Rivals cry foul at Sky's United deal
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BSkyB's deal to acquire Manchester United for 625 million pounds sterling has been opposed by major television companies in the UK. Detractors of the move said the acquisition will give BSkyB an unfair advantage in getting digital subscribers and in negotiating future TV rights with the Premier League. Officials at BSkyB and Manchester United, on the other hand, denied the allegations, saying United Manchester will continue to have the prerogative over its future TV contracts. The deal, which is being examined by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), is still subject to final approval of Trade & Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson.
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Its deal to acquire Manchester United for GBP625 million is opposed by major television companies in UK
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 1998
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The price of success
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Industry analysts are divided on whether or not Scottish Media Group's purchase of Ginger Media Group was a bargain at 225 million pounds.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2000
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Will two into one go?
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The article discusses the impact of an approved Granada-Carlton merger on advertisers, programme suppliers, and staff.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2003
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