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<strong>2012</strong> FINANCIAL REPORT5.4.3. Diversification and Audiovisual RightsGrowth drivers set up in recent years will continue <strong>the</strong>ir contribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> dynamism of <strong>the</strong> diversificationactivities.The Group’s development strategy in new media will be continued in 2013. <strong>M6</strong> is considered <strong>the</strong>benchmark for catch-up TV services. Already available on many terminals (PCs, IPTV, mobile phones,tablets, HBBTV), <strong>the</strong> <strong>M6</strong> Group’s video services still have a significant potential for increased usage andrevenue. The website portfolio (channel websites and <strong>the</strong>me-based portals) will continue <strong>to</strong> grow in <strong>the</strong>following two directions: a quality content offering for users and a differentiating and powerful offering foradvertisers.At <strong>the</strong> same time, for ever greater adequacy with <strong>the</strong> viewers’ new consumption patterns, mobile andtablet applications of <strong>the</strong> “social TV” type, based on <strong>the</strong> channel’s brands should support <strong>the</strong> broadcastingof flagship programmes.The audiovisual rights business will continue its development initiated over <strong>the</strong> past few years <strong>to</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>n<strong>the</strong> Group’s access <strong>to</strong> more secure and diversified content, while at <strong>the</strong> same time generating revenue thatdoes not depend on <strong>the</strong> advertising market.The operations of <strong>the</strong> Distance-selling business proved ra<strong>the</strong>r resilient in <strong>2012</strong> in a highly competitivesec<strong>to</strong>r, limiting <strong>the</strong> decline in its revenue and increasing profitability, and will continue <strong>to</strong> develop itsdifferentiation strategy. MonAlbumPho<strong>to</strong>.fr in particular, which relocated <strong>to</strong> new premises at <strong>the</strong> end of<strong>2012</strong>, will be able <strong>to</strong> pursue its expansion strategy in 2013.Lastly, Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux (F.C.G.B.) has extended its manager’s contract forano<strong>the</strong>r two years and is delivering promising sporting results at <strong>the</strong> beginning of 2013. The club has manystrengths, including quality players, a high-performance training centre, modern infrastructure andcommitted staff.In addition, <strong>the</strong> City of Bordeaux continues <strong>the</strong> construction of a new stadium, with F.C.G.B. as <strong>the</strong>resident club. This stadium is being built as part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) signed between <strong>the</strong>City of Bordeaux and a consortium led by <strong>the</strong> construction company Vinci.<strong>M6</strong> GROUP - <strong>2012</strong> REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - 149

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