Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials HomeNewsRetail & MarketingLionsgate Studios said to explore sale amid MA wave, Reuters ReportsThe movie studio had a market value of US$3.86 billion as of the close of trading TuesdayAuthor of the article:Last updated 22 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.A longtime independent film and TV production company, Lionsgate completed a separation of its Starz streaming and cable channel last year. Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesLionsgate Studios Corp. management is exploring a possible sale of the company and has had talks with France’s Bollore Group, Reuters reported Tuesday.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe company behind franchises such as The Hunger Games and John Wick has been working with an investment bank to evaluate incoming proposals, Reuters said, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter. A spokesperson for Lionsgate declined to comment when asked by Bloomberg News.A longtime independent film and TV production company, Lionsgate completed a separation of its Starz streaming and cable channel last year. The stock has climbed since then on the strength of the hit film Michael, a biography of Michael Jackson, as well as overall speculation about consolidation in the entertainment business.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againBollore, the parent of French TV service Canal+, has also been in acquisition mode.Elsewhere in the media business, Paramount Skydance Corp. is in the process of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. despite lawsuits by screenwriters and some states attorneys general seeking to stop it. Netflix Inc., which bid for Warner Bros., is said to still be in acquisition mode, too.Lionsgate had a market value of US$3.86 billion as of the close of trading Tuesday. Its largest shareholders are funds controlled by investors Mark Rachesky and Steve Mnuchin. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.