MBS, a German communications provider, has announced the acquisition of selected media service operations from satellite operator SES in Germany and the UK. These acquired operations have been rebranded as Full Season, an independent media services provider.
Full Season will offer a comprehensive suite of services, including playout, content management, IP distribution, VOD delivery, and OTT solutions. While financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition, effective July 1, 2025, represents a significant expansion for MBS, moving beyond its core infrastructure and satellite services into the broader media services market.
The acquisition includes 60 employees and offices at the existing SES location in Unterföhring near Munich. “We have an excellent team in Unterföhring with a dedicated focus on service delivery and a great understanding of the evolving needs of today’s customers,” said Christian Fleischhauer, Managing Director of MBS. “We aim to become the key player and a true service partner for playout, VOD and content management in the European market in the next years.”
Qi Zhang-Holste, also Managing Director at MBS, added: “This acquisition enhances the reliability and geographical redundancy of our service offerings. Our customers increasingly demand complete support and maximum reliability – this move enables us to meet and exceed those expectations.”
For SES, this transaction signifies a strategic refocusing on core satellite transmission services, including uplink, multiplexing, encryption, and encoding. “This transition ensures uninterrupted continuation of services,” SES stated, confirming the full transfer of staff and service obligations to Full Season.
Full Season, operating under the MBS Group, aims to be a full-service media partner, providing clients with intuitive tools, scalable OTT solutions, and a secure delivery network. MBS, formerly known as Media Broadcast Satellite, is a provider of critical communication infrastructure and services, employing over 190 people across Germany, France, and Poland.