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).
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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.
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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 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 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.
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At Comcast’s Cable Networks, Staffers Express Uncertainty, Disappointment and Skepticism — but Also Optimism — About Looming Spin-Off
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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.