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European TV & Sports rocked by Comcast £30 billion takeover of Sky

SBC News European TV & Sports rocked by Comcast £30 billion takeover of Sky

The landscape of European media and sports is set to be disrupted, as this weekend US telecoms and entertainment giant Comcast won the blind-bid to take majority control of Sky Plc. Tabling a £29.7 billion offer at £17.29 per share, Comcast won the blind auction for Sky hosted by the UK Takeover Panel, completing European Media’s biggest ever acquisition. Led …

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High Stakes… World awaits Rupert Murdoch’s move on coveted Fox

SBC News High Stakes… World awaits Rupert Murdoch’s move on coveted Fox

Speculation and rumour are rife in the world of media and entertainment, as Rupert Murdoch controls the destiny of warring US giants Comcast and Walt Disney Co. Last week UK Culture Secretary Matt Hancock delivered the UK government’s long-awaited verdict to allow Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox to acquire European digital broadcaster Sky Plc for £12 billion. Hancock and DCMS have …

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Comcast’s Brian Roberts eyes explosive takeover of 21st Century Fox

SBC News Comcast's Brian Roberts eyes explosive takeover of 21st Century Fox

Brain L Roberts the Chairman and Chief Executive of US telecoms and media giant Comcast has made a power play move for 21st Century Fox assets, challenging the agreed $52 billion deal between Rupert Murdoch and Walt Disney Co. Valued at $200 billion, Comcast the US’ largest cable operator and internet services provider is set to propose an alternative ‘all …

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