The NBC Television Network
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NBC Universal profit jumps 13% on gain - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 39 days 13 hours 39 minutes ago
The segment earned $732 million, compared with a profit of $645 million in the third quarter of 2008.
GE, Vivendi near deal on NBC stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 36 days 13 hours 46 minutes ago
A GE spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday morning.
GE, Comcast reportedly agree on value for venture - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 15 days 13 hours 5 minutes ago
The transaction had been held up for weeks, partly because the two sides couldn't reach terms on the value of the joint venture, as well as Comcast's cable networks and Vivendi's stake, Reuters reported late Sunday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation.
GE, Uncle Sam, and the Future of TV
TheStreet.com | 13 hours 6 minutes ago
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (TheStreet) -- General Electric(GE Quote) has proven skills lobbying on both sides of the aisle, an asset that may prove critical to the success of the much-anticipated sale of a controlling stake in its NBC Universal division to Comcast Corp. (CMCSA Quote).
Gilbert woman a winner on 'Let's Make a Deal'
Arizona Republic (Phoenix), The | 7 hours 47 minutes ago
Gilbert woman a winner on 'Let's Make a Deal', In episode aired Monday, Carole Burson won a Jet Ski worth $9,000.
Cover Story: 3 Reasons Why Cable Should Cheer the Marriage
Multichannel News | 9 days 1 hour 20 minutes ago
Comcast-NBCU Could Accelerate Authentication, Spur VOD Growth, Boost Cable Stocks
3 Reasons Why Cable Should Cheer the Marriage
Multichannel News | 10 days 15 hours 23 minutes ago
Comcast-NBCU Could Accelerate Authentication, Spur VOD Growth and Boost Cable Stocks
Comcast-NBC Deal Would Draw Lengthy Scrutiny in Washington
Wall Street Journal, The | 8 days 11 hours 10 minutes ago
Comcast Corp. has courted NBC Universal for months, but the companies would need to take a long detour to Washington before they make it to the altar.
Rivals pan Comcast, NBC deal
Chicago Tribune | 11 days 7 hours 59 minutes ago
Comcast Corp.'s potential takeover of General Electric Co.'s NBC Universal would damage competition and should be blocked by U.S. regulators, an advocacy group said Friday.
General Electric and Comcast closer to NBC Universal deal
Times (London), The | 15 days 1 hour 45 minutes ago
General Electric is understood to have agreed on a value of “about $30 billion” for the sale of a 51 per cent stake in NBC Universal to Comcast, America’s biggest cable operator.
Brad Paisley Leads Finalists With Six Nominations for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,' Country Music's Biggest Night [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 76 days 12 hours 59 minutes ago
...television for the first time -- making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The show aired on NBC through 1971 and on the CBS Television Network from 1972 through 2005 before moving...
Vivendi chief Jean-Bernard Levy says 'why not' to possible IPO of NBC Universal
Telegraph (London) | 28 days 14 hours 17 minutes ago
Jean-Bernard Levy, the chief executive of Vivendi, has delivered his strongest indication yet that he may dispose of the French media group’s 20pc stake in NBC Universal and support a possible flotation of the business.
ABC's 'Good Morning America' To Air CMA Awards Nominations Live From New York City Wednesday, Sept. 9 With Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 89 days 10 hours 32 minutes ago
...television for the first time - making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The show aired on NBC through 1971 and on the CBS Television Network from 1972 through 2005 before moving...
AP Source: GE could unwind stake in NBC Universal
Boston Globe, The | 42 days 22 hours 14 minutes ago
LOS ANGELESA proposed deal to acquire media giant NBC Universal would give current owner General Electric Co. the ability to unwind its stake over several years, and could see Comcast Corp. commit billions more to the joint venture, a person close to the situation said Monday.
AP Source: Comcast could spend 'billions' for rest of GE's NBC Universal stake after 3.5 years
Sun (Baltimore), The | 43 days 4 hours 9 minutes ago
A proposed deal to acquire media giant NBC Universal would give current owner General Electric Co. the ability to unwind its stake over several years, and could see Comcast Corp. commit billions more to the joint venture, a person close to the situation said Monday.
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Company Overview
| Company: | The NBC Television Network |
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| Industry: | Television Cable, Pay & Broadcast Networks |
| Website: | http://www.nbc.com |
This company is hoping TV viewers will share in a little water cooler talk at The Office with a group of Heroes. The flagship broadcast network of media conglomerate NBC Universal, NBC Television Network operates the #4 broadcast network NBC, which reaches millions of viewers through more than 200 affiliate stations including 10 that are company-owned or -operated. Its schedule is anchored by such shows as The Office, Heroes, and the Law & Order franchise. The Peacock network operates as part of NBC Television Group alongside TV production unit Universal Media Studios and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric; French telecom operator Vivendi owns the rest.
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| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 0 () |
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| Number of Employees | 0 (0) |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |