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Canal+ in 2026: Right timing to catch the African rebound

17 March 2026
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In 2025, Canal+ delivered results in line with or better than guidance, but the (predictable) losses at Multichoice were bruising for the share price.

The Multichoice acquisition proved timely as African economic prospects improve.

Further opportunities for expansion lie ahead in French football distribution, the Nordic territories and in Southeast Asia.

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Canal+ to float in London: Growing international multilocal producer and aggregator

2 December 2024

Canal+ is listing in London amid earnings and revenue growth and having shown a capacity to partner with global streamers in its core markets.

Investment in local 'tentpole' content—films, series and sports—ensures Canal+’s appeal to consumers and attractiveness to aggregation partners.

Significant growth and synergy opportunities lie in the turnaround of MultiChoice (in Africa), Viaplay (in Scandinavia) and Viu (in South-East Asia).

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  • Canal+ to float in London: Growing international multilocal producer and aggregator

    2 December 2024

    Canal+ is listing in London amid earnings and revenue growth and having shown a capacity to partner with global streamers in its core markets.

    Investment in local 'tentpole' content—films, series and sports—ensures Canal+’s appeal to consumers and attractiveness to aggregation partners.

    Significant growth and synergy opportunities lie in the turnaround of MultiChoice (in Africa), Viaplay (in Scandinavia) and Viu (in South-East Asia).

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