Sky to acquire British broadcaster ITV for up to £1.6 billion
Euronews reports that ITV has agreed to sell its broadcasting and streaming divisions to Sky in a deal valued at up to £1.6 billion.
By Europa Express6 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CETUpdated 6 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Sky to acquire British broadcaster ITV for up to £1.6 billion
Strategic Context: Euronews reports that ITV has agreed to sell its broadcasting and streaming divisions to Sky in a deal valued at up to £1.6 billion.
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British media company ITV has entered into an agreement to sell its broadcasting and streaming business to Sky. According to Euronews, the transaction is valued at up to £1.6 billion, which is approximately €1.87 billion. The deal is intended to consolidate the two businesses, forming a significant competitor capable of challenging global streaming platforms.
The acquisition marks a major structural shift within the British media landscape. No further details regarding the integration process or regulatory approval timelines were provided in the report.