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online.wsj.com - 10/1/2009

Comcast, NBC in Deal Talks

— online.wsj.com — Talks to merge Comcast Corp.'s cable networks and General Electric Co.'s NBC Universal are the latest sign... of a big shift in television, with cable channels becoming more valuable than broadcast networks and companies rethinking their strategies for ... (more) Comcast, NBC in Deal Talks

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thestreet.com - 10/16/2009

Immelt On NBCU: Not About Raising Cash

— thestreet.com — FAIRFIELD, Conn. ( TheStreet ) -- General Electric ( GE Quote ) Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt... reaffirmed Friday that a partial sale or spinoff of its NBC Universal entertainment unit is on the table, while saying the company has no need for cash.  ... (more) Immelt On NBCU: Not About Raising Cash

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247wallst.com - 10/12/2009

Minority Partner Could Kill Comcast (CMCSA) Deal For NBCU (GE)

— 247wallst.com — GE (NYSE:GE) investors are thrilled that the conglomerate may be able to rid itself of its underperforming... media units, NBC Universal. It appears that GE is close to a deal with cable giant Comcast (NADSAQ:CMCSA) to create a joint venture to hold the entertainment company’s assets, a JV in ... (more) Minority Partner Could Kill Comcast (CMCSA) Deal For ...

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Vivendi mulls NBC Universal sale
FT Alphaville — French telecoms and media company Vivendi is considering selling its 20% stake in NBC Universal this year, reports the WSJ. However a final decision will not be made until at least mid-November and will depend on whether Vivendi can get a good price, leaving the fate of the movie and TV company in limbo as NBC Universal’s majority owner GE and US cable operator Comcast discuss a deal to merge NBC Universal with Comcast’s TV networks. The deal relies on whether Vivendi decides to sell.