TF1 Group is a French media holding company. Its best-known property is the broadcast network TF1. The group was formed after TF1 was privatized in April 1987 in which the channel was launched back on January 6 1975 twelve years prior. It is controlled with a 43% stake by industrial group Bouygues, and is quoted on Euronext Paris. Mainly present in their audiovisual activites, the group brings together several general and thematic television channels including TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and La Chaîne Info. They also own it's film and television production and distribution companies such as Studio TF1 and an advertising agency. It is also present on the internets with information, service websites and a multi-channel online video network. The group has also diversified into publishing, music and show production, distance selling and event communication. Wikipedia