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).
After Comcast Cable Spinoff, NBCUniversal Will Have To Develop Some New Sports Muscles
With Comcast spinning off cable assets, NBCUniversal will need to develop some new corporate muscles in order to maintain the mojo of the Paris Olympics.
Comcast Greenlights $7 Billion Spinoff of NBCUniversal Cable Channels
The new venture will house channels like E!, USA and MSNBC, and Comcast also announced several leadership changes.
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 to ditch cable TV networks in partial spinoff of NBCUniversal assets
The spinoff company will be "comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine," Comcast said today.
Comcast To Spin Off NBCUniversal Cable Channels
Comcast said Wednesday that it is planning to spin off its NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and E!, carving out a business that has been hurt by cord cutting and the rise of streaming.
Comcast announces spinoff of NBCUniversal's cable assets
Media giant Comcast officially announced on Wednesday that it is spinning off some of its most well-known cable-oriented outlets from NBCUniversal.
Comcast stock gains on report that NBCUniversal cable networks will be spun off
Comcast Corp. stock rose in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported the company is expected to announce a plan to spin off most of its cable TV networks.
At Comcast’s Cable Networks, Staffers Express Uncertainty, Disappointment and Skepticism — but Also Optimism — About Looming Spin-Off
What’s the mood of the rank and file at the NBCUniversal cable networks and businesses Comcast intends to spin off next year? As you would expect, there’s a degree of anxiety over the move to create “SpinCo,
Comcast-NBCUniversal Cable Split Draws Mixed Reaction From Wall Street; Stock Stages Late Rally To Post Slim Gain – Update
Comcast's decision to spin off NBCUniversal cable networks has drawn some applause but also some skepticism among Wall ...
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sells $20.4 Million in Company Stock
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts sold $20.4 million worth of stock, representing a small portion of his holdings in the media and ...
Comcast's Bold Move to Slim Down NBCUniversal Sets It Up for a Streaming-Focused Future | Analysis
The move is designed to position NBCUniversal for future growth, jettisoning the assets that are dragging down share value ...
'How much does it cost?' Elon Musk riffs on buying MSNBC after Comcast spinoff news
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr., and Joe Rogan have joked about the idea of buying MSNBC after Comcast's spinoff announcement.
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Comcast enters its spin-off era; ‘Wicked’ creators on adapting the smash hit musical for the big screen
Comcast is set to spin off a slew of cable channels including E!, SYFY, MSNBC, and CNBC. What’s behind the move? Plus, the ...
Comcast is offloading its cable properties. Other media companies could do the same.
Comcast will maintain ownership of its NBC broadcast network, including NBC News, along with its Peacock streaming service.
Donna Langley Elevated at NBCUniversal in C-Suite Shake-Up Connected to Cable Spinoff
One big winner will be NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman and chief content officer Donna Langley, who will take on added ...
Behind Comcast's big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry
The proposed spinoff of Comcast cable channels provides a snapshot of the winners and losers as the cable industry faces ...