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Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Retains 19.9% Stake

6/30/2026

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Summary

Comcast Spins

Comcast announced on June 29, 2026 that it will spin off NBCUniversal.
NBCUniversal will comprise NBC, Telemundo, NBC News, Universal Pictures, Peacock, Bravo, theme parks and Sky.
The deal should close in a year, with Comcast keeping up to a 19.9% stake.
Mike Cavanagh will become NBCUniversal CEO while Michael Angelakis returns as Comcast CEO.
Chairman Brian L. Roberts will remain actively involved in both companies.

Summary

Sky Acquires ITV

Sky is preparing to acquire UK broadcaster ITV for £1.6 billion, with deal terms already agreed, Reuters reports.
Completion of the deal requires board approval, tax opinions, regulatory clearances and financing arrangements.
Earlier in 2026 Comcast completed the Versant Media spin-off, kept NBCUniversal’s dual-class shares and will tax-efficiently monetize up to 19.9 % of NBCUniversal over time.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 Comcast bought 51% of NBCUniversal from GE, valuing the venture at $30 billion and creating a vertically integrated cable-broadcast empire. After adding Sky in 2018, the company began separating assets; in 2026 it announced a spin-off of NBCUniversal, keeping up to 19.9% and prompting fresh regulator scrutiny in U.S. and European markets.

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Comcast Spins

Comcast announced on June 29, 2026 that it will spin off NBCUniversal.
NBCUniversal will comprise NBC, Telemundo, NBC News, Universal Pictures, Peacock, Bravo, theme parks and Sky.
The deal should close in a year, with Comcast keeping up to a 19.9% stake.
Mike Cavanagh will become NBCUniversal CEO while Michael Angelakis returns as Comcast CEO.
Chairman Brian L. Roberts will remain actively involved in both companies.

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