According to a recent Bloomberg report, Liberty Global pl c. ( LBTYA ), a leading cable TV operator in Europe and Latin America, may consider a decision to spin off its Latin American operations. Liberty Global's Latin American operations include VTR Internet and wireless businesses in Chile and its 60% share in Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico. <\/p>\n
Liberty Global is trying to extensively penetrate the European region with its bundled video, voice and Internet (data) services. The European markets are still relatively untapped for this unique triple-play offering. <\/p>\n
Currently, the company is negotiating to acquire full control of Ziggo N.V., the largest cable MSO (multi service operator) in Netherlands. At present, Liberty Global holds a 28.5% stake in Ziggo. The financial terms on which the two entities are currently negotiating for the remaining 71.5% stake of Ziggo are yet to be disclosed. Ziggo competes with telecom operators such as Royal KPN N.V. and Vodafone Group plc. ( VOD ). <\/p>\n
Liberty Global has become the largest cable TV operator in Germany after its acquisition of UnityMedia GmbHand Kabel Baden-Wuerttemberg GmbH & Co KG. The company already has a strong presence in the Dutch cable-TV market through its UPC Broadband Holding BV unit, which is the second largest cable MSO in the country. The company currently holds a 58.4% stake in the Belgian cable TV operator Telenet Group Holding NV. <\/p>\n
In Jun 2013, Liberty Global acquired a 100% stake in the British cable MSO, Virgin Media. In the U.K., the merged entity poses serious competitive threat to British Sky Broadcasting Group plc and BT Group plc. ( BT ). British Sky Broadcasting Group is the largest pay-TV operator in the U.K. and is partially controlled by News Corp. ( NWSA ). Currently, Liberty Global carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). <\/p>\n
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