Boris Fuksman, a coowner of 1+1 Studio, told in his interview to Delo (Business) newspaper (delo.ua) that he and Oleksandr Rodnyansky will remain 1+1 shareholders at least for two years more. M-r Fuksman noticed that Ihor Kolomoisky hadn’t gain influence over 1+1 group of companies when he’d become its shareholder. M-r Fuksman also told about a new production studio which they intended to create on the Inter Media basis and disclosed an amount to be invested in the project – more than $100 million. According to m-r Fuksman, neither him nor m-r Rodnyansky do not plan to launch new TV channels in Ukraine when they are no more 1+1 owners.

“Studio 1+1” TV channel is the nationwide Ukrainian-language TV channel. In 2007 year, its audience aged 18 years and over amounted to 16.03%. The TV channel covers about 95% of the Ukrainian territory. It was launched in September 1995. In July 2004, “Studio 1+1” started broadcasting on a 24-hour basis. In July 2006, the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine extended the channel’s broadcasting license by 10 years. 90% of the company belongs to Central Media Enterprises Ltd. Oleksandr Rodnyansky and Borys Fuksman (Inter Media) own the other 10%. In the first half of 2007 year, the company’s net revenue was $40.78 million, its EBITDA was minus $1.8 million.