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Lionsgate Studios Reportedly Attracts Takeover Interest from Bollore and Banijay Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE:LION) the entertainment company behind the "Hunger Games" and "John Wick" franchises, is exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from Bolloré SE (ENXTPA:BOL), as consolidation accelerates across the media industry, three people familiar with the matter said. The company, which has a market value of about $3.8 billion, has been working with an investment bank to evaluate inbound approaches, the sources said, requesting anonymity because the discussions are confidential. Sources warn a deal is not certain, and Lionsgate could still remain independent. Banijay Group N.V. (ENXTAM:BNJ), the television production company behind hits such as "Big Brother" and "Survivor" that earlier this year completed its merger with All3Media, is among other suitors that have considered a bid for Lionsgate Studios, two of the people said. A bid from Banijay may take time as the company remains focused on integrating All3Media, another source added. Bollore wants to bolster the production capabilities of Canal+, the pay-TV company in which it holds a controlling interest. Lionsgate and Banijay declined to comment. Bollore did not respond to a request for comment made outside of business hours. Shares in Lionsgate jumped as much as 9% in after-hours trading following the report by Reuters on possible takeover interest. The interest reflects a broader push by European media companies to build scale and secure sought-after intellectual property as they compete with global streaming giants. Lionsgate Studios owns a catalogue of films and television series that includes "The Twilight Saga" franchises and the recent Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which grossed more than $1 billion at the box office. The discussions come as Lionsgate director and shareholder Mark Rachesky earlier this month transferred the roughly 10% stake he holds through his private equity fund into a newly created investment vehicle backed by RenWave Kore, according to a securities filing. RenWave Kore, founded in 2024 by Cody Kittle, a former portfolio manager at activist investor Elliott Investment Management, is backed by Sequoia Heritage. The valuation sought by shareholders could make it difficult for bidders to reach an agreement, two of the sources said. One of them added that previous interested parties walked away because of price expectations. Investors are paying 26 times expected pretax profit for shares in Lionsgate, according to LSEG data, a premium to peer companies. 공고 • Jul 08
Vivendi Takes Note of Paris Court of Appeal Decision Vivendi had taken note of the Paris Court of Appeal’s decision which ruled that Mr. Vincent Bolloré and Bolloré SE do not exercise control over Vivendi SE within the meaning of Article L.233-3 of the French Commercial Code. As a reminder, on November 28, 2025, the Cour de cassation (French Supreme Court) partially overturned the ruling of the Paris Court of Appeal on April 22, 2025, holding that it had, through a misinterpretation, violated the law in finding that Mr. Vincent Bolloré and Bolloré SE exercised control over Vivendi SE within the meaning of Article L.233-3, I, 3° of the Commercial Code. The Cour de cassation remanded the case to the Paris Court of Appeal, differently composed. The Court of Appeal’s decision therefore fully confirms the analysis of the Cour de cassation. 공고 • Apr 07
Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. signed a a non-binding proposal to acquire remaining 90% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) from Bolloré SE (ENXTPA:BOL), Vivendi SE (ENXTPA:VIV) and other shareholders for €50.2 billion. Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. signed a non-binding proposal to acquire remaining 90% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) from Bolloré SE (ENXTPA:BOL), Vivendi SE (ENXTPA:VIV) and other shareholders for €50.2 billion on April 7, 2026. A cash consideration valued at €5.05 per share will be paid by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. As part of consideration, Universal Music Group N.V.'s shareholders will receive a total of €9.4 billion in cash and 0.77 shares of New UMG stock for each share of UMG held estimated to be worth €30.40 per share. Alternatively, shareholders may elect to receive all cash, all stock, or a mix of stock and cash consideration, subject to proration. Upon completion, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. will own 100% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. UMG will merge with Pershing Square and the newly merged company will become a Nevada corporation (“New UMG”), listed on the New York Stock Exchange. New UMG will publish financial statements under U.S. GAAP and be eligible for S&P 500 and other index inclusion. The Transaction will enable the cancellation of 17% of UMG outstanding shares while preserving the company’s investment grade balance sheet and its long-term financial and strategic flexibility. New UMG will have 1.541 billion shares outstanding. The cash portion of the consideration will be funded with €2.5 billion from Pershing Square including €1.05 billion from SPARC’s rights holders, €5.4 billion in additional investment grade debt financing at New UMG (resulting in total debt of no more than 2.5 times Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA) and €1.5 billion of net proceeds from the monetization of the company’s stake in Spotify, after taxes and net of the artists’ share of Spotify proceeds. All Transaction equity financing will be backstopped by Pershing Square and affiliates, and all debt financing will be committed at signing. As part of the Transaction, UMG’s board will be refreshed to include Michael Ovitz as Chairman and two representatives from Pershing Square in addition to members from the current UMG board.
The Transaction will be subject to only a limited number of customary closing conditions, which include: (1) approval of UMG’s and SPARC’s boards of directors, (2) a two-thirds vote in favor of the Transaction by UMG shareholders in attendance at a meeting, and (3) required regulatory approvals. SPARC common stock is currently 100% owned by Pershing Square who will vote to support the Transaction. The Transaction will also be subject to a new employment contract and compensation arrangement for Lucian Grainge and the creation of a new board of directors for New UMG that will include Michael Ovitz as Chairman and two Pershing Square affiliates in addition to members from the current UMG board. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2026.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. White & Case LLP acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Stibbe N.V. acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. 공고 • Mar 20
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