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Virgin Media Sells £339M UKTV Stake

Virgin Media has sold its 50% stake in pay-TV operator UKTV for £339 million.

    Virgin Mediahas sold its 50% stake in pay-TV operatorUKTVfor £339 million,金融时报》reports. The stake was bought by U.S. television companyScripps Networks.

    Scripps paid £239 million in cash and will pay about £100 million to buy the remaining preferred stock and debt owed by UKTV. Following the transaction,BBC Worldwidewill increase its stake in the venture to 60% via a cash and digital rights deal with Scripps.

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