http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/rss.asp?symbol=LBTYA Liberty Global Company Newsfeed en Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 EDT Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57652382&headline=liberty-global-puts-chellomedia-up-for-sale http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57652382&headline=liberty-global-puts-chellomedia-up-for-sale <div class='newsbody'><p> John Malone's international cable business, Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA, LBTYB), has put its Chellomedia television-channel business up for sale, in a move that could lead to a deal valued at between $800 million and $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. </p> <p>... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57573796&headline=liberty-global-unveils-management-changes-at-virgin-media-upc http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57573796&headline=liberty-global-unveils-management-changes-at-virgin-media-upc <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Cable company Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) said Wednesday that it will appoint Robert Dunn, currently managing director of UPC Netherlands, as chief financial officer of Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) once the company wraps up its $16 billion takeover of the U.K... Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:31 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57539124&headline=virgin-media-to-delist-in-london-june-10-following-liberty-global http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57539124&headline=virgin-media-to-delist-in-london-june-10-following-liberty-global <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON--Virgin Media Inc. (VMED.LN), a provider of broadband internet, television and telephony services, said Monday that the listing of its ordinary shares on the Official List and the admission of those shares to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange will... Mon, 13 May 2013 09:10:05 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57493228&headline=bt-group-to-offer-sports-packages-to-pubs-clubs-hotels http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57493228&headline=bt-group-to-offer-sports-packages-to-pubs-clubs-hotels <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON--Telecommunications provider BT Group PLC (BT.A.LN) Thursday unveiled its new BT Sport commercial TV packages for pubs, clubs, betting shops, hotels and other commercial premises which it says "massively" undercuts Sky. </p> <p> MAIN FACTS: </p> <p> -A typical independent... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:55:20 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57492605&headline=bt-to-offer-3-sports-channels-free-to-consumer-broadband-customers http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57492605&headline=bt-to-offer-3-sports-channels-free-to-consumer-broadband-customers <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON--Telecommunications provider BT Group PLC (BT.A.LN) said Thursday it will launch three Sports channels--BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN--free to any consumer BT broadband customer. </p> <p> MAIN FACTS: </p> <p> -To encourage people to switch, BT is offering new customers... Thu, 09 May 2013 07:25:25 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57476265&headline=ex-news-corp-executive-to-run-virgin-media http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57476265&headline=ex-news-corp-executive-to-run-virgin-media <div class='newsbody'><p> LONDON--Former News Corp. (NWS) executive Tom Mockridge is to take the top job at U.K. cable-television and Internet company Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) once Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) wraps up its $16 billion takeover of the firm early next month. </p> <p> Mr. Mockridge, a New... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:08 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57445143&headline=liberty-global-1st-quarter-loss-narrows-as-revenue-grows http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57445143&headline=liberty-global-1st-quarter-loss-narrows-as-revenue-grows <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Kristin Jones </pre> <p> Liberty Global Inc.'s (LBTYA, LBTYB) first-quarter loss narrowed, helped by higher revenue as well as gains on derivatives. </p> <p> Liberty Global, led by media mogul John Malone, has forged ahead lately on an aggressive global expansion plan... Mon, 06 May 2013 18:18:39 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57369701&headline=liberty-global-raises-stake-in-ziggo http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57369701&headline=liberty-global-raises-stake-in-ziggo <div class='newsbody'><p> By Robin van Daalen </p> <p> AMSTERDAM--Cable company Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) raised its stake in Ziggo NV (ZIGGO.AE), fueling speculation about a possible takeover of the Dutch cable operator. </p> <p> Liberty Global, which already owned 12.65% of Ziggo, raised its stake... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:28:32 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57326747&headline=telenet-1q-net-profit-rises-to-eur38-4-million-from-eur12-2-million http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57326747&headline=telenet-1q-net-profit-rises-to-eur38-4-million-from-eur12-2-million <div class='newsbody'><p> BRUSSELS--Belgian cable provider Telenet NV (TNET.BT), which is majority owned by Liberty Global, said profit rose in the first quarter as revenue increased on growth in the mobile sector. </p> <p> MAIN FACTS: </p> <p> -Revenue of EUR405.6 million, up 11% year-on-year, driven... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:43:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57297110&headline=virgin-medias-new-year-off-to-good-start http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57297110&headline=virgin-medias-new-year-off-to-good-start <div class='newsbody'><p> By Lilly Vitorovich </p> <p> LONDON--Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) said Wednesday that it's made a good start to 2013 as the U.K.'s second biggest pay-television operator booked a rise in first-quarter profit and revenue, underpinned by 8,600 new cable customers and existing customers... