The Market Online - At The Bell

Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights

  • Sky Network Television (SKT) confirms media rumours of its potential acquisition of MediaWorks
  • The company said it was currently negotiating to buy MediaWorks’ radio and out of home advertising business
  • However, the likelihood of the sale is still uncertain, with discussions and due diligence ongoing
  • The company says it would not need to undertake a capital raise for the purchase, but it would need to seek shareholder approval
  • Shares in Sky Network Television last traded at $2.38

Sky Network Television (SKT) has confirmed media rumours of its potential acquisition of MediaWorks.

The company said it was currently negotiating to buy MediaWorks’ radio and out of home advertising business.

However, the likelihood of the sale is still uncertain, with discussions and due diligence ongoing.

The company said it would not need to undertake a capital raise for the purchase, but it would need to seek shareholder approval.

Sky said its management team and board believed this potential acquisition aligned with the company’s strategy to invest capital in growth opportunities.

Shares in Sky Network Television last traded at $2.38.

SKT by the numbers
More From The Market Online
The Market Online Video

ASX Market Close: IT stocks lead index higher | January 22, 2025

This was a seven-week closing high, achieved amidst positive sentiment as investors react to Donald Trump’s…
All watched over by machines of loving grace is a pretty good documentary

Wednesday notes: NEXTDC jumps on Trump’s $500B AI spend plan; JB Hi-Fi hits new record

It was a day not without its big-name earnings from the likes of Bubs (ASX:BUB) and
Home being built construction dwelling labour

200k new housing starts in 2026: UBS sees upside for construction, but are home prices too high?

In a new Global Research note from a team of UBS analysts headed by Economist George Tharenou, UBS sees “upside risk” for the
Image representing wireless networks

Etherstack signs US$1.2M deal with telecom giant AT&T, shares jump 12%

Etherstack Plc has signed a US$1.2M contract with global telecommunications carrier giant AT&T, pushing its shares…