London Stock Exchange welcomes CANAL+ to the Main Market

CANAL+, the global media and entertainment company, celebrates its Admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Starting as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ has evolved into a global media and entertainment powerhouse and a brand recognised worldwide. The group’s journey is underpinned by a deliberate strategy to expand internationally, invest in content and technology, and consistently innovate to provide customers with an industry leading entertainment experience.

The team celebrating on the balcony at LSEG during the welcome ceremony.

CANAL+ Market Open Ceremony

Relive the moment! CANAL+ makes their debut on the London Stock Exchange.

[Music playing in the background. Video captures from the event] [Market Open][COPY] Welcome to the London Stock Exchange.Can you feel it or the buzz ofenergy just before the market opens?Feels like the whole city is waiting.We love this moment.For most people, when they think of this place,they think of share prices.All those green and red numbers scrolling around the building.But behind those numbers,there are other deeper values that are just as important.The value of delivery, from media to medicines,from technology to tea.Capital markets help finance the products and services thatwe use every day.The value of innovation, from vaccines to batteries,breakthroughs don't come cheap.We connect great ideas to capital,helping to build a better future for everybody.And values like trust, for three hundred years,trust has been at the heart of every transaction in this city.It still is. Hence, our motto, our word is our bond.Today and every day, these are the values behind the numbers,and they're the reason that we're able to bring you moments like this.It's only seconds away now.Everyone is holding their breath.Let's not keep them waiting.It's time to hit the button and open London's market.[Video captures from the event][Canal+][The Original+][Presentation video with movie examples.]Hello, everyone.Welcome.I am currently in Peru for the promotion of my new StudioCanalmovie, and I have fantastic news to share with you.Something very special is happening.Canal Blues is going public.Now let's see why it's absolutely amazing.For four decades,Canal plus has been at the forefront of media innovation,entertaining, educating,and inspiring audiences around the world across television,cinema, sports, live entertainment,short form video, and connectivity.Today, Canal plus Group is a media powerhouse with worldwideappeal.The world is a fabulous playground.The ultimate all in one entertainment hub.I've never seen anything likethis.Ladies and gentlemen, quiet up and listen down.Our strategy is clear, to provide the best content andmake it accessible to everyone, everywhere, at any time.Ihave to be a queen with real power.Operating across the entire audio visual valuechain.Yay.With a unique partnership strategy,we've achieved what no one else has,becoming a leading super aggregator.Buster.Through our industry leading Canal plus platform,users can enjoy any program live or on demand without switching apps.This first of its kind content integration significantlyenhances engagement and reduces churn.Stay focused.How do I get involved?Canal plus is driving expansion in high growth markets with afocus onAfrica andAsia.I had a perfectI've moved to this.And in more mature markets,we benefit from unprecedented video consumption from audiences.Just know you're good. Good.We also capitalize on strong production capabilities,thanks to StudioCanal,our top in house film and television studio.We love to make great stories.Nothing is impossible.What is it?I don't know. Hello, mister Spain?Bridget Jones, already a legend.Hello.Beyond our success,we are committed to running our business eco responsibly.Active.We dedicate time and space on our channels and platforms tohighlight the work of remarkable individuals making apositive impact on society.Impressive. Gosh.Thanks to disciplined merger and acquisition execution and low debt,we continue to expand our global footprint and strengthen our portfolio.And increasing our ownership offers a key opportunity todrive further growth in dynamic markets.Great job. Oh, Roccat just said great job. Oh.Canal plus is a true cornerstone of the mediaindustry and a rock solid company.With the growth oriented business model and strongfinancial fundamentals,Canal plus is poised for long term value creation.So Canal plus is going public,and it is not the end of the story.It is just the very beginning.[Canal+][Video captures from the event]Good morning everybody.And welcome to the newest Canal plus studio,otherwise known as the London Stock Exchange.I am delighted to welcome everybody here.My name is Julia Hoggett. I'm the CEO of the Exchange.And I have to say this is the one morning when we reallydidn't have to make a difficult choice as to what color tickertape we needed to have.Now I don't need to make any long remarks.My job is to hand over,to the newest CEO of a listed company in London, Maxim Saleh,who is the chairman and CEO of the Kannapolis Group.Maxim, over to you.[Maxime Saada - CEO, CANAL+]　Thank you.Thank you. Thank you, Julia.Thank you to you and your team for making us feel so welcomehere and for making the this thing process as smooth as possible.We I can't believe we're here. It's really exciting.Really happy to be here with the management team who Ireally want to thank because they made this possible.Thank you very much.And of course, to the nine thousand employees who work at Canel Plus todayand to the ones who have been working at Canel Plus for fortyyears because Canel Plus is almost today forty years old.This company almost died a few times,and it's incredible to be here today.Now it's present in fifty two countries around the world withtwenty twenty seven million subscribers,two thirds of them outside of France.And, of course, we are embarking on the biggest acquisition in our history withthe MultiChoice Group, which, as you know,is listed in Johannesburg.And we're so delighted to be here in London because of yourstrong international investor base,about your global reputation,and about the deep relationship you have with the JohannesburgStock Exchange. It made a lot of sense for us to be here.And, I know it's not going to be necessarily a path of roses,but, Kenneth Lopez is, you know,likes the ups and is always very good when the downs come around.So I can't wait for the next two,three years and the thrilling ride with the team here that I,again, want to thank.Thank you very much.Thank you, next team.Thank you, everybody.That concludes the ceremonial part on the balcony.We'll take some photos.I've seen an awful lot of selfies being taken already.There is many more to come, I'm sure.But congratulations to everybody who has made this event happen.I know that this has taken a very long time.But I think we should start with the phrase that Maxime has been using,for a long time and was actually reflected on the video.This is only the beginning.Thank you very much everyone.

