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    Viaplay Group appoints Jonas Karlén as EVP and CEO Viaplay Group Sweden

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) has appointed Jonas Karlén as Executive Vice President and CEO Viaplay Group Sweden. Johan Johansson and Christian Albeck, who have previously shared responsibility for Viaplay Group’s Swedish operations as Co CEOs, will now focus fully on their respective roles, Johan as EVP and Group CFO and Christian as EVP Content Acquisition. Karlén brings extensive experience from leading positions in the media and e-commerce sectors. His previous roles include CEO of Adlibris, CEO of Linas Matkasse, CEO of Viaplay AB and Viasat AB, as well as senior management positions

    Viaplay Group completes acquisition of remaining 50 percent of Allente Group and assumes full ownership

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay Group” and the “Group”) has today, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed its acquisition of Telenor Communication II AS’s 50 percent stake in Allente Group (“Allente”), a leading provider of television services delivered via satellite (DTH) and broadband, as per the agreement announced on 17 July 2025, for a cash consideration of SEK 1.1 billion, thereby becoming the sole owner of Allente. Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, Viaplay Group President and CEO: “The acquisition of, and partnership with, Allente is a strategic step in Viaplay Group’s ongoing

    Viaplay Group’s Q3 2025 interim report January-September

    Viaplay Group continues to execute on its transformation with slightly improved underlying performance and progress towards closing the Allente acquisition   Third quarter financial highlights  >         Total reported Group net sales of SEK 4,018m (4,412) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK -56m (-56). >         Reported sales for Core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Viaplay Select) of SEK 4,014m (4,209), with organic sales growth of -3%. Operating income before ACI and IAC of SEK -56m (‑49).

    Invitation to presentation of Q3 2025 financial results

    Viaplay Group will publish its Q3 2025 financial results at 07:30 local time, on Wednesday 22 October. A conference call, including a question-and-answer session, will be held at 09:00 local time on Wednesday 22 October with presentations by Jørgen Madsen Lindemann (President and CEO) and Johan Johansson (CFO and Co-CEO Sweden). Online To listen to the conference call online, please use this link , where questions can also be posted. Phone Please register here 

    Viaplay Group’s Nomination Committee convened

    In accordance with Viaplay Group AB's ("Viaplay Group") Nomination Committee Instruction, the Chair of the Viaplay Group Board of Directors has convened a Nomination Committee to prepare proposals for the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee comprises Audrey Richard, appointed by Groupe Canal+ SA; Brendan Donahue, appointed by PPF Cyprus Management Limited; Filippa Gerstädt, appointed by Nordea Fonder; and Simon Duffy, Chair of the Viaplay Group Board of Directors. The members of the Nomination Committee will appoint a Committee Chair at their first meeting. Please

    Viaplay Premier Sunday returns bigger than ever

    With 20 shows for the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Schmeichel, Ljungberg and Stam return for expanded Viaplay Premier Sunday studios on Viaplay's platforms. The show will continue to be hosted by Jules Breach and will be airing across all Viaplay’s five markets. · Viaplay Premier Sunday grows from 10 to 20 live shows for the 2025/2026 season · Hosted by UK presenter Jules Breach, with Premier League legends Peter Schmeichel, Freddie Ljungberg and Jaap Stam · First show of the season kicks off pitchside at Manchester United v Arsenal on August 17 · Available to Viaplay

    Viaplay Group receives approval from noteholders in the written procedures

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay Group”) announces that it today has received approval from the holders of its outstanding medium term notes maturing in 2028 with ISIN SE0011426220, SE0012676138 and SE0013104957 (the “Notes”) in the written procedures initiated on 17 July 2025. In accordance with the notices of written procedure (the “Notices”) and a press release issued by Viaplay Group on 17 July 2025, CSC (Sweden) AB (the “Agent”), acting on Viaplay Group’s instruction, gave notices of written procedure under each of the Notes (the “Written Procedures”) for the purpose of requesting

    Viaplay Group initiates written procedures under its outstanding medium term notes issued under its MTN programme

