PARIS -- What do hit Gallic detective series like Maigret and Alice Nevers, miniseries like the biopic on the eponymous singer Dalida and such animated features as the Oscar-nominated Les Triplettes de Belleville and Kirikou and the Sorceress have in common? They are all produced by Carrere Group or one of its subsidiaries. The independent producer-distributor has bought controlling stakes in more than a dozen production banners since it floated on the Paris stock market in 2001 and now comprises a galaxy of some 40 companies. This spate of acquisitions has helped drive up the company's revenue for 2005 to 123.5 million ($147 million), up nearly 73% from the previous year when adjusted for new accounting norms. The acquisitions have made it a top performer on the Paris stock exchange, Carrere shares having gained 38% last year, outperforming all other listed French media companies.
- 2/14/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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