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:48:15 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57206445&headline=liberty-global-prepares-acquisition-of-kabel-deutschland-report http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57206445&headline=liberty-global-prepares-acquisition-of-kabel-deutschland-report <div class='newsbody'><p> Global cable group Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYB) is preparing a takeover bid for Germany's Kabel Deutschland Holding AG (KD8.XE), Manager magazine reports in the advance release of an article to be published in Friday's edition. </p> <p> Liberty Global CEO Michael Fries and CEO... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:28:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57163658&headline=eu-approves-liberty-global-virgin-media-deal http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=57163658&headline=eu-approves-liberty-global-virgin-media-deal <div class='newsbody'><p> BRUSSELS--Europe's biggest cable operator Liberty Global Inc (LBTYA) received the green light Monday for its 17.2 billion euros ($22.5 billion) acquisition of Virgin Media Inc., the U.K.'s second largest pay-TV operator, after European Union said the acquisition raised no competition... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:30:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56941186&headline=liberty-global-acquires-12-65-stake-in-ziggo http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56941186&headline=liberty-global-acquires-12-65-stake-in-ziggo <div class='newsbody'><p> AMSTERDAM--Cable company Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) said Thursday it has acquired a 12.65% stake in Dutch rival Ziggo for around EUR632.5 million ($810.6 million), as it seeks to strengthen its position in a market where it's already present through its subsidiary UPC Netherlands... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:40:13 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56566223&headline=telenet-john-porter-named-ceo-as-duco-sickinghe-leaves-cable http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56566223&headline=telenet-john-porter-named-ceo-as-duco-sickinghe-leaves-cable <div class='newsbody'><p> By Frances Robinson </p> <p> BRUSSELS--Telenet Group Holding NV (TNET.BT) named John Porter, 55, chief executive after Duco Sickinghe said Tuesday he is resigning from the role at the Flemish cable TV operator. </p> <p> Mr. Sickinghe will be replaced by dual Australian-American... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:38:09 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56296637&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56296637&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Thursday's session are H.J. Heinz Co. (HNZ), Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ) and Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM). </p> <p> Heinz agreed to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKA, BRKB) and 3G Capital for more... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:28:16 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56285228&headline=liberty-global-4th-quarter-loss-narrows-helped-by-europe-expansion http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56285228&headline=liberty-global-4th-quarter-loss-narrows-helped-by-europe-expansion <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Kristin Jones </pre> <p> Liberty Global Inc.'s (LBTYA, LBTYB) fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the international cable operator was helped by its expansion in Europe. </p> <p> Liberty Global, led by media mogul John Malone, has forged ahead lately on an aggressive global... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:33:13 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56180342&headline=branson-to-clear-316-million-in-virgin-media-deal http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56180342&headline=branson-to-clear-316-million-in-virgin-media-deal <div class='newsbody'><p> Billionaire Richard Branson is set to top up his bank account with another $316 million following the agreed takeover of Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) by John Malone's Liberty Global (LBTYA, LBTYB) for $16 billion, the U.K. newspaper Independent reported on its website Wednesday... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:00:37 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56180307&headline=branson-expected-to-clear-316-million-in-virgin-media-deal-report http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56180307&headline=branson-expected-to-clear-316-million-in-virgin-media-deal-report <div class='newsbody'><p> Billionaire Richard Branson is set to top up his bank account with another $316 million following the agreed takeover of Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) by John Malone's Liberty Global (LBTYA, LBTYB) for $16 billion, the U.K. newspaper Independent reported on its website Wednesday... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:36:07 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56177771&headline=liberty-global-ceo-expects-eu-to-be-supportive-of-virgin-media http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56177771&headline=liberty-global-ceo-expects-eu-to-be-supportive-of-virgin-media <div class='newsbody'><p> Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA, LBTYB) Chief Executive Mike Fries Wednesday said he doesn't expect the company's planned $16 billion purchase of U.K. cable and Internet provider Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) to encounter regulatory issues in Europe. </p> <p> Mr. Fries, in an interview... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:29:17 EST http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56175143&headline=s-p-puts-ratings-on-liberty-global-on-watch-positive http://www.advfn.com/nasdaq/StockNews.asp?stocknews=LBTYA&article=56175143&headline=s-p-puts-ratings-on-liberty-global-on-watch-positive <div class='newsbody'><p> --S&amp;P puts ratings on Liberty Global on watch positive </p> <p> --Moody's puts Liberty ratings on review for possible downgrade </p> <p> --Firms cite Liberty's deal to buy Virgin Media </p> <p> Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services has put its ratings on Liberty Global... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:30:10 EST