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Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into standalone companies

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Comcast announced plans to separate NBCUniversal and Sky into standalone public companies by the middle of next year. The company also named Chris Halpin as NBCUniversal’s chief financial officer. During the quarter, Comcast reported flat pro forma third-quarter revenue and generated $4.2 billion in free cash flow.

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Why it matters

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The planned divestiture of NBCUniversal and Sky is intended to create two companies with strategic flexibility and financial strength. Separately, Comcast’s Connectivity & Platforms segment saw revenue decline 2.6% and EBITDA fall 4.4%, reflecting financial effects from aggressive broadband competition.

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Who's involved

ComcastPlanning the corporate separation of NBCUniversal and Sky.
NBCUniversalIs slated to become a standalone public company.
SkyIs slated to become a standalone public company.
Chris HalpinNamed NBCUniversal’s chief financial officer.

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The entities involved

Comcast
American multinational telecommunications conglomerate
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NBCUniversal
American media and entertainment conglomerate

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Sky
South Korean pro gamer (1994−)

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