Disney and Comcast seek adviser to resolve Hulu valuation, sources say


by KSL News

KSL News— Walt Disney and Comcast are seeking to hire a financial adviser to resolve a dispute over how to value the 33% stake in streaming platform Hulu that the former will acquire from the latter, according to people familiar with the matter.

Benzinga—Disney, Comcast Seek Advisor To Figure Out How Much Hulu Is Really Worth: Report. Walt Disney Co and Comcast Corporation are working to resolve a valuation dispute regarding Disney's planned acquisition of Comcast's 33% stake in Hulu, with discussions to hire a financial advisor for an independent valuation after significant discrepancies arose between their respective bank assessments. read more

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