Shaw makes bid for rest of Cancom

Article Abstract:

Shaw Communications Inc. which already owns a 62 percent stake in Canadian Satellite Communications Inc. plans to buy the rest for $675-million.

Asset sales & divestitures, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite Voice Communications, Satellite telephony, Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.

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Shaw picks up cable TV systems in southern B.C. and Alberta

Article Abstract:

Medicine Hat, Alta.-based Monarch Cablesystems Ltd. will sell its cable television assets in Alberta and British Columbia to Shaw Communications Inc. The deal, which is valued at about $90 million, will add 35,000 subscribers to Shaw Communications' cable television network.

Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Internet services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television, Cable television/data services, Monarch Cablesystems Ltd.

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Buffett sells Shaw shares; founding family stocks up

Article Abstract:

The unloading of two third of its stake by billionaire Warren BuffettEs investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., in cable firm Shaw Communications Inc., is discussed.

United States, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Fire, marine, and casualty insurance, Property and casualty insurance industry, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., BRK.A

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