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Corporate Ownership

Who owns ARD?

Based on verified corporate hierarchy telemetry for 2026, ARD operates as a subsidiary of hr.

Parent Company & Controlling Organization

Corporate entities holding a majority stake, operating ownership, or direct subsidiary control.

HR

hr

Parent Company

Regional German public broadcaster across radio, TV and digital.

Institutional Investors & Major Shareholders

Significant asset management firms, investment funds, and equity stakeholders tracked via regulatory filings.

1 investors
ZD

ZDF

Institutional Investor

German public-service broadcaster with free TV, streaming and news platforms.

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