Sustainable Partnership: Your Family Entertainment AG acquires perpetual rights to “Ferdy, the Ant” – The Children’s Classic Returns to Fix&Foxi and RiC channels in German television

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Sustainable Partnership: Your Family Entertainment AG acquires perpetual rights to “Ferdy, the Ant” – The Children’s Classic Returns to Fix&Foxi and RiC channels in German television

Munich, December 5th 2024 - Entertainment Cartoon Production & Licensing AG and Your Family Entertainment AG strengthen their collaboration.

The iconic animated series "Ferdy the Ant," based on the children's book series by Czech author Ondrej Sekora, is a milestone in animation history.

"We are delighted that Your Family Entertainment AG, our partner in the global licensing of TV series rights for 'Ferdy,' will broadcast it across their network. Particularly on 'Fix&Foxi' and 'RiC,' channels specializing in series adaptations of literary works, 'Ferdy' finds a perfect home. These channels provide children with classical stories presented at a child-friendly pace and with engaging visuals," said Hilmar Wienold, CEO of Entertaining Cartoon Production & Licensing AG (ECPL), owner of the series' television rights.

Christin Schedlbauer, consultant to ECPL, added: "Your Family Entertainment AG stands for child-friendly, value-oriented entertainment. The expansion of our collaboration for this European children's classic 'Ferdy' is a perfect fit." Klaus Forch, authorized officer of Your Family Entertainment AG, noted: "Children are often overwhelmed by digital 'fast food.' The demand for quality entertainment with age-appropriate pacing, visuals, and value communication is increasingly important for parents. We are proud that ECPL trusts us to provide 'Ferdy' with a long-term, suitable environment through our distribution and channels."

About Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE):
Based in Munich, Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE) (WKN: A161N1, ISIN: DE000A161N14, ticker: RTV) is a leading producer and distributor of premium children’s and family programming. YFE manages one of Europe’s largest independent content libraries. Each piece is carefully curated to be educational, entertaining, and free of violence. The company also operates the globally recognized Pay-TV channel "Fix&Foxi TV," the free-to-air channel "RiC TV," as well as numerous mobile and digital platforms. In December 2021, YFE entered a strategic alliance with Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON) as a key shareholder to advance a global "Content with a Purpose" strategy.

Media Contact – Your Family Entertainment AG:
Laurence Robinet
Tuerkenstrasse 87
80799 Munich
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 89 99 72 71-0

Email: laurence.robinet@yfe.tv
Web: www.yfe.tv