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Disney, Comcast enter arbitration over disputed Hulu valutation - report

Friday 11 June 2021 | 09:20 CET | News
Disney and Comcast are in arbitration over the valuation of their joint venture Hulu. Comcast has accused Disney of delaying the international launch of loss-making Hulu in order to push down the price it has to pay for buying out Comcast's 33 percent stake, The Information reports.

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Categories: Broadcast & Satellite / Internet
Companies: Comcast / Disney / Hulu
Countries: United States
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