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay”) has today initiated written procedures among the holders of its outstanding medium term notes maturing in 2028 with ISIN SE0011426220, SE0012676138 and SE0013104957 (the “Notes”) issued under its MTN programme. Reference is made to the press release published by Viaplay on 17 July 2025 pursuant to which Viaplay announced that it, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement to acquire Telenor Communication II AS’s 50 percent stake in Allente Group, a leading provider of televisions services delivered via satellite (DTH) and

    Viaplay and TV 2 Norway Collaborate to Make Selected Football Rights More Accessible

    Viaplay and TV 2 have entered a new partnership in Norway to increase accessibility to a broad range of football broadcasting rights. Throughout the autumn and winter, several football rights held by both companies will be made available on both Viaplay and TV 2 Play. The agreement covers matches from LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Toppserien, international fixtures, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. In total, more than 3,000 football matches per year will be made more widely accessible to a broader audience across Norway. “For us as a

    Viaplay Group’s Q2 2025 interim report April-July

    Viaplay Group’s transformation continues in Q2 with focus on value over volume, announces the acquisition of Telenor’s 50 percent share in Allente Group and revises its financial targets  Second quarter financial highlights >         Total reported Group net sales of SEK 4,313m (4,485) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK 84m (-70). >         Reported sales for Core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Viaplay Select) of SEK 4,160m (4,292), with organic sales growth of -0,1%. Operating income before ACI and

    Viaplay Group acquires the remaining 50 percent stake in Allente Group – assumes full ownership, revises its long-term guidance and its 2025 guidance, reduces outstanding credit commitments

    Viaplay Group acquires the remaining 50 percent stake in Allente Group – assumes full ownership, revises its long-term guidance and its 2025 guidance, reduces outstanding credit commitments and announces intention to initiate written procedures Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay” and “Viaplay Group”) has today, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement with Telenor Communication II AS (“Telenor”) to acquire Telenor’s 50 percent stake in Allente Group (“Allente”), a leading provider of televisions services delivered via satellite (DTH) and broadband, for a cash

    Viaplay Group Unveils Groundbreaking Football Documentary Series ‘Sport vs Money with Simon Jordan’

    Viaplay today announces ‘Sport vs Money with Simon Jordan’, a revealing four-part documentary series that tackles one of the most urgent questions in global sport: how money is reshaping the game of football. Hosted by former Premier League club owner and award-winning broadcaster Simon Jordan, the series will premiere on August 12th, 2025, on the Viaplay streaming service across the Nordics and the Netherlands. Viaplay Content Distribution handles international sales. ‘Sport vs Money’ tells the inside story of the collision between football and business. Across four episodes, Jordan -

    Invitation to presentation of Q2 2025 financial results

    Viaplay Group will publish its Q2 2025 financial results at 07:30 local time, on Thursday 17 July. A conference call, including a question-and-answer session, will be held at 09:00 local time on Thursday 17 July with presentations by Jørgen Madsen Lindemann (President and CEO) and Johan Johansson (CFO and Co-CEO Sweden). Online To listen to the conference call online, please use the following link, where questions can also be posted: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/4hsjgxnc 

    Viaplay Select launches on prima+ in Czech Republic

    · Prima Group secures exclusive long-term partnership for Viaplay Select. · Czech Republic’s leading broadcaster strengthens its prima+ subscription VOD offering, becoming the home of award-winning, critically acclaimed Nordic and European storytelling. Viaplay Group and Czech media leader Prima Group have entered a long-term partnership to bring Viaplay Select to the Czech Republic via the popular and fast- growing streaming platform prima+. Launching July 1st, prima+ will feature the Viaplay Select content offering, a Viaplay curated selection of the most compelling series, films

    Acquisitions of own class B shares in Viaplay

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay”) has, during the period 19–22 May 2025, acquired a total of 14,834,462 own class B shares within the scope of the repurchase programme introduced by the Board of Directors with the purpose of securing the delivery of class B shares to the participants of the company’s long term incentive programme resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2025. The repurchase program is thereby completed and closed. The repurchase programme, which Viaplay announced on 13 May 2025, is being implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”

    Acquisitions of own class B shares in Viaplay

    Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay”) has, during the period 14–16 May 2025, acquired a total of 16,500,000 own class B shares within the scope of the repurchase programme introduced by the Board of Directors with the purpose of securing the delivery of class B shares to the participants of the company’s long term incentive programme resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2025. The repurchase programme, which Viaplay announced on 13 May 2025, is being implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation No 2016/1052.

