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3. December 2009 | 13:01

Comcast pounces for control of NBC Universal

Comcast appears poised to complete a potentially ground-shaking deal that would give it control of NBC Universal, now owned by GE. (News Source: USA Today - 11:30:07)

Comcast strikes deal to buy NBC Universal from GE

The transaction would put a major production studio and broadcast network under the control of the nation’s largest cable TV company. In a momentous shift in the balance of power of the entertainment industry, cable television giant Comcast Corp. announced this morning that it was acquiring control of NBC Universal from General Electric Co. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 11:29:55)

Comcast’s big bet: Deal for control of NBC Universal comes with risks and opposition

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Comcast Corp. announced Thursday it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion (euro9.11 billion), giving the nation’s largest cable TV operator control of the Peacock network, an array of cable channels and a major movie studio. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 11:49:05)

Comcast Gains Majority Stake in NBC Universal With GE Venture

Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) — Comcast Corp. , the largest U.S. cable-television company, agreed to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal through a venture with General Electric Co. that values the entertainment company at about $37 billion. (News Source: Bloomberg - 11:52:32)

Vivendi to Sell NBC Universal Stake to GE for $5.8 Billion

Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) — Vivendi SA agreed to sell its 20 percent stake in NBC Universal to General Electric Co. for $5.8 billion, paving the way for GE to shift control of the U.S. media group to Comcast Corp. (News Source: Bloomberg - 11:54:02)

Comcast To Buy 51 Percent Stake In NBC Universal

Comcast said Thursday it will put up $6.5 billion in cash and $7.25 billion in assets to buy 51 percent of NBC Universal from General Electric Co. That means the biggest U.S. cable TV provider would control the NBC and Telemundo networks, about two dozen cable channels and the Universal movie studio and theme parks. (News Source: NPR - 11:33:47)

Comcast Gains Control of NBC Universal

Comcast has gained control of General Electric’s NBC Universal subsidiary. (News Source: TheStreet.com - 11:46:01)

Comcast Announces NBC Universal Deal

Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, is buying a controlling stake in NBC Universal which has broadcast and cable networks and a movie studio. The deal would make Comcast one of the nation’s most powerful players in news and entertainment. (News Source: NPR - 11:58:34)

Comcast In $30B Deal for NBC Universal

Comcast has gained control of General Electric’s NBC Universal subsidiary in a $30 billion agreement, CNBC reports. (News Source: TheStreet.com - 11:30:45)

Comcast announces deal to buy NBC Universal from G.E.

PHILADELPHIA - Comcast Corp. announced today it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion, giving the nation’s largest cable TV operator control of the Peacock network, an array of cable channels and a major movie… (News Source: The Star-Ledger - 11:47:23)

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