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Under 2019 agreement both companies agreed that either side could initiate a sale or purchase of all of company from January 2024
Dismissal comes after investigation led by outside counsel, says parent company Comcast
John Ryley to leave in first big editorial shake-up since Comcast bought Rupert Murdoch-backed group in 2018
Activist investor backs away from demand to ditch sports network after chief executive’s remarks
Media and telecoms group launches $3bn share buyback after earnings beat estimates
Network paid billions for exclusive US rights but faces declining audience interest
Investment outlays come amid concerns that it will be harder to attract new viewers in 2022
Comcast network to pay about $2.7bn over six years, almost tripling value of its existing contract
Netflix, Disney and others find it costly to lure customers in ‘heavily saturated’ market
Sky Glass model moves broadcaster away from traditional satellite dish and set-top box approach
Hardware push would be one of broadcaster’s boldest moves since its £30bn purchase by Comcast
SkyShowtime will bring together content from brands including Paramount, Universal and Nickelodeon
Conglomerate must strike balance between short-term returns and long-term growth
Agreement includes first exclusive contract with Amazon in sign of streaming’s growing clout
US group says 2021 will be ‘a tale of two halves’ for European pay-TV and broadband provider
Comcast executive Dana Strong takes over at pay-TV and broadband group
The rift between cinemas and studios is set to grow deeper in the post-Covid era
Activist investor has set his sights on $200bn media conglomerate
Business model of NBC Sky World News project has become unviable due to Covid-19, staff told
US cable company enjoys rising demand for high-speed internet but movie business suffers
Overhauling the internet’s infrastructure would create jobs and reduce poverty
US group seeks long-elusive recognition for its brands in rare bet on profit-thin sector
Comcast-owned broadcaster launches Peacock, which many customers can watch for free
Growth in high speed-internet users helps offset decline in television business
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