Disney & Fox Shareholders Vote In Favor of a $71.3 Billion Deal | THR News

Disney & Fox Shareholders Vote In Favor of a $71.3 Billion Deal | THR News

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Disney is set to acquire major parts of Fox, including its film and TV studios, for $71.3 billion. This deal, which includes stakes in Hulu and Sky, was made possible after Comcast withdrew its competing bid. Disney's acquisition has received regulatory approval with conditions, such as selling Fox Sports regional networks. Assets not acquired by Disney will form New Fox, including Fox News and Business Networks. Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, expressed confidence in the acquisition's long-term value.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What major assets did Disney acquire from Fox in the $71.3 billion deal?

Fox Sports regional networks

20th Century Fox film and TV Studios, Star India, FX, Nat Geo

Comcast's cable networks

Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network

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Which company initially topped Disney's offer for Fox's assets with a $65 billion cash bid?

AT&T

Comcast

Time Warner

Viacom

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What condition did the US Justice Department impose for the Disney-Fox merger?

Disney must merge with Comcast

Disney must acquire all of Fox's assets

Disney must sell its stake in Hulu

Disney must sell Fox's sports networks

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which parts of Fox were not included in Disney's acquisition?

Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network

Nat Geo and Hulu

Star India and FX

20th Century Fox film and TV Studios

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What did Disney's CEO Bob Iger express about the acquisition?

Interest in acquiring more assets

Concern over regulatory hurdles

Confidence in creating long-term value

Doubt about the acquisition's success