Canal+ has extended the deadline for its acquisition of South Africa’s pay-TV broadcaster MultiChoice by six months, pushing the deadline to October 8, 2025, from April 8 of the same year.
This extension allows more time for regulators to approve the deal, which is seen as a critical part of Canal+’s growth strategy in Africa, particularly in English-speaking regions, following its split from Vivendi in December.
However, the deal has faced challenges, with Canal+ shares falling by 40 percent since its debut on the London stock market in mid-December.