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Disney Takes Over Hulu in Deal With Comcast

Disney Takes Over Hulu in Deal With Comcast

The agreement gives Disney immediate operational control of Hulu in return for buying out Comcast's minority stake for at least $5.8 billion in 2024.

By Matthew Heller | May 14, 2019

Disney Raises Offer in Fox Fight With Comcast

Disney Raises Offer in Fox Fight With Comcast

"Disney is going for the knockout punch, and they just may have delivered it," an investment banker says.

By Matthew Heller | June 20, 2018

Comcast Emulates Disney With DreamWorks Deal

Comcast Emulates Disney With DreamWorks Deal

With the $3.8 billion purchase, Comcast's NBCUniversal gains the rights to valuable children's characters and franchises, like Kung Fu Panda.

By Matthew Heller | April 28, 2016

Comcast Buys Control of Theme Park in Japan

Comcast Buys Control of Theme Park in Japan

The media giant's largest overseas investment to date positions it to take advantage of theme-park growth in Asia.

By Matthew Heller | September 28, 2015

CFOs to Watch

Chief financial officers are more prominent than ever in Corporate America. We profile 20 CFOs worth keeping an eye on.

By CFO Staff | September 22, 2015

Charter Buys Time Warner and Bright House Networks

Charter Buys Time Warner and Bright House Networks

The $195-per-share offer is a 14% premium to Time Warner's closing price last Friday, and a 24% premium to Time Warner's undisturbed share price a week ago.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 26, 2015

Former JPMorgan CFO Named Comcast Finance Chief

Former JPMorgan CFO Named Comcast Finance Chief

Michael J. Cavanagh leaves his co-COO position at The Carlyle Group to become Comcast's next chief financial officer.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 11, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending April 3

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending April 3

Ralph Lauren, Comcast, TD Ameritrade, TripAdvisor, Sysco, Insulet, Spirit Realty Capital, Ameresco, Alere

By Joan Urdang | April 3, 2015

Obama Cut Would Slash Deferred Tax Liabilities, Study Finds

Obama Cut Would Slash Deferred Tax Liabilities, Study Finds

But a reduction in the corporate rate would also cut the deferred tax assets — and the net worth — of some companies.

By David Katz | March 3, 2015

The New Rules of Attraction

The New Rules of Attraction

The latest boom in dealmaking appears more sensible than its predecessors. But valuations are creeping into the danger zone.

By Economist Staff | November 17, 2014

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending June 20

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending June 20

Comcast, OpenDNS, CoreLogic, Rockwood Holdings, Relayware, 4moms, RapidMiner, Lancaster Colony, American Apparel

By Vincent Ryan | June 20, 2014

Is New Barnes & Noble CFO Heading from Frying Pan to Fire?

Is New Barnes & Noble CFO Heading from Frying Pan to Fire?

At Cablevision, Mike Huseby and other executives were under the strong thumb of the company's chairman. Now, at Barnes &spamp; Noble, he merely has to help reinvent the company.

By David McCann | March 20, 2012

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Not Just about M&A Activity

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Not Just about M&A Activity

Equity grants could trigger financial penalties for executives and directors.

By Andrew Liazos | February 13, 2012

Consolation Prizes

Consolation Prizes

If you love a deal, let it go; part of it may come back to you. Just ask Park Place Entertainment and Comcast.

By Roy Harris | July 1, 1999