Deals
Comcast Mulls Bid for Fox Assets, Countering Disney
- Cable giant is said to line up financing for a potential bid
- Disney’s $52 billion takeover previously withstood Comcast bid
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A high-stakes contest between the world’s largest media companies is poised to take another turn.
Comcast Corp. is lining up financing for a fresh run at buying 21st Century Fox Inc.’s entertainment assets, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The move would counter Walt Disney Co.’s previously accepted $52 billion bid, which took the form of an all-stock offer.