktions GmbH (Sony Pictures Television Germany), the company announced on Wednesday (July 27).
The Sony affiliate, which will soon undergo a name change, will join Banijay Germany’s portfolio of labels. Astrid Quentell and Mirek Nitsch, who currently lead the company, will remain in their roles. The deal will see the label’s existing unscripted IP join Banijay’s overarching catalog, and will serve to expand the company’s talent and slate offering.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
SPT Germany, based in Cologne, has been in operation for more than 25 years, producing entertainment formats along with scripted productions.
“With its strong format brands and high production values, the entity certainly fits perfectly into our group,” Banijiay Germany CEO Marcus Wolter (pictured) said in a news release.
“We have always believed in maintaining the independence and individuality of our labels in order to shape the future of entertainment together, and with the power of this group behind them, we have every confidence the company will thrive in its new home.”
Founded in 2018, Banijay Germany GmbH develops, creates and produces an array of entertainment formats across genres. It counts more than 20 independent labels in its portfolio, including Banijay Productions Germany, Good Times Fernsehproducktion, Endemol Shine Germany, MadeFor, SR Management, Only Good People, Banijay Live Artist Brand, Good Humor, influence.vision and Brainpool.
