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March 5, 2013
Competition Bureau Won't Block BCE-Astral Deal
The restructured deal for BELL MEDIA RADIO parent BCE's C$3.38 billion purchase of ASTRAL MEDIA has cleared one government hurdle with the Competition Bureau deciding not to oppose the deal on MONDAY, with the approval contingent on the spinoff of … more »
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November 16, 2012
Astral Media Comments On Potential Acquision By Bell
Two weeks ago (NET NEWS 11/2), the CRTC rejected the proposed takeover of ASTRAL MEDIA by BELL MEDIA. Now, ASTRAL has issued a statement with respect to its acquisition by BELL, saying "While it is ASTRAL's policy not to comment on market rumours or … more »
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November 2, 2012
BCE, Bell Media Q3 Revenues Rise As Company Appeals CRTC's Astral Deal Rejection
Coming off the rejection of its proposed takeover of ASTRAL MEDIA by the CRTC, BELL MEDIA parent BCE INC reported third-quarter operating revenue rose 1.5% to C$4.98 billion, with net income attributed to shareholders off from C$642 million to C$569 … more »
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October 18, 2012
CRTC Nixes Bell-Astral Deal
The CRTC has denied BELL MEDIA RADIO parent BCE's attempted C$3.4 billion purchase of ASTRAL MEDIA, calling the deal "not in the public interest." The agency said it was not persuaded that the deal would provide "significant and … more »
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August 17, 2012
CRTC Approves Sale Of Maple Leaf Sports And Entertainment To Bell And Rogers
The CRTC has approved the deal by which ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS, parent of ROGERS RADIO, and BCE INC., parent of BELL MEDIA RADIO, are partnered to buy a controlling interest in MAPLE LEAF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LTD, the owner of the NHL's TORONTO MAPLE … more »
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May 3, 2012
Bell Media Q1 Revenue: C$512 Million
BELL MEDIA first-quarter revenue was C$512 million, attributed to strong ad sales across its television, radio and digital media properties, as well as subscriber fees from cable and satellite operators for carrying the company's TV stations and cable … more »
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April 18, 2012
Industry Mourns And Reacts To Dick Clark's Passing
The news of DICK CLARK's passing has immediately impacting the entertainment world, reaction is coming swiftly and with great sincerity. Not only are some of the industry's biggest movers and shakers offered their condolences and reflections, but radio … more »
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April 11, 2012
Astral Media Radio Revenues Fall For Fiscal Second Quarter 2012
ASTRAL MEDIA, which is in the process of being sold to BELL MEDIA parent BCE INC., is reporting that radio revenues fell 3% for second quarter fiscal 2012 to C$74.197 million. EBITDA for the division fell 3% as well, to C$18.396 million. The … more »
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March 16, 2012
Bell Buys Astral Media
In a major media acquisition in CANADA, BELL MEDIA parent BCE INC. is buying ASTRAL MEDIA INC. for C$3.38 billion, including net debt of C$380 million. BELL is paying for the transaction with a package of 75% cash and 25% common stock. "This … more »
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February 13, 2012
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