Comcast spins off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate public companies

Deadline • 29 juin 23h27

Comcast announced a plan to separate its NBCUniversal unit, a move analysts say is unlikely to trigger antitrust review, but the split could face FCC scrutiny and future merger considerations.

Los Angeles Times • 29 juin 18h53

Comcast announced it will separate its NBCUniversal entertainment and news assets into an independent, publicly traded firm, while retaining its core broadband and pay-TV distribution business.

Deadline • 29 juin 17h07

Comcast announced a tax-free spin-off that will create two independent, publicly traded media companies—NBCUniversal and Sky—aiming to enhance strategic focus and shareholder value.

Deadline • 29 juin 13h30

Comcast executives told investors that the planned division of the company into a media unit and a distribution unit is intended to focus each business on organic growth, not to launch a wave of mergers and acquisitions.

The Hollywood Reporter • 29 juin 11h26

Comcast announced a tax-free spin-off that will create two independent, publicly traded firms – a connectivity company and a media company that includes NBCUniversal and Sky – with shareholders receiving shares in both entities.

NBC News • 29 juin 10h22

Comcast said it will split into two publicly traded companies, separating its media assets—including NBCUniversal and Sky—from its broadband and wireless operations, with the transaction expected to close within a year.

CNBC • 29 juin 10h05

Comcast announced it will split its media and technology units, creating a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky, with shareholders receiving shares in both entities.