The French Competition Authority clears two transactions in the audiovisual sector (Mediawan)

The Autorité de la concurrence clears two transactions in the audiovisual sector* The Autorité de la concurrence cleared the joint takeover of Mediawan by companies of Messrs Capton, Pigasse and Niel and the exclusive control acquisition of Lagardère Studio by Mediawan. On 17 August 2020, the companies Groupe Troisième Œil (GTO), controlled by Mr. Pierre-Antoine Capton, Les Nouvelles Éditions Indépendantes (LNEI) controlled by Mr. Matthieu Pigasse and NJJ Presse, controlled by Mr. Xavier Niel, notified the Autorité de la concurrence with their plan to acquire joint control of Mediawan, as part of a takeover bid launched on 30 July 2020. In addition, on 21 August 2020, Mediawan notified the Autorité of

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French Competition Authority, The French Competition Authority clears two transactions in the audiovisual sector (Mediawan), 21 September 2020, e-Competitions Mergers & Media , Art. N° 96984

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