THE ORIGINAL +

Since 2016, CANAL+ has almost tripled its international subscriber base, with nearly two-thirds of its 26.8 million subscribers now outside France and over 400 million monthly active users worldwide on its OTT and video streaming platforms.

Today, CANAL+ operates across 52 countries. High-growth markets such as Africa and Asia have been key drivers of its expansion, while CANAL+ has innovated to stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences in its European markets like France and Poland.

Its approach has redefined the viewer experience by aggregating high quality content acquired or produced in-house for its premium services, together with leading streaming services, third party and free-to-air channels in a seamless consumer experience through its leading OTT platform. This approach has cemented CANAL+ as a central player in the global media ecosystem.

CANAL+ is growing organically, benefiting from structurally supportive market dynamics. In addition, the group has made three significant investments to continue its international expansion beyond its existing geographies. Today CANAL+ is the leading shareholder in MultiChoice Group, the leading pay-TV company in English and Portuguese speaking Africa. CANAL+ is currently undertaking a mandatory offer for MultiChoice Group, creating a champion for Africa on the global stage. The group is also the leading shareholder in Viaplay, Scandinavia’s leading pay-TV and has a significant equity stake in Viu, which has consistently ranked among the top 3 OTT platforms in Southeast Asia.

The group’s proprietary content offering, driven by its in-house studio, STUDIOCANAL, has further solidified its position as a leading media player. STUDIOCANAL boasts one of the world’s largest movie libraries, encompassing over 9,400 titles including leading franchises such as Paddington, and global box office hits such as Rambo, Terminator II and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Including the output and commissioning from its pay-tv channels, the group produces around 200 films, 80 TV series, and more than 5,000 hours of unscripted content annually, serving both CANAL+ channels and third-party partners.

“From our roots in France, CANAL+ has become one of the world’s leading integrated media companies. Thanks to the unique talent of our teams, we offer the best entertainment content to our 26.8 million subscribers across Europe, Africa, and Asia. As a truly international company, we are proud to be listing on the London Stock Exchange.”

“Since our inception, we have continuously innovated. Where others have seen disruption, we have seen opportunity. Today, CANAL+ thrives not only as a ‘traditional’ Pay-TV operator but also as a leading premium publisher and a super aggregator of third-party content offering a unique entertainment experience across all broadcasting and streaming devices.”

“As we join the London Stock Exchange, we are excited to continue to deliver on our ambition to provide the best entertainment and value proposition to subscribers globally. With a growing presence in high-growth markets and transformational potential acquisitions like MultiChoice in Africa. I am proud to lead CANAL+ into its next chapter and would like to thank each and every member of our team who has made today possible.”

Maxime Saada
CEO of CANAL+

CANAL+’s Ordinary Shares were admitted to trading at 08.00 GMT on 16 December 2024, under the ticker (CAN.L)

[Music playing in the background.]Hello, everyone.Welcome.I am currently in Peru for the promotion of my new StudioCanalmovie, and I have fantastic news to share with you.Something very special is happening.Canal plus is going public.Now let's see why it's absolutelyamazing.For four decades,Canal plus has been at the forefront of media innovation,entertaining, educating,and inspiring audiences around the world across television,cinema, sports, live entertainment,short form video, and connectivity.Today, Canal plus Group is a media powerhouse with worldwide appeal.The world is a fabulous playground.The ultimate all in one entertainment hub.I've never seen anything like this.Ladies and gentlemen, quiet up and listen down.Our strategy is clear, to provide the best content andmake it accessible to everyone, everywhere, at any time.I have to be a queen with real power.Operating across the entire audiovisual value chain.Yay.With a unique partnership strategy,we've achieved what no one else has,becoming a leading super aggregator.Let's go.Through Let's go.Through our industry leading Canal plus platform,users can enjoy any program live or on demand without switching apps.This first of its kind content integration significantlyenhances engagement and reduces churn.Stay focused.How do I get involved?Canal plus is driving expansion in high growth markets with afocus on Africa and Asia.I look perfect.And in more mature markets,we benefit from unprecedented video consumption from audiences.Just know you're good.We also capitalize on strong production capabilities thanksto StudioCanal, our top in house film andtelevision studio.We love to make great stories.Nothing is impossible.Where is it?I don't know. Hello, mister Spain.Bridget Jones, already a legend.Hello.Beyond our success,we are committed to running our business eco responsibly.Active.We dedicate time and space on our channels and platforms tohighlight the work of remarkable individuals making apositive impact on society.Impressive. Gosh.Thanks to disciplined murder and acquisition execution and low debt,we continue to expand our global footprint and strengthen our portfolio.And increasing our ownership offers a key opportunity todrive further growth in dynamic markets.Right jump. Oh. Rockhead just said great job. Oh.Canal plus is a true cornerstone of the mediaindustry and a rock solid company.With a growth oriented business model and strong financialfundamentals, Canal plus is poised for longterm value creation.So Canal plus is going public.And it is not the end of the story.It is just the very beginning.[Music playing in the background.][Canal+]

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