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The Walt Disney Company DISThe company said on January 6, 2025 that it entered into a definitive agreement with FuboTV Inc. to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo. The company said Disney will hold 70% of Fubo at closing and that the deal is subject to regulatory approvals, Fubo shareholder approval and other conditions.
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AI summaryThe company said on January 6, 2025 that it entered into a definitive agreement with FuboTV Inc. to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo. The company said Disney will hold 70% of Fubo at closing and that the deal is subject to regulatory approvals, Fubo shareholder approval and other conditions.
Fubo has settled all litigation with Disney and ESPN over Venu Sports, the company said. The company also said Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and FOX will make an aggregate cash settlement payment of $220 million to Fubo at signing of the deal.
The company said Disney has committed to provide Fubo with a $145 million term loan in 2026 as part of the deal. It also said a termination fee of $130 million will be payable to Fubo under certain circumstances, including if the deal does not close because required regulatory approvals are not obtained.
Fubo will operate the combined business under its publicly traded name, led by its existing management team, the company said. It added that Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be offered as separate services. The company also said Disney will enter into a new carriage agreement that lets Fubo create a Sports & Broadcast service featuring ABC, ESPN and other Disney networks.
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Hulu + Live TV and Fubo to Combine; Disney to Hold 70% Stake
The company said on January 6, 2025 that it entered into a definitive agreement with FuboTV Inc. to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo. The company said Disney will hold 70% of Fubo at closing and that the deal is subject to regulatory approvals, Fubo shareholder approval and other conditions.
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Venu Sports Litigation Settled With $220 million Cash Settlement
Fubo has settled all litigation with Disney and ESPN over Venu Sports, the company said. The company also said Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and FOX will make an aggregate cash settlement payment of $220 million to Fubo at signing of the deal.
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$145 million Term Loan Commitment and $130 million Termination Fee
The company said Disney has committed to provide Fubo with a $145 million term loan in 2026 as part of the deal. It also said a termination fee of $130 million will be payable to Fubo under certain circumstances, including if the deal does not close because required regulatory approvals are not obtained.
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Post-Combination Structure and New Sports & Broadcast Service
Fubo will operate the combined business under its publicly traded name, led by its existing management team, the company said. It added that Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be offered as separate services. The company also said Disney will enter into a new carriage agreement that lets Fubo create a Sports & Broadcast service featuring ABC, ESPN and other Disney networks.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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