Canal+ Begins Trading On Johannesburg Stock Exchange Fulfilling MultiChoice Acquisition Regulatory Commitment

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News Summary

  • Canal+ began trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Wednesday as a secondary listing.
  • The entry gives local investors access to the group’s stock with rand-denominated transactions, while its first listing remains at the London Stock Exchange.
  • Canal+ completed its $3.2B acquisition of Multichoice in October 2025, giving it access to more than 50 countries on the African continent as well as premium sports rights and a network of local content producers.
  • “We are proud to become the first French company ever to list in Johannesburg and the only global media and entertainment company listed on the exchange,” said Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada.

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