Swiss company RINGIER has stated it is discussing the possibility of entering the capital of German publisher SPRINGER with the acquisition of a 40.3% stake of KIRCH. Furthermore, the time for making firm offers for acquisition of KIRCHMEDIA, whose value is estimated at between EUR 2 and 3 billion, has been extended until 12 September. Three consortia are in the running: TF1 allied to producer Haïm Saban, the consortium made up of COMMERZBANK and American studios COLUMBIA TRISTAR, and the...