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Guest Column: Anup Chandrasekharan, COO - Regional Content, IN10 Media, shares his hopes and concerns as the Star India-Viacom18 merger takes shape
Anup Chandrasekharan Sep 3, 2024 4:19 PM
Zee's latest filing, dated August 29, 2024, requests the NCLT to recall this order, signaling potential hurdles in the merger process with Sony
e4m Staff Sep 2, 2024 10:22 AM
The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with audiences on a larger scale, across multiple platforms
Sonam Saini Aug 30, 2024 9:16 AM
Speaking at Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani said the new entity will combine content creation with digital streaming to cater to every consumer's taste
e4m Staff Aug 29, 2024 3:26 PM
While the CCI's conditional approval is a major milestone, the merger may still encounter further legal and regulatory hurdles over concerns of harming competition, say experts
Aditi Gupta & Sonam Saini Aug 29, 2024 8:55 AM
After months of uncertainty, the CIC finally approved the $8.5 billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney on Wednesday
The green light from the CCI comes with a caveat: the companies must comply with certain voluntary modifications to address potential competition concerns
The share price of ZEEL jumped from Rs 135 to Rs 154.9 and closed at Rs 150.9 per share after it announced settling the merger dispute with Sony
Aditi Gupta Aug 28, 2024 8:07 AM
The CCI might require the sale of some cricketing rights as a condition for approving the $8.5 billion media merger, experts from legal fraternity told e4m
Aditi Gupta Aug 26, 2024 8:47 AM
The move may expedite CCI nod for the merger and also have a low impact on revenue, said a news report quoting media agency officials
A detailed dialogue with CCI is crucial to move ahead say legal experts who believe that the antitrust regulator may ask for more meaningful divestiture if it allows the combination to go ahead
Sonam Saini Aug 21, 2024 9:25 AM
According to a media report, the main concern for the CCI appears to be the control over cricket broadcasting rights, which could potentially lead to issues with pricing and market dominance
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2024 5:02 PM
As per media reports, both RIL and Disney are not keen on making changes to their cricket broadcast rights
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2024 8:05 AM
During the earnings call, Walt Disney’s Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said the company would lay out positive earnings from the India business consolidation once the merger deal is closed
Aditi Gupta Aug 9, 2024 8:26 AM
Lotte Wellfood announced the move as part of its strategic initiative, One India, that aims to enhance its brand presence and secure growth momentum in the Indian confectionery & ice cream market
As per media reports, both RIL and Disney are not keen on making changes to their cricket broadcast rights
According to experts, the Disney-Reliance merger could drive up ad rates for major properties like IPL and the World Cup, but its impact on general entertainment content may be limited
Sonam Saini Aug 1, 2024 8:19 AM
Even if the NCLT grants its approval, the Scheme cannot be implemented unless all regulatory clearances, including those from the CCI, MIB, and others, are secured
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2024 8:27 AM
The tribunal has reportedly instructed both parties to issue fresh notices of final hearing to governments, tax authorities and regulatory bodies
The company said it is in the process of obtaining requisite approvals for completion of the merger
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2024 6:56 PM
The tribunal has appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the meetings
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2024 3:07 PM
The fundraising will be facilitated through issuing equity shares, other eligible securities or both
Aditi Gupta Jun 6, 2024 4:44 PM
As per legal experts, the clearance was vital to assess if the merger would create an appreciable adverse effect on competition in areas like cricket broadcasting
Aditi Gupta Jun 3, 2024 8:33 AM
As per reports, Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman & CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, has said during a meeting that the company was considering several candidates as NP Singh’s replacement
e4m Staff May 31, 2024 11:15 AM
