Rogers Provides Update On Its Acquisition Of Bell’S 37.5% Stake In MLSE
Rogers Provides Update On Its Acquisition Of Bell’S 37.5% Stake In MLSE . (MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI) today announced it has received clearance from the Competition ...
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI) today announced it has received clearance from the Competition Bureau to proceed with the of Bell's 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Rogers and Bell received a "no-action letter" on December 12, 2024, from the Bureau, indicating that the Commissioner of Competition does not intend to challenge Rogers acquisition of Bell's interest in MLSE.

The deal is subject to league approvals and approval from the CRTC.

“This reflects an important step in securing approvals and expanding our ownership of MLSE, one of the most prestigious sports and entertainment organizations in the world,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers.“As Canada's leading communications and entertainment company, live sports and entertainment are a critical part of our core business strategy.”

In September, Rogers announced a deal to acquire Bell's stake in MLSE for C$4.7 billion to become majority owner of MLSE.

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(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI) today announced it has received clearance from the Competition ...
Rogers Provides Update On Its Acquisition Of Bell’S 37.5% Stake In MLSE