Canal+ reported 5.3 million subscribers at the end of March 2008, representing an increase of 61,000 subscribers for the French pay-TV operator, compared to March 2007.
74% of subscribers signed for the Canal+ Le Bouquet multiplex compared to 64% one year ago.
Operating profit increased 3.7% to €170 million as sales put on 4.5% to reach €1.12 billion.
The earlier sale of a 10% stake in the Canal pay-TV business to Lagardere netted €239 million for parent Vivendi.
