Sale of M6: CEO confirms the group could change ownership

The chairman of the board of the M6 ​​group, David Larramendy, acknowledged on RTL radio this Thursday that the group's long-standing shareholder, the German media giant RTL, was not ruling out a sale of M6 if the conditions were right. "We have a shareholder who has made no secret for some time now that if the opportunity arose under the right conditions, the sale of the group or the transfer of control of the group would be possible," he stated.

When asked about a possible deal with the TF1 group, which is regularly discussed in the audiovisual sector, David Larramendy pointed out that current legislation prevents such a merger before 2032. Without commenting on the future ownership structure of M6, he emphasized its current mission: to continue the group's transformation in an increasingly complex advertising market and to strengthen its position in the face of changes in the sector.

The executive also emphasized the unwavering support of RTL, a shareholder in the group since 1987. "All our investment decisions are accepted," he asserted. According to him, the objective remains to keep M6 in excellent shape, whether it remains independent or is one day led to merge with another player in the audiovisual landscape.

These statements come as M6 launches this Thursday an exceptional setup surrounding the 2026 World CupThe group will broadcast 54 matches free of charge. This strategic investment demonstrates the group's commitment to continuing to enhance its appeal, regardless of its future ownership structure.