SKT Sky Network Television Limited.

[Stranger_Danger]

Is this the ComCast takeover vehicle?

Companies Website

Now, that is an interesting find. I could see you being right. Other alternatives would be a vehicle for revenue generated from streaming of movies to NZ customers to land, rather than release through cinema, which is becoming the trend for now, or perhaps a move to pre-empt any support the NZ Government may offer the sector and having a vehicle ready to obtain those benefits.

[Stranger_Danger]

The directors of that NZ company are sales people. Not plausible IMO

One is a CFO.

[mistaTea]

One is a CFO.

Aye, and been with the company in various guises since 2004.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanoarton/

Another one is a Finance guy who has been with the company a while too.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-watanangura-6b7ab731/

Interesting find Ogg!

[Ogg]

Aye, and been with the company in various guises since 2004.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanoarton/

Another one is a Finance guy who has been with the company a while too.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-watanangura-6b7ab731/

Interesting find Ogg!

I'm pretty sure it's just a holding company to license production content generated from the parent company.

Here's a sister company:

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...019F04D31F1669

"Principal activities of the company is marketing and distribution of video and DVD products and the copyrights derived from an exclusive license from a related group company."


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[jimdog31]

I'm pretty sure it's just a holding company to license production content generated from the parent company.

Here's a sister company:

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...019F04D31F1669




"Principal activities of the company is marketing and distribution of video and DVD products and the copyrights derived from an exclusive license from a related group company."


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I do love your theories OGG! my only wish is a takeover doesn't happen in the future , where else will I get my daily conspiracy theory dosage!!

I genuinely think they have a chance with the new Broadband package bundles.

[Ogg]

I do love your theories OGG! my only wish is a takeover doesn't happen in the future , where else will I get my daily conspiracy theory dosage!!

I genuinely think they have a chance with the new Broadband package bundles.

I'm hoping that with enough rumors circulating it will eventually come true.

[Ogg]

I've done some more digging...

Two years ago there was a rumor going around that Universal was going to buy Sky NZ. See this article here:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...W63GBGPU5MHTY/

What's interesting is that the timing aligns perfectly as Sky's AGM is "looming" next Tuesday. Therefore, it is possible Universal (Comcast) may have been kicking the tyres of Sky NZ recently. Perhaps they took a good look at the end of year results and are now in a position to make an offer.

It seems like the latest trends in the industry is to release movies straight to streaming. The success of Mulan on Disney+ was a watershed moment. The largest cinema chain in the UK has recently closed it's doors as the new Bond movie was pushed back to a 2022 release. The focus for distributors is all about streaming. The Universal movie "Trolls" was released direct to streaming this year. It appears Universal wants to continue doing this going forward. See here:

https://www.mic.com/p/universal-pict...issed-22859120

So, it seems plausible that Comcast maybe interested in acquiring Sky, not only for Neon customers but also because they can release content through the new set top box when it gets upgraded in the near future. The integration into Sky UK would also make it seamless.

Here's the newly created UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND LIMITED constitution:

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...0755CEBF4716E0

Directors Duties: Each director must act in a manner which he or she believes is the best interest of the company's holding company even though it may not be in the best interest of the company.

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There are 3 very likely buyers for Sky NZ:

-Comcast
-Discovery
-Infratil

So far no one has come forward to dip their toes and Sky's shareprice continues to be in the dumps.

I'm hoping for a Trademe like auction; whereby no one bids until the very last minute and all of a sudden the price goes bonkers!

(disclosure: the above is all lies)

[jimdog31]

I've done some more digging...

Two years ago there was a rumor going around that Universal was going to buy Sky NZ. See this article here:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...W63GBGPU5MHTY/

What's interesting is that the timing aligns perfectly as Sky's AGM is "looming" next Tuesday. Therefore, it is possible Universal (Comcast) may have been kicking the tyres of Sky NZ recently. Perhaps they took a good look at the end of year results and are now in a position to make an offer.

It seems like the latest trends in the industry is to release movies straight to streaming. The success of Mulan on Disney+ was a watershed moment. The largest cinema chain in the UK has recently closed it's doors as the new Bond movie was pushed back to a 2022 release. The focus for distributors is all about streaming. The Universal movie "Trolls" was released direct to streaming this year. It appears Universal wants to continue doing this going forward. See here:

https://www.mic.com/p/universal-pict...issed-22859120

So, it seems plausible that Comcast maybe interested in acquiring Sky, not only for Neon customers but also because they can release content through the new set top box when it gets upgraded in the near future. The integration into Sky UK would also make it seamless.

Here's the newly created UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND LIMITED constitution:

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...0755CEBF4716E0

Directors Duties: Each director must act in a manner which he or she believes is the best interest of the company's holding company even though it may not be in the best interest of the company.

--------------------------------

There are 3 very likely buyers for Sky NZ:

-Comcast
-Discovery
-Infratil

So far no one has come forward to dip their toes and Sky's shareprice continues to be in the dumps.

I'm hoping for a Trademe like auction; whereby no one bids until the very last minute and all of a sudden the price goes bonkers!

(disclosure: the above is all lies)

Theres my daily dose!! build it and they will come

[Dlownz]

I'm going to keep saying patience. I know this is a winner. What they are doing is great. Packages/broadband. No longer needing starter. This will be a huge turning point. I am frustrated the share price has not reached 17 cents yet but I know its coming. My picks for the year are doing well. I didn't pick sky as I didn't think they had reached the low point. They will be my first Pick for next year. Regardless. I'm looking forward to the update from sylvester

[clown]

I've done some more digging...

Two years ago there was a rumor going around that Universal was going to buy Sky NZ. See this article here:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...W63GBGPU5MHTY/

What's interesting is that the timing aligns perfectly as Sky's AGM is "looming" next Tuesday. Therefore, it is possible Universal (Comcast) may have been kicking the tyres of Sky NZ recently. Perhaps they took a good look at the end of year results and are now in a position to make an offer.

It seems like the latest trends in the industry is to release movies straight to streaming. The success of Mulan on Disney+ was a watershed moment. The largest cinema chain in the UK has recently closed it's doors as the new Bond movie was pushed back to a 2022 release. The focus for distributors is all about streaming. The Universal movie "Trolls" was released direct to streaming this year. It appears Universal wants to continue doing this going forward. See here:

https://www.mic.com/p/universal-pict...issed-22859120

So, it seems plausible that Comcast maybe interested in acquiring Sky, not only for Neon customers but also because they can release content through the new set top box when it gets upgraded in the near future. The integration into Sky UK would also make it seamless.

Here's the newly created UNIVERSAL PICTURES INTERNATIONAL NEW ZEALAND LIMITED constitution:

https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/...0755CEBF4716E0

Directors Duties: Each director must act in a manner which he or she believes is the best interest of the company's holding company even though it may not be in the best interest of the company.

--------------------------------

There are 3 very likely buyers for Sky NZ:

-Comcast
-Discovery
-Infratil

So far no one has come forward to dip their toes and Sky's shareprice continues to be in the dumps.

I'm hoping for a Trademe like auction; whereby no one bids until the very last minute and all of a sudden the price goes bonkers!

(disclosure: the above is all lies)

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