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The BBC has confirmed it is considering a part-sale of BBC Worldwide or floating it on the stock market.
Finance director Zarin Patel hopes to find a deal by 2012 and said it was a "tempting" way to raise funds for expansion.
The division is valued at more than £2 billion and reports suggest it could sell 25% to make over £500m. It is keen to grow to generate more income for the BBC but the Government limits its borrowing at £350m.
However, Patel said there were also concerns about the corporation losing control of Worldwide in potential deals: "We have to think about brand control. Who do we want to be in bed with?"
Patel is also to look at commercialising the research and innovation centre at the BBC.
Finance director Zarin Patel hopes to find a deal by 2012 and said it was a "tempting" way to raise funds for expansion.
The division is valued at more than £2 billion and reports suggest it could sell 25% to make over £500m. It is keen to grow to generate more income for the BBC but the Government limits its borrowing at £350m.
However, Patel said there were also concerns about the corporation losing control of Worldwide in potential deals: "We have to think about brand control. Who do we want to be in bed with?"
Patel is also to look at commercialising the research and innovation centre at the BBC.
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