In the four years since roaring to life, Leonine Studios has reshaped Germany’s film and television landscape, becoming a leading player in Europe’s biggest and most competitive market. The company…
has reshaped Germany’s film and television landscape, becoming a leading player in Europe’s biggest and most competitive market.Built by industry veteranwith financing from U.S. private equity group KKR, Leonine Studios is an entertainment conglomerate that has brought together some of Germany’s most successful production and distribution companies under one roof.
Wiedemann & Berg – one of the few German production companies with a proven track record in making internationally successful premium productions – was a key element. Berg and Wiedemann agreed to be part of the venture after discussing the project with Kogel. “I would very much like to see KKR as a long-term partner for Leonine because, to be very honest, for me personally, KKR is the best partner I’ve ever had, and I mean that from my heart because it’s very entrepreneurial.
Kogel notes that Leonine is expecting “a very strong 10% CAGR [compound annual growth rate] for the years 2020 to 2023 … for both total output and adjusted EBITA [earnings before interest, tax and amortization], which is supported by our well diversified product portfolio and the deep value chain.” While Leonine is seeking to expand in Europe — and in 2021 joined French sister company, likewise a KKR asset, in acquiring a majority stake in U.K. producer Drama Republic — current market conditions make acquisitions at the moment unlikely. The situation could change in six to 12 months, however, Kogel notes, adding that companies at the moment are still priced very high.
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