Canal+ acquires MultiChoice

David Najork · Founding Software Engineer

Announced Jan 29, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deal value

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Target

MultiChoice

JSE: MCG.JO · 144 Bram Fischer Dr, Randburg

Acquirer

Canal+

Full Acquisition

Status

Completed

Canal+ agreed to acquire MultiChoice. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: Pay-TV. Target headquarters context: 144 Bram Fischer Dr, Randburg, South Africa.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-29. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Canal + forecasts $479 million in annual synergies by 2030 after $3 billion MultiChoice acquisition Segun Adeyemi 29 January 2026 12:30 PM French media group Canal + has outlined significant cost-saving expectations from its $3 billion acquisition of South African pay - TV operator MultiChoice , sending its shares to record highs on Thursday, January 29, 2026

Deal timeline

Announced

Jan 29, 2026 · africa.businessinsider.com

Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.

Sector context

This transaction is classified in Pay-TV. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: africa.businessinsider.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index