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Morocco World
2 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
France vs Portugal: Where, When to Watch U-21 European Championship Game
Rabat — The U21 European Championship, also known as Euro Espoirs, features fierce and thrilling fixtures, including an upcoming showdown between France and Portugal. Under-21 teams from both countries will face off today at 8 p.m. Moroccan time. The two teams are part of Group C, which also includes Poland and Georgia. Those seeking to watch the game can do so through W9 or beIN Sports 1. For many, France is among the favorites eager to win the continental title after a long wait since 1988. Sixteen teams are competing for the title as part of the competition. The Euro Espoirs' Group A includes Slovakia, Spain, Italy, and Romania, while Group B has the Czech Republic, England, Germany, and Slovenia. Finally, Group D includes the Netherlands, Denmark, Ukraine, and Finland. Today's fixtures also include Italy vs Romania, Slovakia vs Spain, and Poland vs Georgia. According to La Nouvelle République, France seeks to lift the trophy despite the absence of many key players. The new outlet said the game will be marked by uncertainty as numerous clubs refused to release their players to take part in the competition. 'Gerald Baticle already knew he would have to do without Maghnes Akliouche, Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet and Arnaud Kalimuendo, Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Loeint's Eli Junior Kroupi,' the news outlet reported. Tags: African footballEuropean football
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
M6 METROPOLE TELEVISION: First Quarter 2025 Results
NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: M6 METROPOLE TELEVISION (Paris:MMT): Q1 2025 KEY FIGURES Consolidated revenue: €314.9 m Video advertising revenue: €222.0 m EBITA: 48.1 m The dividend of €1.25 per share will provide a yield of 11.1% calculated based on the 2024 closing price. The ex-dividend date will be 5 May and dividends will be paid on 7 May 2025. * * * Digital transformation: 21% growth in hours viewed on M6+ 26% growth in streaming revenue Streaming revenue represented 9.9% of total Video revenue SUMMARY Q1 (€ millions) 2025 2024 % change Consolidated revenue 1 314,9 322,3 -2,3% Group advertising revenue 253,9 252,1 +0,7% - of which Video advertising revenue 222,0 220,1 +0,8% - of which other advertising revenue 31,9 31,9 -0,1% Group non advertising revenue 61,1 70,2 -13,0% Expand Over the first quarter of 2025, the Group's consolidated revenue 1 totalled €314.9 million, driven by video advertising revenue, which grew by 0.8% in relation to the first quarter of 2024 to €222.0 million, thereby achieving its best first quarter performance since 2019. Non-advertising revenue was down €9.1 million, primarily due to weaker cinema activity in the Production & Audiovisual Rights division over the first quarter of 2025, in contrast to its exceptional performance in Q1 2024. 1. Video (formerly Television) The video division generated revenue of €249.7 million, down €4.8 million: access to new distribution channels such as OTT helped to increase viewing figures and reach a younger audience, leading to lower distribution revenue, as forecast in the 2024-2028 streaming plan. Within a market environment than remains uncertain, advertising revenue from the Video division totalled €222.0 million for the three months to 31 March 2025, representing an increase of 0.8% in comparison with the three months to 31 March 2024 driven by streaming revenue 2 which grew by 25.9% to €24.7 million, thereby representing 9.9% of the Video division's total revenue to 31 March (compared with 7.7% over the first quarter of 2024), and reflecting the ongoing digital transformation. Over the first quarter of 2025, the audience share of M6 Group's four free-to-air channels (M6, W9, 6ter and Gulli) stood at 22.3% 3 on the commercial target of WRP<50 (up 0.2 pp). With an audience share of 13.1% on this target, the M6 channel posted growth of 0.2 pp and its entertainment brands performed solidly, including Mariés au premier regard (31% amongst WRP<50) and Pékin Express (28% amongst WRP<50). On DTT, W9 was the top digital channel amongst 25-49 year olds while 6ter posted growth of 0.3 pp on the commercial target. Across its main target audience (4-10 year-olds), Gulli achieved an audience share of 16.3% 4, compared with 15.7% in the previous year. With 28.4 million 5 unique users over the first quarter of 2025, up 31% in relation to the first quarter of 2024, the M6+ platform continued to gather momentum. The number of hours viewed increased by 21% 6 over the same period. 2. Audio (formerly Radio) The Audio division recorded an audience share of 16.5% 7 with listeners aged 13 and over and attracted almost 8.5 million listeners each day, thereby maintaining its position as the leading commercial radio group. At 31 March 2025, the division's revenue was almost stable compared with the first quarter of 2024, standing at €33.5 million against €33.9 million over the first quarter of 2024. 3. Production and Audiovisual Rights Revenue from Production & Audiovisual Rights totalled €21.6 million, down €5.4 million, primarily because of a very high comparison base due to a record year for the film business in 2024. The number of cinema admissions stood at 2.4 million (Les Bodin's partent en vrille, Conclave, Out of Control and Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu) compared with 5 million over the first quarter of 2024, which was marked by the huge popularity of the films Cocorico and One Life. 4. Diversification Diversification revenue stood at €9.9 million over the three months to 31 March 2025, an increase of €3.3 million, with the contribution of La Boîte aux Enfants (Gulli Parcs) offsetting the impact of the slowdown of the property market on the activities of Stéphane Plaza Immobilier. * * * Financial position and dividend For the three months to 31 March 2025, the Group's profit from recurring operations (EBITA) 8 was €48.1 million, impacted by higher streaming costs given that the M6+ platform was launched in May 2024, and by the weaker performance of the Production & Audiovisual Rights division compared with a record Q1 2024 performance. At 31 March 2025, Group equity totalled €1,352.2 million (€1,321.1 million at 31 December 2024), with net cash of €277.6 million 9 compared with €256.5 million at 31 December 2024. The Combined General Meeting convened today will be asked to approve the payment of a dividend of €1.25 per share in respect of the 2024 financial