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Coronavirus Halves Profits at RTL, Owner of ‘American Idol’ Producer Fremantle

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Naman Ramachandran European broadcasting group RTL, whose bouquet of companies include “American Idol” producer Fremantle, has seen group revenue down 16.4% to €2.7 billion ($3.3 billion) in the first half of 2020, according to half-yearly results declared on Thursday.Adjusted earnings before interest and amortization (EBITA) fell 52% to €258 million ($305 million).The decline was mainly due to the COVID-19 outbreak across Europe in the second quarter of the year, that led to a year-on-year fall of 40% in advertising revenue.

However, this fall would be down to 10% in the third quarter, the group estimates, but is unable to provide an outlook for the full year, due to ongoing uncertainties.On a positive note, the group notes that Fremantle.

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