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A French media company majority-owned by Vivendi, focusing on television and streaming services.
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Canal+ gets green light for R55 billion MultiChoice merger
Bendada.com - May 21, 2025
Canal+ cleared a regulatory hurdle for its R55 billion bid to acquire MultiChoice Group. The Competition Commission recommended conditional approval for the acquisition.

Regulators approve Canal+โs acquisition of MultiChoice with strict conditions
Techpoint Africa - May 21, 2025
The Competition Commission recommended the approval of Canal+'s R55 billion acquisition of MultiChoice. The approval is subject to commitments regarding employment and local content investment.

Canal+ extends MultiChoice acquisition deadline amid regulatory challenges
Techpoint Africa - Mar 04, 2025
Canal+ has announced a six-month extension for the acquisition of MultiChoice, moving the deadline to October 8, 2025. The delay is attributed to South Africa's Electronic Communications Act, which restricts foreign ownership in broadcasting licenses.
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