COMCAST'S SPLITTING UP! Here's Who Runs What
The media and cable giant is breaking into two powerhouses—and Wall Street is thrilled about the shake-up.
Big news from the top! Comcast is splitting itself in two, spinning off NBCUniversal (along with the Sky streaming service) into its own standalone company, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. The move has Wall Street cheering—analysts say ditching the "conglomerate discount" will let both businesses focus and grow faster on their own turf.
Here's the new lineup: Mike Cavanagh will lead the shiny new NBCUniversal empire, while Michael Angelakis (who was Comcast's CFO) takes the helm of the cable and broadband side staying under the Comcast name. In a memo to staffers, Cavanagh reportedly expressed confidence that NBCUniversal and Sky "fit well together and are set up for success" after the split wraps.
Translation? Two lean, mean media machines instead of one sprawling giant juggling everything at once. The Street thinks that's a winner—and honestly, it could mean faster decisions and fresher content coming your way from NBC, Universal, and Sky. Stay tuned!
Sources · The Hollywood Reporter · THR Business · Deadline