Which businesses were included in Silvio Berlusconi’s Fininvest holding company?

Silvio Berlusconi consolidated his vast business empire under the Fininvest holding company, which eventually controlled more than 150 businesses.1

The conglomerate included a diverse range of sectors, most notably:

• Media and Television: This included the cable television firm Telemilano, established in 1974, and Canale 5, which was Italy’s first commercial television network.1
• Publishing: The company held various publishing interests.1
• Retail and Entertainment: Fininvest acquired department stores and movie theatres.1
• Sports: The portfolio included the professional football club AC Milan.1

By the end of the 1980s, stations created by Berlusconi dominated the Italian airwaves, marking a significant shift in the national media landscape.1