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06 Jul 2026, 06:33 UTC · 2h ago
ITV agrees £1.6 billion sale of broadcasting business to Sky
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Proactive Investors
06 Jul 2026, 06:33 UTC · 2h ago
NewsImpactScreener rates every claim in this story for market impact and maps it to the tickers most exposed.
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ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment division to Sky for up to £1.6 billion. — A major divestment at a significant valuation provides immediate clarity on the company's strategic direction and asset value.
+0.60ITV plans to return approximately £950 million to shareholders, equivalent to 25p per share, upon completion of the deal. — Direct cash returns to shareholders typically provide a strong positive catalyst for the share price.
+0.50ITV Studios will be spun off as a standalone, pure-play global content business and will maintain its London listing. — The creation of a pure-play entity is intended to unlock valuation multiples that were previously suppressed by the conglomerate structure.
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The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the second half of 2027. — The long timeline to completion and the need for regulatory sign-off introduce execution risk and delay the realization of cash returns.
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The company is selling a division for up to £1.6 billion and returning £950 million in cash to shareholders.
The company announced a new US commercial partnership and encouraging clinical data for a product candidate.
Its subsidiary Sky is acquiring assets to increase scale and compete more effectively with global streaming platforms.
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