Articles about Canal

Canal+ says bonjour JSE

Media giant Canal+ is the first French company to list on the JSE, following its purchase of MultiChoice last year for $3 billion (R52.2 billion at the time).

Canal+ brings Africa ambitions to JSE

Backed by the Bolloré family, Canal+ begins trading on the JSE tomorrow as it targets growth across the continent.

MultiChoice finds ‘home’ for Showmax content

Showmax Originals and select titles will move to DStv Stream, where they will have a dedicated section within the app, says Canal+.

CompCom to investigate discontinuation of Showmax

The Competition Commission monitors compliance conditions related to Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice, including looking into the forthcoming shut down of Showmax.

Canal+ taps AI to create scenes once impossible to film

MultiChoice’s new owner deploys AI to generate previously impossible scenes and cut costs, as the industry debates AI’s role.

Canal+ plans nearly R2bn bet to fix MultiChoice

The cash is a reinvestment of the synergies Canal+ expects from combining the businesses, which together now serve 28 million subscribers.

MultiChoice boosts Canal+ in first results since deal

Canal+ reports its first financial results since acquiring MultiChoice, with the South African pay-TV operator boosting group revenue by R13 billion.

MultiChoice to discontinue Showmax

The substantial annual losses experienced by the Showmax business have proved unsustainable, says the video entertainment firm.

Canal+ expects billions in savings after MultiChoice deal

The French media giant believes increased scale will enable it to generate substantial savings, particularly across its cost base.

All set for MultiChoice delisting

The delisting of the video entertainment group will proceed upon commencement of trading on the JSE and A2X on 10 December.

MultiChoice to delist from JSE

Canal+ plans to acquire all remaining MultiChoice shares after more than 90% of shareholders accepted its offer, triggering a compulsory buyout.

Canal+ ups MultiChoice stake

The global media and entertainment group headquartered in France now owns 76.52% of MultiChoice.