After acquiring the business newspaper "La Spezia" last year, Tribune", which followed those of the newspapers "La Tribune" Provence" and "Corse Matin" ( of 26 May 2023), the French shipping group CMA CGM is taking a more decisive step in the publishing sector with the forthcoming acquisition of Altice France, a company operating in the telecommunications and media segment mainly through the news TV channel BFMTV and private radio RMC. The acquisition will not include certain Altice France, including mainly the operator of SFR telecommunications.

CMA CGM has entered into exclusive negotiations with Altice France for acquire its entire share capital for €1.55 billion, with CMA CGM, which will hold 80% of the share capital, and with Merit France, the holding company of the Saadé family that leads the shipping group, who will own the remaining 20%. According to forecasts, The acquisition will be completed during the next summer.

Altice France has 1,700 employees, including 900 journalists. The The company's annual turnover amounts to €362 million and the EBITDA at €112 million.