Mediaset pay TV operations attract interest of NewsCorp
NewsCorp, the US-listed media group, is interested in the planned spin-off of Mediaset's pay TV operations in Italy and Spain, the Italian language daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported. The report cited market rumours claiming that NewsCorp head Rupert Murdoch had contacted Mediaset on the matter.
The report cited industrial sources. The item noted that TF1 does not yet have a presence in Spain or in Italy.
As previously reported,the French media group TF1, Canal Plus, RTL, Al Jazeera and Telefonica are believed to be interested in the spin-off.
A previous reported claimed that private equity firms Blackrock, KKR and Permira are also believed to be interested.
The report noted the operation foresees the contribution to a newco of 100% of the activities of Mediaset Premium and the 22% stake in Spanish operator Digital Plus.
Il Sole 24 Ore