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When Will Bad Governance Affect Value at Liberty Media, Liberty Global, Virgin Media and Charter Communications?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:51:57 -0400

The news that chairman John Malone has taken a $2.62BN stake in is not good news for a world in which Governance Matters. Liberty Media's governance structure is not one which appears enamoured of public shareholders. Its staggered board (one where directors are only up for election once every three years) consists of mostly long-tenured directors. The multiple classes of stock with different voting rights give far more voting control to Malone than is represented by his economic interest. And the CEO and the CFO are involved in far too many other companies where Malone is also a director or the chairman or a significant owner.

Think Big Buyouts Are Back? Think Again.

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:37:58 -0400

5 Stocks With a Green Light From Analysts

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:55:31 -0400

We are in a lull between earnings seasons, but that doesn't mean analysts aren't busy with upgrades and downgrades; here are 5 stocks to buy and 5 to sell

5 Stocks With a Green Light From Analysts

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:55:31 -0400

Heard On the Street: Buyout Buzz Drives Stocks Higher

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:38:37 -0500

Heard On the Street: Buyout Buzz Drives Stocks Higher

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:38:37 -0500

We've had a flurry of mergers and acquisition activity over the last few weeks, so let's get to them and see if they benefit shareholders

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:53:29 -0500

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:53:29 -0500

British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media.

Liberty Global to Buy Virgin Media for $16B

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:53:03 -0500

Liberty Global to Buy Virgin Media for $16B

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:53:03 -0500

Liberty Global will purchase Britain's Virgin Media for $16 billion in cash and stock, the largest media merger since 2007.

Liberty Global To Buy Virgin Media For $23B As Billionaire John Malone Challenges Murdoch

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:13:16 -0500

Liberty Global announced late Tuesday that it had reached an agreement to acquire Virgin Media of the U.K. for an enterprise value of $23.3 billion. The deal pits billionaire John Malone against Rupert Murdoch, with Liberty entering Europe’s largest pay-TV market, directly challenging Murdoch's British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB).

Virgin Media Confirms In Talks To Sell To Liberty Global

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:02:49 -0500

Virgin Media this morning issued a statement confirming press speculation that the company is in talks about a "possible corporate transaction" between the company and Liberty Global.

Billionaire John Malone Makes a Power Move

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:02:54 -0500

Billionaire John Malone Makes a Power Move

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:02:54 -0500

Liberty Global and John Malone are looking looks to make an acquisition of Virgin Media, which could put pressure on rival network BSkyB.

Liberty in Talks to Buy Virgin Media

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:22:38 -0500

Liberty in Talks to Buy Virgin Media

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:22:38 -0500

Sources say that John Malone's Liberty Global is nearing a deal to buy Britain's Virgin Media in a deal worth as much as $24 billion.

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:54:25 -0400

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:54:25 -0400

This week, four Media stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").