21st Century Fox bid for Sky PLC

VespaPX

Will this affect us here if it goes ahead?

mumsie

Gulp. 4 minutes ago

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/dec/09/rupert-murdochs-fox-agrees-deal-to-buy-sky

chilling

Mr murdoch has always wanted control of Sky.  looks like he's succeeded, down to the regulatory bodies now.

Wasnt sky uk, the 25% owner of SGB?

bartoniron

How can this news affect this site ?

Skybet was sold by the Murdoch empire to CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS for £800 two years ago. 

VespaPX

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How can this news affect this site ? Skybet was sold by the Murdoch empire to CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS for £800 two years ago. 
Posted by bartoniron

I did wonder with this still at bottom of page

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VespaPX

Are we going to merge with Foxy Bingo? :-)

MattBates

Sky retained a 20% stake in SB&G.

Darkangel7

ohfgs not more bad news

RLT16

i wouldnt worry to much, i imagine at worst it would mean a change of logo

chilling

Would Rupert ever buy back a controlling stake in SBG? Or worse.................

VespaPX

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Would Rupert ever buy back a controlling stake in SBG? Or worse.................
Posted by chilling

I couldn't bear it.

stokefc

doesnt murdoch own sky and fox ?

JimRoyle

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doesnt murdoch own sky and fox ?
Posted by stokefc

In 2012, Rupert Murdoch announced that News Corp. would be split into two publishing and media-oriented companies; a new News Corporation, and 21st Century Fox, which housesFox Entertainment Group and 20th Century Fox.

chilling

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In Response to Re: 21st Century Fox bid for Sky PLC : I couldn't bear it.
Posted by VespaPX

Maybe if everyone sings his name?

JimRoyle

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doesnt murdoch own sky and fox ?
Posted by stokefc

In 2012, Rupert Murdoch announced that News Corp. would be split into two publishing and media-oriented companies; a new News Corporation, and 21st Century Fox, which housesFox Entertainment Group and 20th Century Fox.

goldon

Bring back Fox Hunting.

paige55

That's my Christmas bonus gone then xx

mumsie

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Bring back Fox Hunting.
Posted by goldon

Hey , Mr Asparagus, how long are you allowed out for ?

chilling

It is interesting though, as the murdoch empire would have done the due diligence, SGB being a part of that. Oh to be a fly on the wall.