Freenet buys remaining 25% stake in waipu.tv owner Exaring for EUR 76 million

Freenet acquired the remaining minority stakes of about 25% in Exaring, taking waipu.tv ownership to 100%. Initial purchase price set at about EUR 76 million, implying an enterprise valuation of about EUR 300 million. Additional performance-linked payments could reach up to EUR 50 million if targets are met. Deal funded from cash reserves; dividend policy unchanged, targeting at least EUR 2.00 per share for 2026-2028. Waipu.tv reported about 2 million customers, with an estimated 20% to 25% share of Germany’s IPTV market. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Freenet AG published the original content used to generate this news brief via EQS News (Ref. ID: corporate_2415036_en) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)