- The Federal Trade Commission has brought an early close to its antitrust review of John Malone's swap of 4.5% of Starz (NASDAQ:STRZA) for 3.43% of Lions Gate (LGF), effectively giving it the go-ahead.
- Malone will get a board seat at Lions Gate and will remain the largest voting shareholder at Starz, holding about 32% of the voting power with his 6.1% equity interest.
- Previously: Maffei: More might come from Malone-Lions Gate relationship (Mar. 09 2015)
- Previously: Starz, Lions Gate deal may presage closer relationship (Feb. 11 2015)
- Previously: Lions Gate adds Liberty's Malone to board in Starz stock-swap deal (Feb. 11 2015)