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French pay-TV broadcaster Canal+ reaches deal to settle French tax dispute

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Posted on June 6, 2025

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(Reuters) -French pay-TV broadcaster Canal+ said on Friday it has reached an agreement with authorities in France relating to a dispute on tax on television services. The company, which was spun out

French pay-TV broadcaster Canal+ reaches deal to settle French tax dispute

(Reuters) -French pay-TV broadcaster Canal+ said on Friday it has reached an agreement with authorities in France relating to a dispute on tax on television services.

The company, which was spun out of Vivendi in December, said it expects one-off charges on its income statement in the first half of 2025, which it is due to report on July 29.

It expects no impact on cash from the agreement to settle the litigation.

Canal+ raised its cash flow from operations forecast to over 500 million euros ($571.30 million) as it expects lower restructuring cash spend.

($1 = 0.8752 euros)

(Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)

Key Takeaways

  • Canal+ has settled a tax dispute with French authorities.
  • The settlement will result in one-off charges in 2025.
  • No cash impact is expected from the agreement.
  • Canal+ raises its cash flow forecast to over €500 million.
  • The company was spun out of Vivendi in December.

Frequently Asked Questions

What agreement did Canal+ reach?
Canal+ announced it has reached an agreement with French authorities regarding a tax dispute on television services.
When will Canal+ report its income statement?
Canal+ is scheduled to report its income statement on July 29, 2025.
What is the expected impact on Canal+'s cash flow?
The company expects no impact on cash from the agreement to settle the litigation and has raised its cash flow forecast to over 500 million euros.
What charges is Canal+ expecting in 2025?
Canal+ anticipates one-off charges on its income statement in the first half of 2025 due to the settlement.
What was Canal+'s previous parent company?
Canal+ was spun out of Vivendi in December.

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