Nandy signals intervention in Sky's bid for ITV
U.K. culture secretary Lisa Nandy said she is minded to intervene, citing public interest considerations, in Sky's purchase of ITV worth about 2.1 billion dollars or 1.6 billion pounds.
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What happened
Lisa Nandy, the U.K. culture secretary, said she is minded to intervene in Sky's purchase of ITV, citing public interest considerations. The move paves the way for deeper scrutiny of the deal. The reports value the transaction at $2.1 billion, or £1.6 billion.
Why it matters
A deeper review could shape whether the deal goes ahead. The deal would create the biggest commercial broadcaster in the U.K.
Coverage
- Lisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV (The Guardian)
- Sky’s $2.1B ITV Mega-Deal: U.K. Government Eyes Intervention (hollywoodreporter.com)
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