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Now the update is out of the way I have added. I hope we see long term value here now and maybe even a predator return. GLA

Any interesting read on the US market - thanks to Huckers on ADVFN

variety.com/2025/biz/news/media-mergers-acquisitions-2025-deals-1236263982/

$1.23 sterling today trading at its lowest point in nearly nine months….

Mark Kleinman tips ITV in City AM.

“ Just over 20 years after it was created and after a string of aborted attempts, ITV plc will finally succumb to a takeover bid. In fact, the commercial broadcaster will become the subject of a bidding war involving both rival media companies and private equity firms. “

That’s quite a statement……..

GLG partners reduced their short by .26% Friday

Might have to wait for the regular mainstream journalist’s to dig after the holidays….

Dividends to be reviewed going forward depending on cash flow. You can read about it in the prospectus and documents on their home Page. Always recommend a thorough read before purchase. GL

No stamp duty - that was a bonus

Https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/itv-and-youtube-announce-new-partnership

I like this - some would say about time - seeing how much you tubers make on the platform this appears to be a no brainier and sees off the argument of the next generations preferred platform….

ITV and YouTube Announce New Partnership | Press Centre

Https://thefinancialanalyst.net/2024/10/31/canal-plans-8-billion-ipo-on-london-stock-exchange-boosting-investor-sentiment/

Apologies if this was discussed back in Oct when first mooted. But confirmation received today by Vivendi’s board that they have authorised canals plus independent 8 billion listing in London on Dec 16th. Now I had missed this. But if you were the CEO of a similar business with inherent value locked within would you not be watching the listing process carefully? Because surely if this does unlock significant value as expected why would you not consider similar?

“The separation from Vivendi is indicative of a broader trend in corporate strategy, where companies are increasingly seeking to unlock value through demergers. This strategy aims to address the “conglomerate discount,” where the sum of the parts is often undervalued compared to a more streamlined entity.”

Canal+ Plans £8 Billion IPO on London Stock Exchange, Boosting Investor Sentiment - The Financial Analyst

Interpublic just taken over…not exactly the same space but shows there is still demand for marketing and advertising businesses…..

https://investors.interpublic.com/news-releases/news-release-details/omnicom-acquire-interpublic-group-create-premier-marketing-and

Decided to jump in - had been watching after the big Director buys earlier in the month - GLA

Well I have to say it’s held on better than I expected. Perhaps there is more than hot air behind this? Also the number of 100k and 50k buys today gets me wondering about insiders…..now that’s put the clappers on it…GLA

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Well there we go….we know who’s been buying now……..

Been watching for a while. Decided to tuck some of these away. Life’s a gamble. Do your own research.

Another nice 1,100 000 buy after the UT

What I would like to know is who bought late Friday and who is buying this morning…..🤞