Sunday, October 02, 2005

Sun - NTL, leading UK cable operator, to buy Telewest for $5.8bn

NTL and Telewest, the rival UK cable operators, are expected to announce this week their long awaited merger.

The two sides are said to be close to signing a deal, involving a cash and shares offer by NTL for Telewest at $23-24 per share, thus valuing the smaller group at $5.6-5.8bn.

The combined group could present a powerful challenge to Sky's business in the UK.

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