FremantleMedia Buys Majority Stake in Miso

LONDON: FremantleMedia has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in the Danish production company Miso Film.

FremantleMedia would have a 51-percent holding in the company with the opportunity to acquire the remaining shares in the future. The Scandinavian production company, founded in 2004, is focused on scripted series and films. Some of its hits include Dicte, which has a second season in production. It is also currently producing the epic war TV drama 1864. In films, Miso is responsible for the Danish thriller The Candidates and co-produced the Norwegian WWII resistance drama Max Manus.

Cecile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of FremantleMedia, commented: “This is an important milestone in building our prime-time scripted business and strengthening our position in the Scandinavian market. Jonas and Peter’s talent and strong track record in producing high-end drama, together with their current slate, makes Miso Film a perfect fit for FremantleMedia and complements our existing high end scripted business in the US, Germany and Australia.”

Jonas Allen and Peter Bose, Miso Film's founders, commented: "Partnering with FremantleMedia is an important step forward in Miso Film's growth strategy. We strongly believe that FremantleMedia will be a key driver in Miso Film's further expansion in the Scandinavian market and release the full potential of the company's productions internationally.”