Media
RTL poised for full ownership of Five
Published Tuesday, Jul 12 2005, 17:57 BST | By Neil Wilkes
RTL is thought to be weeks away from a deal to secure full ownership of Five.
Reports in the weekend newspapers suggested that the broadcaster will pay around £220 million for United Business Media's 35% stake in the channel.
Discussions between the pair have been ongoing for four years but have now finally reached an "advanced" stage.
Reports in the weekend newspapers suggested that the broadcaster will pay around £220 million for United Business Media's 35% stake in the channel.
Discussions between the pair have been ongoing for four years but have now finally reached an "advanced" stage.
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