Singh, a Sony veteran of 25 years, has skippered the company through many key developments that impacted India's media landscape
e4m Staff May 24, 2024 5:35 PM
As per media reports, Zee has said that Culver Max and Bangla Entertainment have 'failed to comply with their obligations under the MCA'
A news report citing Zee's regulatory filing stated that in 2022-23, Zee incurred Rs 176 crore in merger-related costs and in 2023-24, it shelled out Rs 256 crore
The next step is to secure over 75% votes from stakeholders in favour of the merger; more approvals needed from NCLT, regulatory bodies and stock exchanges, say experts
Aditi Gupta May 20, 2024 8:44 AM
The Walt Disney Company recently said that it is expecting to close the merger in the first half of 2025
In a regulatory filing, the Walt Disney Company shared that if the merger is not finalized by February 28, 2026, Star India or RIL may terminate the deal
Also, the withdrawal of the plea will mean one less litigation for ZEEL which might help the company in the long run, say experts
Aditi Gupta Apr 17, 2024 8:43 AM
The decision will enable the company to continue to aggressively pursue all its claims against Sony in the ongoing arbitration proceedings at the SIAC and in other forums
e4m Staff Apr 17, 2024 7:23 AM
An estimated 5% of employees have been offered retention bonus if they remain with the company until the merger is complete. Additionally, Disney Star is expediting pending promotions
Naziya Alvi Rahman Apr 10, 2024 8:33 AM
Guest Column: Anup Chandrasekharan, COO - Regional Content · IN10 Media Network, looks back at the eventful last quarter of the media & entertainment industry
Anup Chandrasekharan Apr 8, 2024 5:11 PM
As per a media report, Viacom18’s restructuring, which comes close to the RIL-Disney merger announcement, will see Anil Jairaj, Viacom18 Sports CEO, reporting to Kiran Mani
In the aftermath of the Zee-Sony merger fallout and the subsequent crashing of its shares, Punit Goenka may have to soon find a partner for ZEEL to tide over the tough times, say industry experts
Aditi Gupta Mar 5, 2024 8:31 AM
In an interview with a media house, Punit Goenka, ZEEL's Managing Director, said several investors were keen in coming on board but the focus was on delivering value to the company shareholders
The hearing was earlier moved to February 21 after IPRS informed NCLT that its plea against the tribunal's February 9 order is pending judgment by the NCLAT
Post the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, the new company is expected to command more than 40% of TV market share and 34% of the digital OTT market share
Sonam Saini Mar 1, 2024 9:02 AM
Negotiating for IPL ad rates is likely to be challenging as the merged entity is at an elevated position in terms of sports programming, share marketers
Kanchan Srivastava Mar 1, 2024 8:25 AM
Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company said the media undertaking of Viacom18 will be merged into Star India Private Limited through a court-approved scheme of arrangement
Sonam Saini Feb 29, 2024 8:57 AM
As per reports, Reliance and Walt Disney have signed a binding agreement for the merger
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2024 9:18 AM
BSE had sought clarifications from ZEEL on news report claiming that its stock gained 4% following reports of an attempt to revive the merger deal with Sony
e4m Staff Feb 21, 2024 8:47 AM
A news report claimed that Zee stock gained 4% following reports of an attempt to revive the merger deal with Sony
e4m Staff Feb 20, 2024 6:36 PM
The net profit of ZEEL for Q3 FY24 was Rs 58.5 crore, up from Rs 24.32 crore in the same period in FY23
Aditi Gupta Feb 14, 2024 8:43 AM
Punit Goenka, ZEEL’s Managing Director, said during the Q3 earnings call that he has chalked out a plan to bring back the company’s margins and drive growth
Aditi Gupta Feb 14, 2024 8:28 AM
Experts say BCCI may suffer from lack of options for cricket rights. However, due to the market being less competitive, the industry may see tech and OTT giants enter the fray aggressively
Sonam Saini Feb 7, 2024 8:56 AM
According to legal experts, Sony will have the option to file an appeal before NCLAT against the decision of NCLT
Aditi Gupta Feb 6, 2024 8:50 AM
The media company also said that it will vigorously fight for its right to terminate the merger agreement and seek a termination fee among other remedies at the SIAC
Aditi Gupta Feb 5, 2024 9:34 AM
