Comcast Looks to Shore Up European Bet with ITV: Bloomberg Deals

Hi, it’s Aaron Kirchfeld and Shona Ghosh in London. Happy Friday. Today we’re looking at a cross-border media deal that’s brewing that is related to, but doesn’t include, the UK’s hit reality TV show Love Island. Plus, we’re waiting for news in the bidding war for Metsera and one of the biggest US utilities is closing in on a tuck-in.

Today’s top stories

• Sky owner Comcast in talks for ITV’s broadcasting arm.
• Nextera in talks to buy private equity-backed gas company.
• Siemens leaning towards dividend for Healthineers.
• World Cup stadium builder plans Casablanca IPO.
• BlackLine faces activist crowd ...