ACQUISITION OF 70% OF SPI INTERNATIONAL
CANAL+ Group completes the acquisition of 70% of global media group SPI INTERNATIONAL
CANAL+ Group and SPI INTERNATIONAL are pleased to report that the integration of SPI INTERNATIONAL within CANAL+ Group has now been completed, following the approvals of all competent authorities in all European jurisdictions concerned.
SPI INTERNATIONAL, a global media company who has significant presence in Europe with extensive experience in content distribution and worldwide broadcasting, will bring to CANAL+ Group great opportunities to strengthen Pay TV offers in all European markets and develop new ranges of services for the benefit of customers worldwide.
CANAL+ Group is pleased that SPI INTERNATIONAL will continue their worldwide expansion while developing their operations in a way that benefits the entire Group.
ABOUT CANAL+ GROUP
CANAL+ Group is a leading media company and pay-TV operator. CANAL+ Group has a wide international footprint with a presence in Europe, Africa and Asia. CANAL+ Group totals 23.7 million subscribers worldwide, including 9 million in mainland France. With STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+ Group is also a European leader in the production, acquisition and distribution of feature films and TV series. It is also a leading player in free-to-air television with a pole of several channels, as well as an ads sales agency. CANAL+ Group is wholly-owned by worldwide integrated content, media and communication group, Vivendi.
ABOUT SPI
SPI INTERNATIONAL is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. The company operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group owns a suite of legacy brands that have become household names such as FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska, Stopklatka, Dizi along with different thematic channels and streaming services, including FilmBox+. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content. For over 25 years, SPI INTERNATIONAL has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international markets. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
CONTACTS CANAL+ GROUP
Elvire Charbonnel – CANAL+ Group – Direction de la Communication : elvire.charbonnel@canal-plus.com
Hala Saab – CANAL+ International – VP Communication : hala.saab@canal-plus.com
CONTACTS SPI INTERNATIONAL
