https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/amc-networks-buying-rlj-entertainment-owner-svods-acorn-tv-and-umc
A new media deal talk is at play here.
. After years of investments, AMC Networks is buying a majority stake in RLJ Entertainment, a company that owns streaming service Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel (UMC).
AMC Networks is buying the company as part of a going-private merger in a transaction valued at approximately $274 million. AMC Networks will pay, in cash, an aggregate of approximately $65 million to holders of RLJ Entertainment’s outstanding common stock, preferred stock and warrants not currently owned by AMC Networks, Robert L. Johnson and their respective affiliates.
A new media deal talk is at play here.