NBCUniversal Quarterly Earnings Rise, Driven by Olympics, Super Bowl, Theme Parks
Top execs at NBCU-parent Comcast defended their now-official $31 billion bid for U.K.-based pay TV giant Sky during an analyst call.
Comcast Makes $31B Takeover Offer for Sky Official, Trumping Fox's Bid
The cable giant kicks off a potential bidding war as a committee of Sky's board withdraws its formal support for the Fox deal and the Murdoch company says it will review its options.
Sky Grows Subscribers, Posts 10 Percent Rise in Nine-Month Earnings
The European pay TV giant, led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, is awaiting a decision on Fox's plans to take full ownership as Comcast has also offered to buy Sky.
Comcast to Bundle Netflix Subscription With Cable Package
The cable giant is making it easier for subscribers to view 'Stranger Things' and 'Orange is the New Black' and other content on the streaming service.
Comcast CFO on Why Sky Is More Than a "Satellite Business"
Michael Cavanagh told an investor conference that the European pay TV giant has far more growth prospects against streaming rivals than U.S. satellite operators.
Liberty Global CEO Talks Comcast's $31 Billion Sky Bid
"NBCUniversal is just not a factor in Europe," says Mike Fries.
Will Comcast's Planned $31 Billion Offer Lead to a Bidding War for Sky?
"The market is predicting a much higher offer," notes one analyst, while another predicts "it is likely Fox will now walk away."
Top Comcast Execs Silent on Topping Disney's Fox Bid After Play for Sky
"We're here strictly to talk about Sky," company CFO Michael Cavanagh told analysts as Comcast made a $31 billion bid for the British broadcaster to rival another from 21st Century Fox.
How Comcast's $31 Billion Sky Bid Would Boost Its Global Profile
"The good is that Comcast would get additional distribution for NBCU content in Europe and some European content to distribute in the U.S.," said MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett.
Comcast Responds to Sexual Harassment Claims by Former Employees
Several women came forward, alleging years of misconduct occurred at the cable company.
