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Sky New Zealand has finalized its acquisition of Discovery NZ Limited for a nominal sum, aiming to leverage significant cost synergies and diversify revenue streams. Despite Discovery NZ’s recent losses, Sky projects a positive cash flow impact and a pathway to meaningful earnings growth by FY28.

Aspermont Limited reports a 7% revenue increase driven by subscription growth and a landmark contract with a top global mining company, while preparing to launch new data products.

Sky Network Television is set to acquire Discovery NZ for a nominal $1, instantly boosting its revenue by around NZD 95 million and expanding its digital footprint through the ThreeNow platform.

The Takeovers Panel has introduced a gradual lifting of voting restrictions on ARN Media's 6.83% stake in Southern Cross Media, following Sandon Capital's push to influence board control.

The Takeovers Panel has modified its restrictions on ARN Media’s voting rights over Southern Cross Media shares, gradually lifting limitations starting July 2025. This change reshapes the shareholder voting landscape ahead of key resolutions.

The Takeovers Panel has introduced a phased lifting of voting restrictions on ARN Media’s 6.83% stake in Southern Cross Media, allowing incremental voting rights restoration starting July 2025 amid a contested board spill.

Southern Cross Media Group has finalized the sale of its remaining television assets, fully committing to its 'All About Audio' strategy with a 5% rise in audio revenues for FY25 and a renewed focus on debt reduction and dividends.

Sports Entertainment Group upgrades its FY25 EBITDA forecast to $9m-$10m, driven by strategic divestments and new media initiatives, setting the stage for continued growth in FY26.

Aspermont Limited reports steady subscription growth with $11.2 million in annual recurring revenue despite a dip in total revenue, while gearing up for new data product launches and an IPO.

News Corporation has updated its financial statements to reflect the sale of Foxtel, reporting a 3% revenue increase in fiscal 2024 driven by its Digital Real Estate Services and Book Publishing segments, alongside a 66% rise in net income from continuing operations.

Southern Cross Media Group rebuffs Sandon Capital’s attempt to remove four directors, backed by majority shareholders and buoyed by strong operational momentum.

News Corporation reported a 3% revenue increase to $2.009 billion for Q3 2025, with net income attributable to stockholders tripling to $137 million. The company completed the strategic sale of Foxtel, marking a significant shift in its operations.