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Antitrust Issues

05.10.2007

Munich, October 5, 2007. The Federal Cartel Office will close the
proceedings against ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG and its ad sales division
SevenOne Media against payment of a fine. The proceedings were part
of an industry-wide investigation against advertising sales houses
and market participants in Germany. The Federal Cartel Office has
concluded in substance that so-called share of advertising rebates -
last implemented in the 2006 booking season - between ProSiebenSat.1
Media AG and the media agencies are vertical restraints of
competition. ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG will no longer offer the share
of advertising rebates which have been common industry practice.
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG will now use a new pricing model for media
agencies and the advertising industry which is in line with cartel
law. ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is confident that it will be able to
continue to achieve its performance targets under the new sales
model.

In order to avoid lengthy court actions and negative impacts on the
business activities of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, the Company has
decided to accept a fine in the amount of EUR 120 million. The
Federal Cartel Office has, for the first time, calculated the fine by
applying the new rules of the 7th amendment to the cartel law and the
Federal Cartel Office´s guidelines for the setting of fines. These
new rules result in a significant increase in the level of fines,
when compared to prior cartel law cases.

The Company will provide the full amount in its fiscal 2007 accounts.

end of announcement euro adhoc 05.10.2007 10:30:34
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Further inquiry note:
Katja Pichler
Corporate Spokesperson
Tel.: +49 (0)89 9507 1180
E-Mail: Katja.Pichler@ProSiebenSat1.com

Branche: Media
ISIN: DE0007771172
WKN: 777117
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