Is Comcast’s Cable Spinoff a Buyer or a Seller?
Comcast says its cable spinoff sets up declining networks for a rebound — and potential acquisitions. But SpinCo could also be an M&A target.
Comcast Plans To Spin Off Its Cable Networks And Digital Assets
Comcast Corp is planning to spin off a large part of its NBCUniversal’s cable TV channels into a separate publicly traded company (SpinCo).
Comcast Announces Spin-Off of Most Cable Networks Into New Company to ‘Set These Businesses Up for Future Growth,’ CEO Brian Roberts Says
Comcast is officially cutting the cord on most of its cable networks. The company announced a plan Wednesday that will offload the bulk of NBCUniversal’s financially challenged cable portfolio — excluding Bravo — into a new entity owned by Comcast shareholders.
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Nets Under CEO Mark Lazarus, Touting “New Growth Trajectory,” Deals
NBCUniversal CFO Anand Kini will become CFO and COO of the new channels company, helping Lazarus develop "an independent strategy" and establishing it "as a potential partner and acquirer."
Comcast Offloads Cable Channels Into New Company Called SpinCo
Comcast has announced Wednesday its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal's cable television networks into a new company called SpinCo.
Comcast announces spin-off of NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC
Comcast officially announced its plans for a spinoff company comprised of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks and more on Wednesday.
Comcast Cable Spinoff Is Historic Turning Point for TV Advertising
With streaming ads poised for rapid expansion, the move will hasten advertisers’ exodus away from cable almost altogether.
At Comcast’s Cable Networks, Staffers Express Uncertainty, Disappointment and Skepticism — but Also Optimism — About Looming Spin-Off
The mood of staffers at the NBCU cable networks Comcast intends to spin off is anxious and uncertain — but some are also ...
MSNBC Stays in Its Bubble and Celebrates SpinCo as Viewers Flee
An insider tells TheWrap that MSNBC and CNBC throw off $1 billion in profit, leaving dry powder for the new company to invest ...
Welcome to SpinCo
Whatever they end up being called, CNBC and MSNBC, plus existing carriage deals in place for the entertainment assets, should ...
Elon Musk floats buying MSNBC, but he’s not the only billionaire who may be interested
Elon Musk has called MSNBC “the utter scum of the Earth.” He has said the channel “peddles puerile propaganda.” Just a few ...
CNBC's new boss reassured staffers jittery over their network getting spun off: 'Predator, not prey'
Mark Lazarus described the new spinoff as entrepreneurial and flexible, one staffer said. The mood at the company seemed ...
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sells $20 Million in Stock
The 469,515 Class A shares were awards of restricted stock units and options as part of his compensation in January and March ...
No, Rachel Maddow did not have a tearful meltdown reading Musk’s tweet about buying MSNBC
With President-elect Donald Trump’s “First Buddy” Elon Musk teasing the possibility of purchasing liberal cable news channel ...
Warner Bros. Discovery price target raised to $14 from $12 at BofA
BofA analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich raised the firm’s price target on Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to $14 from $12 and keeps a Buy rating on the ...