Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German media giant completed

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Axel Springer completed its £575 million acquisition of Telegraph Media Group after receiving all required regulatory approvals. The company said it will use the deal to accelerate the Telegraph’s digital transformation and expand its presence in the US market. The transaction ends a long battle over control of the Telegraph and follows the blocked RedBird IMI bid. Axel Springer also said it will use artificial intelligence to support growth across the business.

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