Market Chatter: Bolloré, Banijay Among Potential Suitors as Lionsgate Studios Mulls Sale

12:08 AM EDT, 07/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- French conglomerate Bolloré Group (BOL.PA) and independent content creation company Banijay Group (BNJ.AS) are reportedly among potential suitors for Lionsgate Studios, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Lionsgate Studios, which is exploring a sale, is engaged with an investment bank to evaluate such proposals, the report added. However, there is no guarantee that a deal will be reached. One of the sources added that some previously interested parties backed out due to Lionsgate's share price expectations. Banijay and Bollore did not immediately respond to requests for comments, while Lionsgate Studios declined to comment when reached by MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)