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TF1 also operates theme channels that have become key components of the satellite, broadband, DTT and cable environment in France.

Eurosport, coverage of major international sports events

A wholly-owned subsidiary of TF1, Eurosport remains the leading multimedia sports platform in Europe with Eurosport, Eurosport 2, Eurosport.com, Eurosportnews, Eurosport Mobile and, since May 2008, Eurosport HD.
Received by 118.1 million households with pay and free service.
Broadcast in 20 languages in 59 countries.
More than 5.2 million subscribers at 31 December 2009 with excellent economic knock-on effects.
Eurosport HD, launched in May 2008, has proved extremely successful.

At end-December 2009, TMC had a 2.9% audience share of individuals aged four and over, up from 2.3% one year earlier. Average annual audience share was 2.6%, confirming TMC’s place as the seventh-ranked French TV channel, a position held since February 2008.
On 28 May 2009, TF1 and Claude Berda, majority shareholder of AB Group, began exclusive negotiations on TF1’s acquisition of 100% of NT1 and the 40% of NTC held by AB Group¹. The transaction would increase TF1’s stake to 80%.
On 26 January, the Competition Authority authorised TF1’s takeover of TMC and NT1 subject to “commitments on conduct aimed at remedying competition problems”.

¹Subject to approval by the CSA (French broadcasting authority).

A wholly-owned TF1 subsidiary founded in 1994, LCI is France's top 24-hour news channel.
At end-December 2009, more than 7.2 million households were subscribed to LCI.

TF6, a 50-50 joint venture between TF1 and M6, was received by 5.8 subscriber households at 31 December 2009.
Average yearly audience share of 1.0% with 15-34 year-old target receiving the channel.

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