09.03.2017 – Axel Springer has successfully implemented its strategic and business priorities during the 2016 financial year and achieved the Group’s targets. With targeted investments in the organic growth of the digital business models and additional acquisitions, the Group has further expanded its position as Europe’s leading digital publisher. In this respect, the digital activities have further grown in importance: During the reporting year, they generated 67.4 percent of total revenues, 84.8 percent of advertising revenues and 72.5 percent of the Group’s total EBITDA. Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects, revenues from digital media increased by 10.7 percent.