Hersant wants Léman Bleu

Local TV The Hersant media group wants to acquire at least 35 percent of the Geneva television station Léman Bleu (LB), Hersant delegate Jacques Richard told Le Temps, saying that publisher Philippe Hersant had met with LB president Antoni Mayer. Mayer has been entrusted by the Bianco family with the sale of their 30 percent stake. According to Le Temps, the LB shareholders, which also include Edipresse, have a right of first refusal.