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  • 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

  • Wednesday, 29 May, 2019
    Media
    KKR and Springer clan prepare bid to take media group private

    CEO Mathias Döpfner orchestrates offer for Germany’s Axel Springer, publisher of Bild

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