FL Entertainment N : Banijay Benelux Acquires Majority Stake in Jonnydepony

Banijay Benelux Acquires Majority Stake

at Johnny Deponney

– Move expands the group’s scripted activities in Belgium –

Amsterdam, 24 January 2023: Banijay Benelux announced on the 19thth In January, we acquire a majority stake in production company Johnny Depony, further expanding our screenwriting activities in Belgium. Further expanding its drama portfolio and content offerings nationally and internationally, the label joins the Belgian footsteps with lagging Van Jay Her Belgian. melodramatic success, family.

Jonnydepony is an independent production label dedicated to the development and production of critically acclaimed and quality drama series, founded by Philippe De Schepper in 2015. Blackout (distributed in 8 countries), shipping (Selected for Series Mania) and Arcadia (seen immediately in VRT, KRO-NCRV and WDR/SWR). Led by Helen Perquy (co-owner since 2018) and Philippe De Schepper, the company is known for its efficient and professional delivery of compelling international (co-)productions.

Peter Lovers, CEO of Vanijay Benelux, said: “Under the leadership of Helen and Philippe, Jonnydepony has built a stellar reputation not only in Belgium, but also in Holland and Germany. A unique duo with highly creative and successful signatures, the label has attracted great talent both in front of and behind the camera. We welcome the team with enthusiasm and look forward to expanding our scripted offer together.

Helen Parkey and Philippe De Schepper, CEO and Producer: “We are proud to enter a new phase together with the team and join a well-known international player, such as Banijay, who values ​​intellectual property rights in a rapidly evolving media ecosystem. It’s great that our partners are strong in global distribution and distribution.We have a global creative network and join forces with our company.Working with the group, both in local and international markets We look forward to growing our business even further.”

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Contact:

Kate Humphreys, Global Head of Communications @ Vanijay

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 7792 222769

Investor Information Contact:

caroline cohen

e-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +33 (0)1 44 95 23 34

About Banijay Benelux

Banijay Benelux has creative content producers such as EndemolShine Nederland, SimpleZodiak, NL Film, TVBV, Scenery, EndemolShine Scripted, Southfields, Topkapi, Posh Productions, jonnydepony and Banijay Belgium. Together with broadcasters, streamers, distributors, advertisers and civil society organizations, we develop, produce and deliver video content for every platform imaginable in every genre. From intense dramas, soaps, news programs and talk shows to movies, game shows, great entertainment, documentaries, adventure and reality.with the most important (international) national brands Brother, hunted, swift robinson, Op1, Miljonenjakt, Penoza, island of temptation, Chantal pajama party, GTST, all you need is loveFlemish Soap family When Liefde voor Muziek, blackout, shipping youtube hits game legend, locked out When WackenblersAs the largest and most complete sports producer, the company develops, produces and registers dozens of sports-related programs and documentaries. Banijay Benelux is part of his Banijay, a content powerhouse home to an eclectic mix of over 120 production companies in 22 countries, representing some of the most prestigious entertainment brands around the world. chef, Peaky Blinders, Marie Antoinette, Black Mirror, Mr Bean, rogue heroes, love triangle, survivor When starstruck.

About FL Entertainment

FL Entertainment Group is a global leader in multimedia content and gambling, founded by 30-year pioneer and entrepreneur Stéphane Courbit in the entertainment industry, with Banijay, the world’s largest independent producer-distributor, and the most It combines the strengths of the rapidly growing Betclic Everest Group. European online sports betting platform. In 2021, FL Entertainment posted total revenue and adjusted EBITDA of €3.5 billion and his €609 million respectively through Banijay and Betclic Everest Group. FL Entertainment will list him on Euronext Amsterdam in July 2022. ISIN: NL0015000X07 – Bloomberg: FLE NA – Reuters: FLE.AS