A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business
August 04, 2026
August 04, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release:
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A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business
Hearst today announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) where Hearst will acquire Disney's 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions.
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A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business
Hearst today announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) where Hearst will acquire Disney's 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions.
Upo . . .