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Banijay and All3Media Complete $8 Billion Merger, Set London Headquarters
Banijay Entertainment and the Redbird IMI-owned All3Media have completed their 8 billion merger, creating what the two have described as “the world’s largest independent production company.” Despite Banijay’s Parisian roots, the combined company — which will go under the name Banijay Entertainment — will be based in All3Media’s home of London, adding a further boost to the []
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Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
Banijay’s Marco Bassetti and Jeff Zucker on Officially Completing Their $8 Billion All3Media Merger
It’s a done deal. RedBird IMI and Banijay have completed their 8 billion merger, led by Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti, respectively. With the Euro regulatory process wrapped, together they will run the production-distribution behemoth, which is headquartered in London and publicly traded. The merger brings together Banijay’s stable of hit shows and formats, including “Peaky Blinders” and “Big []
UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
Comcast, NBCUniversal splitting into separate companies
Comcast, NBCUniversal splitting into separate companies
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· Jul 3, 2026
VBL shares rise 1.9% after subsidiary merger announcement
The company announced two of its South African subsidiaries — Twizza Proprietary Limited and Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (Bevco) — will be absorbed into its holding company
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Getty Images scraps Shutterstock merger
Getty Images scraps Shutterstock merger
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Comcast to break up into companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
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Diageo enters agreement to sell Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ont.
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