Canal+ Group

Canal+ Group

https://www.canalplus.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/canal-/

Canal+ Group, also known as Groupe Canal+, is a publicly owned corporation headquartered in France. Founded in 1983, the company employs approximately 8,670 individuals and reported $7.9B in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a global mass media and subscription television corporation specializing in broadcast media production and distribution, the enterprise, based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, operates an international entertainment network. Originally established as France's first private, encrypted pay-television channel, it has since spun off from long-time parent conglomerate Vivendi to launch as an independent publicly traded entity listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. The company's network spans Europe, Africa, and Asia, offering premium linear channels and a multi-territory digital subscription streaming ecosystem via the Canal+ App. Canal+ Group also maintains a global content production and distribution pipeline driven by its wholly owned studio subsidiary, STUDIOCANAL. Following its multi-billion-euro acquisition of African pay-TV giant MultiChoice Group, the corporation functions as an aggregator of premium international sports, cinematic properties, and localized content, servicing over 40 million subscribers across more than 70 countries.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1983

Headcount

10,151

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On August 20, 2026, MultiChoice Nigeria CEO Kemi Omotosho clarified that the company's pricing, content strategy, and channel packaging for DStv and GOtv are decided locally, rather than in France, following its acquisition by French media group CANAL+ in September 2025. This follows Omotosho's statement on August 18, confirming that MultiChoice Nigeria's content and distribution decisions remain locally driven, with a focus on Nigerian consumers and partners, while CANAL+ ownership grants access to international expertise and technology. Previously, on August 17, Polish operator Netia added new Canal Plus packages, including Canal Plus Series and Films (PLN 30 monthly) and the Canal Plus Ultra plan (PLN 80 monthly), to its pay-TV lineup. Earlier, on August 16, Omotosho discussed MultiChoice Nigeria's three decades in the country, its economic and creative-industry footprint, and plans to expand reach through television, streaming, and technology.

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Aug

23rd

2026

00:51

Management Changes, Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Management Changes, Investments

We are deeply Nigerian, with the strength of a global Group — MultiChoice CEO

Kemi Omotosho MultiChoice Nigeria CEO, Kemi Omotosho, in this interview, speaks on the company’s ownership structure, local decision- making, investment in Nigerian talent and content, the fight against piracy and the future of competition in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Aug

20th

2026

11:42

Pricing Updates

MultiChoice CEO Sends Strong Message to DStv, GOtv Subscribers After CANAL+ Acquisition

MultiChoice Nigeria CEO Kemi Omotosho clarified how the company operates under its new CANAL+ ownership structure Omotosho said pricing, content strategy, and channel packaging for DStv and GOtv are decided locally, not in France MultiChoice became part of CANAL+, a French media group with operations across 70 countries, in September 2025 PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.

Aug

18th

2026

06:20

MultiChoice Nigeria says local team retains control of operations under CANAL+

Key Points MultiChoice Nigeria says its pricing, content and distribution decisions remain locally driven. CEO Kemi Omotosho says the company continues to operate with a focus on Nigerian consumers and partners. She says CANAL+ ownership gives the business access to international expertise and technology.

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Aug

18th

2026

06:09

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Server-side ad Insertion for broadcasters: take control at the source

In 2026, connected TV won the upfront for the first time. US CTV upfront commitments reached $17.73bn, edging past primetime linear’s $16.98bn, according to eMarketer. The audience and the money have moved. Yet most broadcasters still run ad insertion far downstream, deciding which ad plays, where and for whom in the CDN, or on the viewer’s device.

Aug

17th

2026

07:42

New Offerings, New Offerings

Netia adds new Canal Plus packs as LaLiga coverage starts

Polish operator Netia confirmed it has added the new Canal Plus packages to its pay-TV lineup. The packages Canal Plus Series and Films (PLN 30 monthly), as well as the Canal Plus Ultra plan (PLN 80 monthly) are offered to customers directly through Netia.

Aug

16th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Nigeria: We Are Still Here, Investing and Excited About Nigeria's Future, Says CEO of Multichoice, Omotosho

MultiChoice Nigeria's first female Chief Executive Officer, Kemi Omotosho, in this interview with THISDAY reflects on more than three decades in the country, the company's economic and creative-industry footprint, changing consumer habits and its plans to reach more Nigerians through television, streaming and technology Belated congratulations on making history as the first female CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria.

Aug

16th

2026

01:50

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, New Offerings, B2B Tag, Management Changes, New Offerings

We are Still Here, Investing and Excited About Nigeria’s Future, Says CEO of Multichoice, Omotosho

MultiChoice Nigeria’s first female Chief Executive Officer, Kemi Omotosho, in this interview with THISDAY reflects on more than three decades in the country, the company’s economic and creative-industry footprint, changing consumer habits and its plans to reach more Nigerians through television, streaming and technology B elated congratulations on making history as the first female CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria.

Aug

16th

2026

00:41

DStv Premium Under Pressure: Seven Channels Gone as Showmax Shutdown and HBO Loss Reshape the Pay

Introduction: When “Premium” Starts to Feel Less Premium For decades, DStv Premium has been positioned as the flagship destination for viewers who want the best television has to offer across Africa. It was the package associated with blockbuster movies, international entertainment, major sporting events, exclusive series and the feeling that paying more meant missing less.

Aug

15th

2026

07:55

Events, Emerging Tech, Events and Conferences

MultiChoice Is Looking for High-Concept African Drama Series: “An Exciting Opportunity to Discover Bold New African Drama,” Says CANAL+

FAME Week Africa, the Cape Town-based creative industry market, has partnered with MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, to launch a new commissioning call for original African drama series. The Premium Drama Call for Projects, launching as part of FAME Week Africa, is open to producers across the continent with contemporary, high-concept drama series that can appeal to local audiences while travelling across African markets and internationally.

Aug

12th

2026

06:30

Canal+ strikes Africa deal for UEFA football

The deal covers UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Conference League games in more than 40 countries until 2031. The deal was struck with UC3, which manages the commercial rights for UEFA club competitions.

Aug

11th

2026

01:51

Legal Issues and Lawsuits, Regulations and Policies

Paris Court Kicks Off New Football Season with Multi

While site blocking efforts were a novelty in France a few years ago, they have since transformed into a streamlined annual ritual. Ahead of each new football season, broadcaster Canal+ goes to the Paris Judicial Court, requesting site blocking orders to stop pirate streaming sites and services.

Aug

10th

2026

11:07

Partnerships and Alliances, Partnerships

CANAL+ Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights to UEFA Men’s Club Competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa Until 2031

CANAL+ announces the acquisition of the exclusive rights, in all languages, to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Starting in mid-2027, the Group will exclusively bring the biggest matches from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League to its subscribers across more than 40 countries in the region until 2031.

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