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Disney Sells A+E Stake to Hearst

Updated 2026-08-04 20:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Hearst has agreed to acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for $1.2 billion, a deal expected to close in September. The transaction will make A+E Global Media wholly owned by Hearst.

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It’s official — Hearst has announced an agreement to acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly ow
2026-08-04 20:30 UTC
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