Analysis: Sky’s ITV Bid Is A Head-Scratcher For Some, But There Is Logic To The $2B Deal

Deadline examines why Sky is pursuing a $2B takeover of ITV, the British broadcaster behind 'Love Island' and 'Downton Abbey.

Comcast’s Sky in Talks to Buy Broadcasting Arm of U.K.’s ITV

Comcast’s Sky is in preliminary talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm for 1.6 billion pounds ($2.10 billion), including debt, ...

ITV in talks over possible £1.6bn deal to sell broadcasting arm to Sky

Shares in ITV jumped nearly a fifth higher at one stage on Friday after it announced it was in ‘preliminary discussions’ with ...

ITV in Talks to Sell Networks Arm to Comcast-Owned Sky for $2.1 Billion

ITV has confirmed it has received a £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) bid from Comcast’s pay-TV platform Sky for it media and ...

ITV in talks to sell media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6B

ITV confirms talks with Sky over a £1.6 billion sale of its media and entertainment arm, as the broadcaster faces falling ad revenue and takeover interest.

ITV Confirms Talks With Sky Owner Comcast Over $2.1B Sale Of Networks Arm

UK network has confirmed it is talks with Sky owner Comcast over a £1.6B ($2.1B) sale of its Media & Entertainment business.

Sky in talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm for £1.6bn

ITV has confirmed it is in early talks with Sky over the possible sale of its media and entertainment division, in a move that could reshape the UK television industry. In a statement to the market on ...
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French Open to stay on ITV until 2018

The French Open will remain on ITV until 2018. Roland Garros has been with the broadcaster since 2012 and the new deal announced today (June 6) extends the contract from 2015 to 2018. ITV's director ...
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BBC and ITV retain FIFA World Cup rights for 2018 and 2022

The BBC and ITV have signed a new deal to broadcast the next two World Cups. The 2018 and 2022 finals in Russia and Qatar will continue to be broadcast on the two channels, after a deal was agreed ...