AT&T could turn DirecTV sale into a two-parter

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AT&T boss John Stankey has the chance to do some kitchen-sinking, and DirecTV is an ideal candidate for the drain. Disposing of it via a two-step merger could be good for shareholders, writes jennifersaba.

AT&T is once again exploring a sale of DirecTV, the Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 28. The process is still in its early stages although potential bidders include private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Platinum Equity, sources familiar with the matter told the Journal.

AT&T bought the satellite pay-TV provider in 2015 for $67 billion including debt. The division in which it sits lost more than 4 million subscribers for the 12 months ending June 30. Overall, it has 18.4 million subscribers.

 

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