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    • Thursday, 15 September, 2022
      Axel Springer boss was landlord to Adidas during campaign against sports brand

      Mathias Döpfner orchestrated stories against company for pausing rents without disclosing his interest

    • Monday, 14 February, 2022
      FT News Briefing podcast9 min listen
      The FT investigates Axel Springer’s #MeToo moment

      Stockpiles of some of the global economy’s most important commodities are at historically low levels

    • Thursday, 10 February, 2022
      Who was on Axel Springer’s list of comedy suspects?

      Germany’s Jon Stewart had a pressing question to the FT. Here’s the answer.

    • Wednesday, 9 February, 2022
      Due Diligence
      The PE giant and Canadian pension fund embroiled in a #MeToo scandal Premium content

      Plus, the end of a takeover saga pushes SoftBank in a new direction and meme-stock generator Reddit prepares for a listing of its own

    • Tuesday, 8 February, 2022
      FT Investigations
      Women spoke up, men cried conspiracy: inside Axel Springer’s #MeToo moment

      German publisher’s chief Mathias Döpfner fought to protect his top editor from misconduct claims

    • Tuesday, 9 November, 2021
      News in-depth
      Axel Springer plans to force disclosure of employee relationships after Bild scandal

      German media group wants stricter rules in line with critical US market

    • Monday, 1 November, 2021
      Lex
      Springer/StepStone: Bild row shows need for modern governance Premium content

      Listing of recruitment business comes as jobs market is booming

    • Friday, 29 October, 2021
      Axel Springer looks to list online jobs business StepStone

      German media group prepares to spin out division and seeks valuation of up to €7bn in Frankfurt IPO

    • Tuesday, 19 October, 2021
      News in-depth
      Dismissal of Bild editor shines light on Axel Springer’s culture

      Scrutiny comes as German publisher attempts to transform into digital giant

    • Monday, 18 October, 2021
      Axel Springer ousts editor of Bild after misconduct charge

      German media group announces removal of Julian Reichelt as head of Europe’s largest newspaper

    • Friday, 1 October, 2021
      Media
      Ozy Media closes down after week of damaging revelations

      Impersonation on fundraising call prompted some staff and investors to distance themselves

    • Wednesday, 1 September, 2021
      Brooke Masters
      Politico deal gives Axel Springer profits and a US platform

      The purchase allows the German company to battle the tech titans on two fronts

    • Friday, 27 August, 2021
      Digital Media
      Axel Springer proves global intent with Politico deal

      German publisher expected to seek to press further into English-language markets

    • Friday, 27 August, 2021
      Due Diligence
      Private equity and Spacs’ latest playground: the news Premium content

      Plus, Brussels emerges as the latest frontline in a $54bn takeover battle

    • Thursday, 26 August, 2021
      Media
      Forbes to merge with Spac as Axel Springer buys Politico

      Two deals are the latest in a series of media sector transactions

    • Friday, 26 March, 2021
      Bild editor reinstated after being cleared of abuse of power

      Investigation finds no evidence of coercion in Julian Reichelt’s relationships with female staff

    • Sunday, 14 March, 2021
      Media
      Bild editor steps aside pending probe into conduct

      Under Julian Reichelt, Germany’s leading tabloid became strong critic of Angela Merkel

    • Friday, 22 May, 2020
      eBay Inc
      Axel Springer among bidders for eBay’s classifieds business

      The ecommerce group is embarking on one of the largest sale processes since coronavirus outbreak

    • Tuesday, 22 October, 2019
      Markets InsightOlaf Storbeck
      Why Germany remains a hostile place to take a company private

      Bidders face three big hurdles if they want to win control of listed companies

    • Monday, 30 September, 2019
      European companies
      Axel Springer cuts revenue and earnings guidance

      German group also plans to restructure its news media division

    • Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
      LexPurplebricks Group PLC
      Purplebricks: spall of gloom Premium content

      A prolonged downturn in UK housing sales may prove painful for the online estate agent

    • Thursday, 13 June, 2019
      Axel Springer’s KKR deal leaves Döpfner primed to chase ambitions

      German media group’s move to go private frees chief to raise debt and pursue growth

    • Wednesday, 12 June, 2019
      Lex
      KKR/German media: Springer zinger  Premium content

      Buyout group is betting on long-term returns from the digital side of the business

    • Wednesday, 12 June, 2019
      KKR offers to buy out Axel Springer minority shareholders

      Proposed deal values publisher of German newspaper Bild at €6.7bn

    • Monday, 3 June, 2019
      Purplebricks Group PLC
      Axel Springer doubles stake in online estate agent Purplebricks

      Media group just behind Neil Woodford as second-largest investor, paving way for potential bid

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