French receiver manufacturer Netgem continues to progress, announcing first quarter revenues up 39% on a like for like basis.
Lagardere to shed 20% share in Canal+
The French media group Lagardere wants to sell its 20% stake in Canal+ France, which is estimated to be worth around €1.4 billion. Vivendi SA, which owns the remaining 80%, […]
ONO successfully closes refinancing plan
ONO has successfully closed a refinancing plan that will bring in €3.5 billion to the Spanish cablenet. It follows last January’s backing by a number of financial institutions of plans […]
Virgin commits to new £675m loan
Virgin Media has announced it has committed to a new £675 million ($762m) loan facility as the cablenet continues to refinance its senior facilities agreement.
Cabovisao still facing sub decline
Cabovisao’s new customer retention and acquisition strategies have helped stem the number of subscriber losses at the Portuguese cablenet.
Brightcove quiet on IPO
Online video management company Brightcove has confirmed the closure of a $12 million (€8.93m) Series D financing, but remains silent on the possibility of an IPO.
Ziggo reports almost 50% digital
Dutch cable operator Ziggo came close to the 50% tipping point for digital homes in 2009. Out of a total of 3,165,000 analogue cable TV customers, 1,552,000 subscribed to digital. […]
Kudelski finally completes OpenTV acquisition
The purchase of middleware and interactive advertising specialist OpenTV by the Swiss technology group Kudelski has finally been completed.
Macquarie fund sells Arqiva holding
Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Limited is to sell its 8.7% interest in Arqiva. The proceeds will net the Singapore-based fund S$240.1 million (£115 million).
NDS plans return to market
NDS will likely seek a London listing in 2012, just three years after an agreement with private equity firm Permira took the News Corp technology firm into private hands.