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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 16, 2026Video StreamingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
MultiChoice acquires Showmax
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Showmax
131 Bram Fischer Ferndale Dr, Randburg
Acquirer
MultiChoice
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
MultiChoice agreed to acquire Showmax. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Video Streaming. Target headquarters context: 131 Bram Fischer Ferndale Dr, Randburg, South Africa.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-16. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
French group executives have described Showmax losses as a financial drain that was limiting MultiChoice investment in keeping its existing base and acquiring new customer s
Deal timeline
Announced
Mar 16, 2026 · businessday.co.za
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Video Streaming. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: businessday.co.za · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index