Xilam Animation — M&A Activity 2019

Jan 14, 2019

Press Release

Paris, January 14, 2019

Xilam Animation (ISIN: FR0004034072, Symbol: XIL) is aware that articles have circulated in the press affirming that it is interested in acquiring the assets of Lagardère Group's children's television channels. Like any market player, the company gives due consideration to all strategic opportunities that may present themselves.

The company does not usually comment on market rumors.

About Xilam

Xilam is one of Europe's leading animation companies, producing and distributing original children's and family entertainment content across TV, film and digital media platforms. Founded in 1995 by Marc du Pontavice, the award-winning Paris-based company owns a catalogue of more than 2,000 animated series episodes and 3 feature films, including such household brands such as Oggy & the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, The Daltons, Rolling with the Ronks! and its first preschool property, Paprika. Broadcast in over 190 countries on all the major global children's TV networks, these series are also breaking records on all the major digital platforms, including YouTube with over 300 million views per month, ranking Xilam among the top global content providers in the realm of animation. Xilam employs over 400 people, including 300 artists, who work in its four studios, located in Paris, Lyon, Angouleme and Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville in Vietnam. Xilam is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, Compartment B – Eligible investment for French Deferred Settlement Service (SRD long) and Equity Savings Plans (PEA)

Contacts

Marc du Pontavice CEO Tel: +33 (0) 1 40 18 72 00