Conceding to Disney, media giant Comcast said Thursday it will stop pursuing assets from 21st Century Fox to focus on battling Fox owner Rupert Murdoch in a bidding war for control of European group Sky, another media company in which Murdoch has ownership stakes. “Comcast does not intend to pursue further the acquisition of the […]
Disney to Buy 21st Century Fox Assets, Including Film Studio; Bob Iger Extends Through 2021…
The Disney boss’ biggest acquisition ever, valued at $52.4 billion, is set to create a global content powerhouse. Now it’s official. The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to acquire big parts of 21st Century Fox in an all-stock deal worth $52.4 billion, or approximately $66.1 billion when including debt, valuing shares of Fox at around […]