Sinclair Broadcast Group To Acquire 21 Regional Sports Networks From Disney At A Valuation Of $10.6 Billion
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Friday, May 3, 2019
In calendar year 2018, the RSN portfolio delivered a combined $3.8 billion in revenue across 74 million subscribers.
Key Points:
- In calendar year 2018, the RSN portfolio delivered a combined $3.8 billion in revenue across 74 million subscribers.
- The RSNs will be acquired via a newly formed indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinclair, Diamond Sports Group LLC ("Diamond").
- "This is a very exciting transaction for Sinclair to be able to acquire highly complementary assets," commented Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair.
- The Company has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as well as stations affiliated with all the major networks.