French TV channel Canal+ Group has officially expressed its intent to acquire all shares of South Africa's MultiChoice for an impressive $1.69 billion. Canal+, a significant shareholder with a 31.67 percent stake, aims to offer 105 rand in cash per share, signaling a remarkable 40 percent premium to MultiChoice's Wednesday closing share price.
This non-binding and indicative offer, totaling 31.7 billion rand, sets the stage for a potential transformation in Africa's media landscape. Canal+ outlines its commitment to MultiChoice's growth, emphasizing the need for an enhanced strategy, increased scale, and fortified local and global expertise.
Maxime Saada, Chairman and CEO of Canal Plus, stated, "Our potential offer, if successful, would be an important next step for MultiChoice to realize its full potential." MultiChoice, operating across 50 sub-Saharan African countries, awaits further developments, with Canal+ expected to submit a letter of firm intention post the completion of due diligence.
As this strategic acquisition unfolds, it opens avenues for significant shifts in the dynamics of the global media industry. Stay tuned for updates on this ambitious proposal that could reshape the narrative for both Canal+ and MultiChoice
