Prof-Media

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About Company
ProfMedia is the largest diversified media holding in Russia.

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founded date

01.01.1997

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Company Type

For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

Founded in 1997, ProfMedia has become the major private investor in most sectors of the Russian media market, with consolidated revenue of $623MM in 2008. The company operates a nationwide chain of multiplexes under the brand Cinema Park, and owns a controlling stake in Central Partnership, Russia’s leading filmed content production and distribution company. ProfMedia's TV business is represented by national TV-network TV3, 2x2 TV animation channel, and musical TV-channels MTV Russia and VH1 Russia. The company also operates several FM-frequency radio stations in Moscow and St.-Petersburg, including its flagship Avtoradio station, as well as print media such as Afisha magazine publishing house. In addition, ProfMedia manages several internet properties, including Rambler.ru and Afisha.ru, and operates three television network brands: TV-3, Friday!, and 2x2, with all business functions handled by its subsidiary, PM Business Solutions.
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announced date

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Acquisitions
1
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Central Partnership acquired by Prof-Media

acquirer

Prof-Media
Prof-Media

date

01.11.2005

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Acquisition

Central Partnership

Central Partnership is a Russian film distribution and production company.

Sector

Media

Subsector

Entertainment

Location

Moscow, Russia

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Eugene Abov

Eugene Abov

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