The US cable operator Comcast announced yesterday that it was making a £12.50 per Sky share cash proposal (plus dividends), i.e. 16% above the ongoing 21st Century Fox bid (£10.75/share) and 13% above the previous share price close. Comcast specified that a 50% + 1 share minimum acceptance would be required to get approval from its shareholders. Such an acquisition would enable the US giant to diversify outside the US while securing its content supply. Note that a cash proposal &l

28 Feb 2018
A bidding war now seems to be on the cards

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A bidding war now seems to be on the cards
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28 Feb 2018 -
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Véronique Cabioc'h -
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The US cable operator Comcast announced yesterday that it was making a £12.50 per Sky share cash proposal (plus dividends), i.e. 16% above the ongoing 21st Century Fox bid (£10.75/share) and 13% above the previous share price close. Comcast specified that a 50% + 1 share minimum acceptance would be required to get approval from its shareholders. Such an acquisition would enable the US giant to diversify outside the US while securing its content supply. Note that a cash proposal &l