Eutelsat to take a 21% stake in Hispasat of Spain

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Eutelsat S.A. has reached a deal to acquire a minority share in Hispasat S.A. for just over 200 million euros. Eutelsat will acquire 21% of Hispasat.

Foreign operations, France, Satellite Communications, Spain, Eutelsat S.A., Hispasat

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At last., Murdoch spans the Channel; BSkyB to take a 24% stake in Kirch pay TV

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Rupert Mudoch's BSkyB will pay about #650 million for its 24% stake in the Kirch Group's pay-TV operation. Up to now Mr. Murdoch has been thwarted in his attempts to establish a presence in continental Europe.

United States, Germany, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting, Kirch Group

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BSkyB expands soccer holdings with stake in Leeds Sporting

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British Sky Broadcasting PLC (BSkyB) has reached an agreement to acquire a minority share of Leeds Sporting PLC for 13.8 million pounds (21 million euros). BSkyB is buying 9.08% of Leeds.

Sports Teams and Clubs, Sports clubs, managers, & promoters, Professional Soccer, BSY, Sports franchises, Leeds Sporting PLC

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