Overview

• Banijay Group has entered very early-stage discussions about acquiring ITV, either the entire company or its production arm, ITV Studios.
• ITV Studios, known for producing hits like 'Love Island' and 'Fool Me Once,' is considered the most valuable part of ITV, potentially worth over £3 billion on its own.
• Any full takeover of ITV by Banijay would likely require third-party investors to support the deal, according to reports.
• Other interested parties, including RedBird IMI (owner of All3Media) and CVC Capital Partners, have also been linked to potential bids for ITV or its studios division.
• ITV’s share price has risen approximately 10% this year, reflecting market optimism around potential mergers or divestment scenarios.