News Corp (NWS, NWSA) has entered into an agreement to sell Foxtel Group to DAZN Group Limited, a leading global sports streaming provider, for an enterprise value of AUD 3.4 billion.
According to the agreement terms, shareholder loans totaling AUD 578 million, currently outstanding and owed to News Corp, will be fully repaid in cash upon the deal's closure. Foxtel’s existing debt will be refinanced upon closing and transferred with Foxtel. Additionally, News Corp will retain a minority stake of approximately 6% in DAZN, along with securing one seat on its Board of Directors. Telstra Group Ltd will also divest its minority interest in Foxtel, having shareholder loans of AUD 128 million repaid, and will acquire a minority stake in DAZN of about 3%.
This transaction is anticipated to conclude in the latter part of fiscal year 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.
In a separate announcement, Telstra confirmed its decision to sell its 35% shareholding in Foxtel to DAZN, aligning with News Corp’s divestiture of its 65% shareholding. It is projected that this transaction will not significantly impact Telstra's fiscal year 2025 financial guidance or its profit and loss for the current fiscal year.
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According to the agreement terms, shareholder loans totaling AUD 578 million, currently outstanding and owed to News Corp, will be fully repaid in cash upon the deal's closure. Foxtel’s existing debt will be refinanced upon closing and transferred with Foxtel. Additionally, News Corp will retain a minority stake of approximately 6% in DAZN, along with securing one seat on its Board of Directors. Telstra Group Ltd will also divest its minority interest in Foxtel, having shareholder loans of AUD 128 million repaid, and will acquire a minority stake in DAZN of about 3%.
This transaction is anticipated to conclude in the latter part of fiscal year 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.
In a separate announcement, Telstra confirmed its decision to sell its 35% shareholding in Foxtel to DAZN, aligning with News Corp’s divestiture of its 65% shareholding. It is projected that this transaction will not significantly impact Telstra's fiscal year 2025 financial guidance or its profit and loss for the current fiscal year.
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