    Viaplay Group’s Board of Directors has resolved on acquisition of own class B shares

    Today on 13 May 2025, the Board of Directors of Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay”) has, based on the authorisation from the Annual General Meeting 2025, resolved that the company shall acquire own class B shares to secure the delivery of class B shares to the participants of the company’s long term incentive programme 2025 resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting (“LTIP 2025”). The Annual General Meeting 2025, held on 13 May 2025, resolved upon LTIP 2025 in which the participants are awarded performance share awards. The performance share awards entitle the participants to receive

    Viaplay Group 2025 Annual General Meeting

    The AGM resolved to re-elect all current Board members – Simon Duffy, Andrea Gisle Joosen, Erik Forsberg, Katarina Bonde, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Anna Bäck, Didier Stoessel, and Annica Witschard – as Board members until the end of the next AGM. Furthermore, the AGM resolved to re-elect Simon Duffy as Chair of the Board. The AGM adopted the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet, along with the consolidated Income Statement and the consolidated Balance Sheet. Furthermore, the AGM resolved that Viaplay Group's unappropriated earnings shall be carried forward. The AGM resolved to

    Viaplay Group’s Q1 2025 interim report January-March

    The transformation remains focused on performance improvements, monetisation, value over volume, and cost control. 2025 targets reiterated.   First quarter financial highlights >         Total reported Group net sales of SEK 4,374m (4,757) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK -227m (-317). >         -5% organic sales growth for Core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Viaplay Select), with reported sales of SEK 4,194m (4,459) and operating income before ACI and IAC of SEK -222m (-270). >

    Viaplay Group and Elisa extend their multi-year partnership in Finland

    Continued collaboration ensures access to Viaplay’s full content portfolio for Elisa customers across Finland. Viaplay Group and Elisa, Finland’s leading telecom operator, have extended their long-term partnership through a new, multi-year distribution agreement. The renewed deal secures continued access for Elisa customers to Viaplay’s popular sports, films and series offerings via the Viaplay streaming service and Viaplay Group’s TV channels. The agreement marks the next step in a strong and evolving relationship. For many years, Viaplay Group and Elisa have worked closely to bring

    Invitation to presentation of Q1 2025 financial results

    Viaplay Group will publish its Q1 2025 financial results at 07:30 local time, on Thursday 24 April. A conference call, including a question-and-answer session, will be held at 09:00 local time on Thursday 24 April with presentations by Jørgen Madsen Lindemann (President and CEO) and Johan Johansson (CFO and Co-CEO Sweden). Online To listen to the conference call online, please use the following link, where questions can also be posted: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/pumjin28 

    Notice to the Annual General Meeting

    The shareholders of Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay Group”), reg. no. 559124-6847, are hereby given notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 10:00 CEST at Viaplay Group's Head Office, Ringvägen 52, SE-118 67 Stockholm, Sweden. Entry and registration for the Annual General Meeting will commence at 09:30 CEST on the same date. Shareholders may also exercise their voting rights at the Annual General Meeting by postal voting in accordance with the provisions of Viaplay Group's Articles of Association. NOTICE ETC. Shareholders who wish to exercise their

    Viaplay Group’s Nomination Committee presents proposals for Board of Directors

    Ahead of Viaplay Group AB (publ) (“Viaplay Group”) Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13 May, the Viaplay Group Nomination Committee has proposed the re-election of Andrea Gisle Joosen, Erik Forsberg, Katarina Bonde, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Anna Bäck, Didier Stoessel, and Annica Witschard as members of the Board of Directors, and the re-election of Simon Duffy as Chair of the Board of Directors. Andrea Gisle Joosen is a member of the Board of Directors of evoke Holdings (publ), Stadium, Logent, and Zühlke Group. She is currently Chair of the Nomination Committee of Swedish Commerce.

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