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The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Posted: 2018-Aug-01 00:48 by Predator Research
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Posted: 2018-Aug-08 23:02 by news bot
Chief Executive Bob Iger said an exodus of consumers from its television channels was slowing thanks to the growth of smaller channel bundles delivered online. Iger further suggested that Disney has seen "noticeable improvement in the rate of (subscriber) loss in each of the last four quarters."

Overall, Disney posted earnings of $1.87 per share excluding certain items, an increase from a year earlier, but below Wall Street expectations for $1.95. Total revenue rose 7 percent to $15.23 billion, but missed analysts' average forecast of $15.34 billion. Quarterly net income attributable to Disney rose to $2.92 billion, or $1.95 per share, from $2.37 billion, or $1.51 per share, a year ago.
Posted: 2018-Aug-16 19:41 by news bot
Walt Disney may have to offer more than 14 pounds a share to buy UK pay-television group Sky after Britain's Takeover Panel said it had confirmed its ruling. Disney would only be forced to make such an offer if it completes a deal to buy Twenty-First Century Fox's TV and film assets. US media giant Comcast’s offer of £14.75 per Sky share, equivalent to £26bn, currently leads the bidding but Fox, which has offered £14 and is effectively controlled in the process by Disney, has more than a month to respond.
Posted: 2018-Sep-20 14:08 by news bot
EU regulators have set a deadline of October 19th for a decision on the proposed $71.3B merger between Disney and Twenty-First Century Fox.
Posted: 2018-Oct-15 14:06 by news bot
EU competition watchdog has postponed its decision on the merger between Disney and Twenty-First Century Fox following an offer of additional concessions designed to address regulatory concerns.

The commission is said to be seeking feedback from customers and rivals ahead of the revised November 11th deadline.
Posted: 2019-May-06 21:00 by news bot
Disney has caught a bid thanks to strong demand for Endgame. Analysts expect the full haul to exceed all previous records.
Posted: 2026-Oct-06 13:44 by news bot
The Walt Disney Co is moving forward with a legal challenge against the FCC regarding the early review of licenses for its eight ABC-owned stations. The upcoming hearing will address whether the FCC's actions constitute an unconstitutional attempt to coerce the broadcaster, serving as a critical test of First Amendment protections against government interference in the media industry.
Posted: 2026-Oct-12 13:45 by news bot
The US Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into several major television networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News. The probe is examining whether a decision to boycott White House coverage following the revocation of certain reporter credentials constitutes an illegal group boycott under the Sherman Act.