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About Metropole Television

METROPOLE TELEVISION, marketed as Groupe M6, is one of France’s leading private media companies. It is listed on Euronext Paris under ISIN FR0000053225 and operates across audiovisual content creation, channel publishing, broadcasting, advertising monetization and digital distribution. The group was built around the launch of the M6 channel in 1987, then expanded through a series of investments and portfolio developments into television, radio and streaming. According to the 2025 Universal Registration Document, the company was incorporated on 13 October 1986 for a term of 99 years. At its core, METROPOLE TELEVISION makes money by operating free-to-air and pay-TV channels, selling advertising inventory, and developing digital audience monetization. Its main television brands include M6, W9, 6ter and Gulli, while its digital strategy is centered on M6+ and associated catch-up and streaming services. Revenue is still driven primarily by television advertising, but digital advertising and streaming are becoming increasingly important. In its 2025 annual results, published in February 2026, the group reported revenue of €1,255.5 million, including €1,032.2 million of advertising revenue, with EBITA of €213.5 million and an operating margin of 17%. From a competitive standpoint, Groupe M6 is one of the strongest commercial broadcasters in France, benefiting from powerful brands, broad household reach and strong attractiveness for advertisers. Management highlighted in 2025 that the group recorded the best audience momentum in the market across all key targets and delivered strong streaming growth, with unique users up 37% and viewing hours on M6+ up 15% versus 2024. This illustrates a business model that is steadily shifting from a traditional linear-TV base toward a more diversified, multi-platform media ecosystem spanning television, digital and radio. Geographically, the group remains primarily focused on France, which is its historical and dominant market. However, it increasingly extends its distribution through digital platforms, content rights and strategic partnerships. In January 2026, M6 Group announced a distribution agreement with Amazon Prime for M6+, improving the reach of its streaming service. Other notable recent developments include the exclusive free-to-air broadcast of all 54 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and a cost-reduction plan targeting €80 million by 2030. These initiatives underline the company’s priorities: defending its leadership in free-to-air entertainment, accelerating streaming growth and maintaining financial discipline.