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- PCIA names new leader.(People)
- Byline: JEFFREY SILVA Former wireless policy-maker Michael T.N. Fitch has been named president of PCIA, a trade group that represents tower companies. Fitch, who succeeds long-time PCIA head Jay Kitchen, is set to officially take over...
- Research articles 2005-02-28
- Armstrong, C. Michael 1938–
- C. Michael Armstrong 1938– Former chairman and chief executive officer, AT&T Corporation Nationality: American.Born: October 18, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan.Education: Miami University of Ohio, BS, 1961; Dartmouth Institute, Advanced Management Program, 1976.Family: Married Anne Gossett; children: three.Career: IBM Corporation, 1961–1978, various positions; 1978–1980, president of Data Processing Division; 1980–1983, corporate...
- Research articles 2005-01-01
- Hughes Elecronics.(Noted)(Brief Article)
- DirecTV operator Hughes Electronics has changed its name to the DirecTV Group. The change, coming after News Corp. gained a controlling interest in Hughes, is intended to reflect the company's core business as a satellite entertainment firm. The ticker symbol has changed to DTV.
- Research articles 2004-03-22
- News in brief: CSFB lands PanAmSat mandate.
- Credit Suisse First Boston CSFB has been hired to consider options for PanAmSat, a US listed satellite company, including a sale for up to $3.5bn ([euro]2.7bn). Private equity groups are believed to have shown interest, with reports that Blackstone, Carlyle, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Texas Pacific...
- Research articles 2004-02-22
- StockPickReport.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings on Allstate, Starbucks, China Life Insurance, Abercrombi & Fitch, and Hughes Electronics.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-12 February 2004-StockPickReport.Com: StockPickReport.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings on Allstate, Starbucks, China Life Insurance, Abercrombi & Fitch, and Hughes ElectronicsC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02122004 SHREVEPORT, La. -- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - makes these short-term stock recommendations: Allstate...
- Research articles 2004-02-12
- US regulators approve News Corp's takeover of DirecTV
- WASHINGTON AFP ? US regulators approved News Corp's takeover of GM Hughes Electronics, the parent of satellite giant DirecTV, in a 6.6 billion dollar deal. The Justice Department said in a statement that it would not challenge the deal, following the approval of the Federal Communications Commission. The...
- Research articles 2003-12-19
- Referee calls time out on News deal for DirecTV.
- Oct 13, 2003 (The Sydney Morning Herald - ABIX via COMTEX) US regulators are demanding more information from News Corporation over its DirecTV acquisition plans. On 10 October 2003, the US Federal Communications Commission FCC said it would be reviewing the media group's plan...
- Research articles 2003-10-14
- Good news for News on DirecTV.
- Oct 07, 2003 (The Courier-Mail - ABIX via COMTEX) Shareholders of General Motors GM have approved a bid by News Corporation to acquire 34 per cent of Hughes Electronics. The stake in Hughes will give News control of satellite television company DirecTV. While GM...
- Research articles 2003-10-07
- Murdoch grilled on buy.
- Jul 09, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) Rupert Murdoch has until 6 August 2003 to assure US viewers he will not increase DirecTV's charges. The deadline was put in a letter to News Corporation's lawyers by Kenneth Ferree, the head of...
- Research articles 2003-07-09
- U.S. REGULATORS ASK MURDOCH TO PROVIDE MORE INFO ON HUGHES STAKE.
- SYDNEY, June 6 Asia Pulse - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp Ltd (ASX:NCP) has been asked by American regulators to provide more information on its US$6.6 billion (A$9.97 billion) purchase of a stake in Hughes Electronics Corp. News Corp said it, along with Hughes, had been asked by the...
- Research articles 2003-06-06
- The missing link.
- Apr 14, 2003 (The Economist - ABIX via COMTEX) The last couple of weeks have been successful for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Fox News' coverage of the war in Iraq was more popular than that of Time Warner's CNN. Regulators approved the merging of...
- Research articles 2003-04-14
- How I won the war.
- Apr 11, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) News Corporation's Fox News and British newspapers echoed Rupert Murdoch's public support for war in Iraq. The chairman has extended his media power. Subject to antitrust approval, News Corporation won control of US...
- Research articles 2003-04-12
- Not cheap, but worth the wait.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Sydney Morning Herald - ABIX via COMTEX) News Corporation chairman, Rupert Murdoch, is now possibly the world's most powerful media player. His new status follows the acquisition by News Corporation of a 34 stake in Hughes Electronics on 10 April...
- Research articles 2003-04-11
- He's got the whole world in his hands.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Sydney Morning Herald - ABIX via COMTEX) Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has acquired a 34 stake in Hughes Electronics. On 10 April 2003, the global media group said it had paid $US6.6bn ($A10.9bn) in cash and preference shares to acquire the...
- Research articles 2003-04-11
- News may launch bid.
- Apr 07, 2003 (The Mercury - ABIX via COMTEX) News Corporation shares increased $A0.36 to $A11.70 on the Australian sharemarket on 7 April 2003. The global media group is preparing to launch an $11.69bn bid to gain control of US satellite television group...
- Research articles 2003-04-08
- News bid for DirecTV looks on.
- Apr 09, 2003 (The Mercury - ABIX via COMTEX) News Corporation is reportedly about to make a $A10bn bid to control US satellite television group Hughes Electronics and its DirecTV arm. Media reports suggest the global media group could announce an offer to acquire...
- Research articles 2003-04-09
- Murdoch beams down on a much wider world.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Age - ABIX via COMTEX) Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has acquired a 34 stake in Hughes Electronics. On 10 April 2003, the global media group said it had paid $US6.6bn ($A10.9bn) in cash and preference shares to acquire the stake....
- Research articles 2003-04-11
- DirecTV last piece in pay-TV puzzle.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Daily Telegraph - ABIX via COMTEX) Rupert Murdoch's three-year wait to secure a global satellite television network appears to have been rewarded. News Corporation has gained approval from General Motors for the purchase of its 34 per cent equity...
- Research articles 2003-04-10
- News boosts global reach with $10.9b DirecTV deal.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Courier-Mail - ABIX via COMTEX) Global mass media group News Corporation will pay $US6.6bn ($A10.9bn) to buy a controlling 34 per cent stake in Hughes Electronics. The stake gives it control of Hughes Electronics' US satellite television subsidiary, DirecTV. News...
- Research articles 2003-04-10
- News sold off on DirecTV win.
- Apr 10, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) Rupert Murdoch has fulfilled his ambition to control the biggest satellite TV company in the US, DirecTV. The media magnate's News Corporation will pay DirectTV's overall parent, General Motors, $US6.6 billion ($A10.9bn) in...
- Research articles 2003-04-10
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