Canal+ takes control of Multichoice
September 22, 2025 11.30 Europe/London By Julian Clover


Canal+ has announced its mandatory take Takeover Offer for the shares in MultiChoice Group it does not already own has now become unconditional.

It follows the competition of all the necessary regulatory conditions.

With the French pay-TV operator now in effective control of Multichoice it will now start the integration process. Canal says this will create a global media and entertainment powerhouse, serving over 40 million subscribers across close to 70 countries.

The combined company will have a presence in both the French and English-speaking markets. While Canal naturally has a hold over French-speaking African nations, MultiChoice has a stronger presence in English-speaking countries, including South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.