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Rodolphe Saadé Acquires 20% Stake in Pathé to Boost Global Film and Cinema Ventures

The logistics billionaire partners with France’s oldest film studio to fund international productions and modernize European cinema networks.

A logo is pictured on a Pathe! cinema in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 7, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Overview

  • Merit France, the holding company of Rodolphe Saadé, finalized the acquisition of a 20% stake in Pathé, France’s largest and oldest film studio, founded in 1896.
  • The investment aims to accelerate Pathé’s international production of films and series and to upgrade its cinema network across Europe with premium, innovative venues.
  • Pathé has recently experienced box office success, including 2024’s hit 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' and is showcasing two films at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
  • Rodolphe Saadé, head of CMA CGM and a growing media investor, expressed commitment to supporting the film industry and promoting French cinema on a global scale.
  • Pathé President Jérôme Seydoux stated the partnership will enable the studio to attract top talent and achieve its international ambitions in a rapidly evolving industry.