# Market News: Sky Drops $2.1B on ITV: British Media SHAKEN

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Published: 2026-07-06T06:30:07+00:00
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British media just got a seismic shock. Sky has officially dropped a staggering $2.1 billion to acquire ITV's Media and Entertainment business. This game-changing move, set to finalize by late 2027, will rip ITV Studios into a standalone global content powerhouse. Shareholders are set for a massive payday, with roughly $1.27 billion returned. Industry pundits are calling this a defining moment, reshaping the UK's broadcasting landscape for decades to come.

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