THE TF1 GROUP AND THE CANAL+ GROUP SIGN A NEW GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THE TF1 GROUP AND THE CANAL+ GROUP SIGN A NEW GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Boulogne, November 14th 2018
THE TF1 GROUP AND THE CANAL+ GROUP SIGN A NEW GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This new agreement allows the CANAL+ Group to integrate all the channels of the TF1 Group as well as the non-linear services associated into its offers.
It strengthens the partnership between the two groups by proposing enhanced services on all screens for CANAL subscribers.
This agreement allows subscribers to benefit from innovative functionalities around TF1 Group programs:
- extended catch-up windows for programs on MYTF1,
- programs premiered ahead of TV broadcast,
- new functionalities associated with TF1 Group content,
- the broadcasting in 4K UHD quality of first-class event programs.
All these programs and news functionalities will soon be available on CANAL set-top boxes and for the first time via myCANAL.
The agreement is accompanied by a new expanded partnership between TF1 and Dailymotion.
About the TF1 Group
The TF1 Group is the leading private-sector television broadcaster in France, with five free-to-air channels (TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and LCI) and four pay-TV theme channels (TV Breizh, Histoire, Ushuaïa and Serieclub, the last of which is 50% owned). The Group is adding a highly effective digital dimension to its channels on MYTF1, and video-on-demand offers via MYTF1VOD and TFOU MAX.
The TF1 Group is also present in the production and distribution of content, mainly via Newen, through which we are aiming to accelerate international expansion of our production and distribution activities.
The TF1 Group has extended its digital footprint with the acquisitions of the aufeminin group (April 2018), Neweb (July 2018) and Doctissimo (October 2018).
Finally, the TF1 Group has created a large range of businesses in key entertainment and leisure fields, with TF1 Entertainment (board games, music and live show production, licences and publishing); the film industry with TF1 Films Production and TF1 Studio; and home shopping with Téléshopping.
The TF1 Group currently has operations in 10 countries and employs 3 500 people.
The TF1 Group is listed on the Paris Bourse (Euronext Paris: ISIN FR0000054900).
About CANAL+ Group
CANAL+ Group is the leading pay-TV group in France, ranking first both for its premium-content networks with the generalist channel CANAL+ and associated channels, and its themed networks. It is also the top multi-channel platform and pay-TV distributor in France. CANAL+ Group has a high international profile, with a presence in fast-developing markets. It is the leading pay-TV operator in French-speaking countries, particularly Africa. It is also present in Poland, Vietnam and recently Myanmar. Overall, CANAL+ Group has over 15 million subscribers worldwide, including 8 million in mainland France. A free-to-air TV operator with three national channels, including France fifth highest rating channel, C8, and in-house advertising sales division CANAL+ REGIE, the Group is also a benchmark player in commercial TV. Through its subsidiary STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+ Group is the European leader in production and distribution of feature films and TV series. Group CANAL+ is fully-owned by Vivendi, a global media and content company