Comcast-NBCUniversal Split Faces Uncertain Regulatory Path Under Trump Administration
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Ted Johnson
Summary
Comcast's plan to split from NBCUniversal is not expected to face significant antitrust scrutiny since it's a de-consolidation. However, regulatory questions may arise if either resulting entity is eventually sold. Comcast co-CEO Brian Roberts stated the split is not intended to set up M&A activity but rather to position each company to maximize value and pursue organic growth. Analysts do not anticipate an FCC review, though no formal structure has been announced. The regulatory landscape could be influenced by the Trump administration's approach to media and telecommunications oversight.
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DeadlineComcast-NBCUniversal Split Faces Uncertain Regulatory Path Under Trump Administrationdeadline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledComcast co-CEO Brian Roberts said on an investor call Monday that the plan was 'absolutely not' to prime the company for M&A, but to 'put each company in the strongest position to create value, fully monetize its assets and aggressively pursue its own organic growth.'
Analysts do not expect that the transaction will require an FCC review, but no structure has been announced.
Comcast's plans to split from NBCUniversal isn't expected to draw much in the way of antitrust scrutiny. After all, the companies are essentially de-consolidating.
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