Canal+ has been given an extra 25 days to make a mandatory offer to shareholders of MultiChoice Group.
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TechCentral has a look at what Canal+ must do now to comply with takeover regulations in its pursuit of MultiChoice.
Groupe Canal+’s approach to MultiChoice Group about a potential acquisition has taken a dramatic turn.
On a risk-adjusted basis, there are more compelling stocks to buy in the relatively cheap South African market.
The Takeover Regulation Panel is investigating after MultiChoice ended potential buyout talks with its largest shareholder.
In rejecting Groupe Canal+’s bid, MultiChoice Group made a rather interesting remark to investors on Monday.
MultiChoice Group’s board has rejected a bid by France’s Groupe Canal+ to buy out the JSE-listed broadcaster.
The French broadcaster has claimed it can work around local ownership rules. Experts don’t necessarily agree.
A deal will be exceptionally difficult – if not impossible – to get over the line. So, why is Canal+ pursuing control of MultiChoice?
Canal+, the company with French roots and global reach, has a similar history to South Africa’s MultiChoice Group.