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About RCS Mediagroup

RCS MediaGroup is a leading Italian media and publishing group listed on Borsa Italiana (FTSE MIB), with its core footprint in Italy and a substantial second market in Spain. The company traces its roots to the early twentieth century, when Angelo Rizzoli founded a small printing business in Milan. It later became a joint-stock company in 1929, and the modern RCS MediaGroup structure emerged through a series of industry consolidations, with the current name adopted in 2003. Its registered office is in Milan, at via Angelo Rizzoli 8. Operationally, RCS MediaGroup spans the full media value chain: daily newspapers, magazines, digital products, advertising sales, television, new media, books, distribution, and sporting and cultural event management. Its flagship brands include Corriere della Sera and La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy, and El Mundo, Marca, and Expansión in Spain through Unidad Editorial. These titles provide the group with strong market positions in news, sports, and business publishing, supported by powerful brand equity, broad readership, and a meaningful digital audience. In investor terms, RCS is not merely a print publisher; it is a diversified content and media platform with monetization across subscriptions, advertising, and event-led revenues. The group also benefits from a portfolio of iconic sports assets, including the Giro d’Italia, which reinforces its editorial relevance, sponsorship appeal, and broader commercial ecosystem. That event capability is strategically important because it allows RCS to extend beyond traditional publishing into premium live experiences and brand activations, improving revenue diversification. Geographically, the business is concentrated in Italy and Spain, while also reaching international audiences through digital channels and selected magazine and brand extensions. Management consistently highlights leadership in daily newspapers in both countries and a strong digital push. Recent disclosures indicate that digital subscriptions and users remain a key growth engine. In 2025, consolidated revenue reached EUR 787.7 million, with digital revenue representing 28% of the total, while the group maintained a positive net financial position. In March 2026, RCS reported an active digital customer base above 1.3 million subscriptions, underscoring the progress of its subscription-led transformation. Recent milestones include the approval and publication of 2025 full-year results, as well as the 2026 shareholders’ meeting that proposed a dividend. For international investors, RCS MediaGroup represents a cyclical but relatively resilient media asset: it combines market-leading brands, strong digital monetization, and event exposure, all within the context of the Italian listed market and the broader European media landscape.