RTL Group, Europe’s largest TV, radio and production company announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2005
Earnings and Revenue up after the Record Year 2004 and despite mixed market conditions
· Reported EBITA of EUR 758 million, up 7 per cent
· Group revenue of EUR 5,115 million, up 5 per cent
· Net result of EUR 537 million, up 47 per cent
· Net cash from operating activities of EUR 987 million resulting in an operating cash conversion of 120 per cent
· Proposed dividend of EUR 1.05 per share, up 11 per cent
· Strong audience and advertising shares maintained
· Mixed advertising market conditions in Europe continue

Share of Earnings better balanced
· Record EBITA at M6, RTL Nederland, Five, RTL Belgium, Antena 3 and FremantleMedia
· Significant increase in EBITA results and share of advertising market at Five
· The German RTL Family is back on track in terms of audience share, advertising revenue and operating results following a strong second half year performance
· Double digit growth in non-advertising revenue
· FremantleMedia’s positive results driven by successes in the US. Sets trend withTelenovelas
· All established profit centres EBITA positive