year, providing a yield of 11.1% calculated based on the 2024 closing price. The ex-dividend date will be 5 May and dividends will be paid on 7 May 2025. Outlook 2025 second quarter performances will be weaker than in the second quarter of 2024 which was marked by very strong activity connected with the broadcast of the UEFA Euro 2024. Visibility for the rest of the year remains poor due to global economic and political uncertainty. CSR commitments Over the first quarter of 2024, M6 Group was named Best Employer in France 2025 in the 'Media and Communications' category , reflecting the Group's commitment to providing a working environment that allows all talent to flourish and be involved in innovative projects within a constantly evolving group. Next release: 2025 half-year financial information on 29 July 2025 after close of trading M6 Métropole Télévision is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment A. Ticker: MMT, ISIN Code: FR0000053 1 The information provided is intended to highlight the breakdown of consolidated revenue between advertising and non-advertising revenue. Group advertising revenue includes TV advertising revenue (advertising revenue of free-to-air channels M6, W9, 6ter and Gulli, and the platforms 6play (between January and May 2024), M6+ and Gulli Replay, as well as the share of advertising revenue from pay channels), and the advertising revenue of radio stations RTL, RTL2 and Fun. 2 Total revenue from digital advertising revenues (AVOD) and revenue from M6+ Max and Gulli Max subscriptions. 3 Médiamétrie / Médiamat DTT channels of daily mediamat (MNQ / SE) – Q1 4 Médiamétrie / Médiamat, 6am-8pm, consolidated audience. 5 Médiamétrie / Médiamat - M6, W9, 6ter, Gulli and Paris Première on demand channels. 6 In-house data – HeartBeat. 7 Médiamétrie Radio Audience Survey > National, Jan-Mar 25 Mon-Fri, 5am – 12am. 8 Profit from recurring operations (EBITA) is defined as operating profit (EBIT) before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets (excluding audiovisual rights) related to acquisitions and capital gains and losses on the disposal of financial assets and subsidiaries. 9 The net cash position does not take into account lease liabilities resulting from the application of IFRS 16 - Leases and now excludes loans to and borrowings from associates. Earlier periods have been restated to provide a similar comparison base. 10 According to the Institut Statista survey published in Capital Magazine in February 2025.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Elon Musk PAC awards $1M to Wisconsin man who signed petition opposing 'activist judges'
March 27 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin man was awarded a prize of a million dollars for his participation in a petition posted by Elon Musk. In an X post, the America PAC, founded by Musk, announced Thursday it has named "Scott A. from Green Bay" its "first $1 Million spokesperson for signing our Petition in Opposition to Activist Judges." The petition, which states that those who sign are "rejecting the actions of activist judges who impose their own views and demanding a judiciary that respects its role," which is defined by the document as "interpreting, not legislating," offers $100 to registered voters of Wisconsin who fill out the online petition, and those who refer petition signers get another $100 for each referred person. Nowhere in the online petition's terms and conditions or anywhere in the body of its writing does it say there's an opportunity to win a million dollars, but Musk posted to his X account that the "next million dollar award will be announced in [two] days," while the America PAC post adds "Stay tuned between now and April 1 for more surprise announcements from Wisconsin." The upcoming April 1 election in Wisconsin is between Republican Brad Schimel and Democrat Susan Crawford, and the election has received national interest as Wisconsin is an important swing state where the Supreme Court's makeup currently leans to the left. The $100 petition offer is valid until 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 1, and only those who refer and signers, and are registered voters of Wisconsin can take part. Under the offer's terms and conditions, anyone who earns $600 or more through the petition will have to first provide a completed IRS Form W9 to America PAC to get their money, although according to the document, those who complete the petition "should not necessarily expect to receive incentive payments within a month or even two months," and "partial payments may be made on a rolling basis."
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Elon Musk PAC offers $100 for signature on petition opposing 'activist judges'
March 21 (UPI) -- Elon Musk's political action committee America PAC is offering registered voters in Wisconsin $100 or more to sign an online petition opposing so-called "activist judges." Titled "Petition in Opposition to Activist Judges," the petition states that those who sign are "rejecting the actions of activist judges who impose their own views and demanding a judiciary that respects its role," which is defined by the document as "interpreting, not legislating." "Judges should interpret laws as written," the petition also says. "Not rewrite them to fit their personal or political agendas." Those who fill out the online petition receive $100, and those who refer petition signers get another $100 for each referred person. The offer is valid until 11:59 p.m. CDT on April 1, and only those who refer and signers, and are registered voters of Wisconsin can take part. Under the offer's terms and conditions, anyone who earns a combined payment of $600 or more credits will have to first provide a completed IRS Form W9 to America PAC to get their money. The upcoming April 1 election in Wisconsin is between Republican Brad Schimel and Democrat Susan Crawford. Both have secured millions in donations, with Musk's America PAC and his Building America's Future pac backing Schimel, while Crawford has also received millions in donations from progressive donors. The election has gained national interest as Wisconsin is an important swing state where the Supreme Court's makeup currently leans to the left. There's no way the petition can force a voter who to choose, but those who fill one out will have shared their personal information, including email address and cell phone number, with America PAC. In addition, those who fill out the petition "should not necessarily expect to receive incentive payments within a month or even two months," and "partial payments may be made on a rolling basis."
