TF1, leading television group in France

The role of the TF1 group, which claimed a 26.1% audience share¹ in 2009, is to inform and entertain. While continuing to strengthen its core business, television, with free and pay channels, it has diversified into the web, audiovisual rights, production, licenses and games..

TF1 IN BRIEF

	Chairman and CEO: Nonce Paolini, since 31 July 2008
	Headcount at 31 December 2009: 3,910
	Sales: €2.4 billion in 2009
	Net profit (attributable to the Group):  €115 million in 2009
	Majority shareholder: Bouygues held 43% of TF1 capital at end-June 2009.
	Market listings: Euronext Paris, Eurolist (compartment A) and CAC Mid 100.

STRATEGY

Since privatisation in 1987, when Bouygues acquired a stake in its capital, the TF1 group has created new business lines, drawing on its content publishing operations.

In 2009, the Group strengthened internal content creation and developed synergies between the channels, subsidiaries and the web (with the successful launch of the new tf1.fr site).

TF1’s audiovisual rights strategy in 2009 consisted in reinforcing the Group’s position in the video and cinema markets through partnerships with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and UGC.
These partnerships are also aimed at improving the long-term profitability of these activities.

TF1 also operates in the home shopping segment with its Téléshopping subsidiary and has created a range of diversified activities including spin-off products and board games.

The Group is exploring new territories with online games and gambling.
  

THEME CHANNELS

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   TMC, leading DTT channel in France   LCI, la Chaîne Info   TV Breizh, 24/7 generalist-interest channel   TF6, new-generation channel

Find out more about the theme channels

DISCOVERY UNIT

The Discovery Unit proposes a targeted, top-quality offering featuring leading-edge technology. The April 2009 launch of catch-up TV for the following three channels on CanalSatellite and Numericable has boosted their recognition.
 

	Odyssée, the lifestyle and well-being channel
	Histoire, the history documentary channel
	Ushuaïa TV, the sustainable development and environmental protection channel

 Find out more about discovery unit

 

(Updated: March 2010)