A social occasion in August 2012 was the starting point for a six-month courtship that was to lead to the acquisition of Virgin Media by Liberty Global.
Liberty looks to the future
CABLE CONGRESS 2013 – LONDON. Liberty Global could still see 80% of its revenues in Europe derived from only five markets in five years time, according to Mike Fries, the […]
Duco Sickinghe steps down as Telenet CEO
The board of directors of Telenet has announced that the company accepted the resignation of its CEO, Duco Sickinghe.
Liberty gains record subs
Liberty Global gained a record 465,100 RGUs in Q4 2012 and 1,594,000 in 2012 as a whole, according to preliminary unaudited consolidated results published by the company.
Virgin Media responds to press speculation
Liberty Global has set its eyes on Virgin Media. The UK operator said that it noted “the recent press speculation in relation to a possible corporate transaction between Virgin Media […]
Virgin Media confirms Liberty talks
Liberty Global is in talks with Virgin Media that could see the UK cable operator become a part of the UPC network.
Film1 and Sport1 hit 525,000 subs
The total number of subscribers to Chellomedia’s Film1 and Sport1 premium channels has reached 525,000, a growth of 7% during the past 12 months.
Fries: Cable learning from Netflix, but he has the content
Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries says there are lessons to be learnt from over-the-top steamer Netflix, but made it clear cable would have the final say.
Giesbers to head LGI’s Horizon unit
Mark Giesbers, director of marketing and content, UPC Netherlands, will join UPC parent Liberty Global from February 1.
Fight over Telenet valuation continues
Telenet’s independent directors have said that Liberty Global’s bid for the Belgian cable operator “does not sufficiently reflect the value of the company and its prospects.”