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The signing of this proposed transaction is subject to the information and consultation of employees' representative bodies, if applicable. Following this acquisition, CANAL+ would have the option to take full control of UGC from 2028, with the agreement of UGC's shareholders.

First‑half revenue slipped 3.3% to €3.09 billion while Adjusted EBITA fell 21.6% to €246 million; free cash flow soared to €370 million from €128 million a year earlier.

The ZAR125-per-share takeover offer was jointly announced by Canal+ SA (LSE: CAN) and MultiChoice Group on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Stock Exchange News Service, marking a key regulatory milestone ahead of the 8 October 2025 long-stop date.

To address the group's development plans and strengthen the synergies between the various CANAL+ regions, now operating in 52 countries, Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+, has chosen to extend the missions of the Management Board.

Financially, Canal+ delivered strong results, with revenue increasing by €226 million to €6.45 billion (a 3.6% rise from 2023). Subscriber growth was a key focus, with Canal+’s total customer base reaching 26.9 million in 2024. The successful integration of Dailymotion, GVA, and L’Olympia contributed positively to the company’s 2024 financial performance.