CANAL+ Enters JSE, Reinforcing South Africa’s Role as a Gateway to Global Investment and African Development

Johannesburg – The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has officially welcomed CANAL+ to its Main Board, representing a significant milestone in the exchange’s ongoing evolution into a globally competitive marketplace.

On this day, Wednesday 3 June 2026, the secondary listing of CANAL+ demonstrates robust international confidence in South Africa’s capital markets and bolsters the JSE’s role as a bridge connecting global capital with African growth opportunities.

The addition of CANAL+ enhances the sectoral diversity of the JSE and provides local investors with direct, rand-denominated access to a globally diversified media and entertainment powerhouse that has a substantial footprint in Africa.

Having made its debut on the London Stock Exchange in December 2024, CANAL+ now stands as the first French firm to list on the JSE via the fast-track framework, strengthening ties between the capital markets of South Africa and Europe.

As the only global media and entertainment organization on the JSE, CANAL+ offers a unique investment opportunity for those engaging with the exchange.

CANAL+ is a global media and entertainment leader with deep roots in Africa and Europe, catering to over 42 million subscribers worldwide (as of 31 December 2025), operating in more than 70 countries, and employing around 15,000 people.

Featuring a blend of local and international content, CANAL+ makes discovery on its platform seamless, striving to reach as many users as possible.

In Europe, CANAL+ serves upwards of 18 million subscribers across 12 nations, maintaining a leading position in multiple markets.

In Africa, where CANAL+ has been active for over three decades, it boasts 23 million subscribers in over 40 countries, providing content in more than 50 languages.

The group’s listing on the JSE aligns seamlessly with its long-term vision to expand in high-growth markets, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where increasing connectivity, a rising youthful population (expected to grow by 800 million by 2050), strong GDP growth (projected at 4.5% from 2026 to 2030), and a heightened demand for content and connectivity are all fueling sector growth.

This JSE listing will enhance CANAL+’s liquidity and enable African investors to engage in the company’s growth journey.

“Joining the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is a testament to our aspirations and demonstrates our confidence in Africa’s future and its creative sector,” said Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+.

“We are excited to be the first French company to list in Johannesburg and the sole global media and entertainment entity on the exchange.”

“Following our London Stock Exchange listing 18 months prior, this dual listing reaffirms our aim to act as a bridge between Europe and Africa, strengthening our dual-continental strategy and enhancing our distinctive position in the global media and entertainment landscape.”

“CANAL+ supports over 40 million subscribers and generates €9 billion in annual revenue.”

“Africa will act as our driver for growth in the coming years, and we are dedicated to creating value on the continent while sharing it with our African partners, investors, and the creative community.”

“By welcoming African investors, we reinforce our foundations, diversify our investor base, and create pathways for our next growth phase.”

For the JSE, such listings reflect a strategic commitment to enhancing market liquidity, diversifying the exchange across globally significant sectors, and connecting local investors with international growth prospects.

Valdene Reddy, Group CEO of the JSE, remarked on the listing: “We take great pride in welcoming CANAL+ to the JSE and celebrating the first listing of a French firm on our exchange.”

“CANAL+ has established itself as one of the top media and entertainment companies globally, boasting a substantial and expanding presence across Africa.”

“Their listing on the JSE marks a crucial milestone—not only for the company but also for the continued globalization of African capital markets.”

“It underscores the growing connectivity between African and international markets and solidifies the JSE’s role as a platform for international companies and investors to engage with the continent’s long-term growth narrative.”

“We are eager to support CANAL+ in this new chapter as a publicly listed entity on the JSE.”

This listing highlights the positive effects of the JSE’s recent regulatory advancements, including improvements to its fast-track secondary listing process that enabled CANAL+ to efficiently complete its inward listing while maintaining its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

These developments continue to enhance accessibility for international issuers while upholding the high standards of transparency and investor protection that uphold the integrity of the South African market.

As Africa’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization, the JSE remains committed to leveraging its strong regulatory structure, global connections, and market infrastructure to attract significant issuers and foster capital formation across the region.

With this listing, the total number of companies on the JSE now stands at 263, with a cumulative market capitalization surpassing R24.96 trillion.