Canal+, backed by French billionaire, plans JSE listing after MultiChoice takeover
Canal+, led by billionaire Vincent Bolloré, plans JSE listing after taking full control of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group.
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Canal+, backed by French billionaire, revamps leadership, eyes Canal+ Africa launch
French media giant Canal+ finalizes $2.02 billion MultiChoice takeover, forming Canal+ Africa with 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries.
French billionaire’s firm Canal+ moves forward with $2.9 billion MultiChoice deal
The approval clears one of the last regulatory hurdles, allowing Canal+ to proceed with its mandatory offer to minority shareholders.
French billionaire’s firm Canal+ hit as Ghana orders MultiChoice shutdown over rates
The regulator has given the company 30 days, until Sept. 8, to respond or risk losing its broadcasting license.
French billionaire’s firm wins final approval in DStv owner MultiChoice takeover
Canal+, owned by French billionaire Vincent Bollore, has won final approval to fully acquire MultiChoice in a $2.9 billion media takeover.
French billionaire Pierre Castel’s beverage empire takes control of Guinness Ghana in $100 million deal
French billionaire Pierre Castel’s beverage empire takes control of Guinness Ghana in $100 million deal
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
French billionaire’s firm buys additional $47.63-million stake in DStv parent, MultiChoice
Vivendi, partly owned by Bollore Group, is using its subsidiary Canal+ to steadily increase its stake in MultiChoice.
French billionaire’s firm buys $30.6-million stake in DStv parent, MultiChoice
Vivendi, partly owned by Bollore Group, is using its subsidiary Canal+ to steadily increase its stake in MultiChoice, signaling its expanding ambitions in Africa’s entertainment market.
Media group with French billionaire ties buys stake in Senegalese production firm
Bollore-backed Canal+ has been actively expanding in Africa.
French billionaire’s firm boosts bid for DStv owner, pushing valuation above $2.9 billion
Following the announcement of the increased offer, MultiChoice shares surged by 52 percent since the original bid on Feb. 1, with an additional 4.1-percent increase on Tuesday.
French billionaire Vincent Bollore’s firm makes $2.5-billion bid for DStv owner
Bollore, whose wealth stems from his interests in Bollore Group, has witnessed a notable increase in his net worth, amounting to $99.1 million thus far in the year.
French billionaire Vincent Bollore’s group completes sale of African logistics arm to MSC
Bollore derives most of his wealth from his interest in Bollore Group.