CRA agreement with blue chip broadcaster AMC

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Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd

02 March 2023

 

2 March 2023

CORDIANT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

České Radiokomunikace (CRA) signs 5-year agreement with blue chip broadcaster AMC

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited (the "Company"), an operationally focused investor in the core digital infrastructure that enables modern communications and the internet, announces that portfolio company CRA has signed a 5-year agreement with blue chip pay TV broadcaster AMC Networks International (AMC) a global provider of well-known content such as AMC, Film+ and Sport1.

This agreement underscores the new ways in which broadcast is being used in modern digital networks to improve efficiency, increase access and support sustainability initiatives. The agreement, effective from 1 March 2023, allows AMC channels that were up to now only available on subscription or over-the-top services to be broadcast. This was enabled by CRA's recent upgrade to next-generation DVB-T2 technology, the kind of investment that is a hallmark of Cordiant's "buy, build & grow" investing philosophy.

Málnay Levente, Executive Vice-President and CEO of AMC Networks International said, "The Czech market is key for us in the Central European region and therefore securing wider distribution for our station to an increased number of households is a strategic step.  CRA has been a great partner in this effort of ours, who will make it possible for us to take the next step and open a new window in the sphere of lifestyle entertainment television."

Miloš Mastník, CEO of CRA said, "We are pleased to be adding a new channel to our digital terrestrial television broadcasting, 'Spektrum Home', which has until now been available only in pay-per-view distribution.  This shows the strength and quality of the Digital Terrestrial TV platform which is available to the greatest number of households in the Czech Republic and offers all channels to viewers free of charge."

About AMC TV Channels

Spektrum Home is a lifestyle and entertainment channel concentrating on providing a great selection of films, series, inspiring and relaxing factual programmes such as home improvement, interior design, architecture, property, travel and gardening. In addition to the most popular home related programmes coming from the biggest distributors like BBC, Fremantle or All3Media, the programme line-up is planned to be gradually expanded and new genres to be continuously added.

In addition to the households where it is already available, Spektrum Home would reach all of Czech households that receive television broadcast via DVB-T2, resulting in Spektrum Home being among the most widely distributed television channels in the Czech Republic.

In the channel portfolio of AMC, Central European sports fans can enjoy live and exclusive Formula One racing events and UEFA European Qualification package with exclusive Slovak National Team matches. Champions Hockey League, UEFA Europa and Conference League matches, Spanish Copa del Rey and EHF Handball Champions League are also aired on Sport1.

In addition to sport, AMC original titles like Fear the Walking Dead and popular films on Film+ are to entertain viewers. In the kids' portfolio, popular series like Baby Boss, My Little Pony and Masha and the Bear are aired on Minimax and JimJam.

About AMC Networks International

AMC Networks International is a global division of AMC Networks and the supplier of acclaimed entertainment programmes for subscribers in more than 130 countries.  AMC Networks International includes global brands and popular channels of local importance, and a diverse genre focus.  For more information, see www.amcnetworksinternational.com .

About CRA

CRA is a diversified digital infrastructure company, operating mobile towers, a broadcast network, data centres, a fibre network and Internet of Things networks serving utilities. The company has a history of offering superior customer service, increasingly through integrated solutions spanning the spectrum of digital infrastructure.

For further information, please visit www.cordiantdigitaltrust.com or contact:

Cordiant Capital, Inc. Investment Manager Stephen Foss, Managing Director	[phone]
Aztec Financial Services (Guernsey) Limited Company Secretary and Administrator Chris Copperwaite / Laura Dunning	[phone]
Celicourt Public Relations Advisor Philip Dennis/Felicity Winkles/Ali AlQahtani	[phone]

 

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