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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AT&T and TPG Close DIRECTV Transaction
DALLAS, July 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- AT&T completes sale of entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG. Today AT&T (NYSE:T) announced it has closed its previously announced transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. To automatically receive AT&T financial news by email, please subscribe to email alerts. About AT&T We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at Investors can learn more at © 2025 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AT&T View original content to download multimedia: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
2 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
TPG Completes Acquisition of AT&T's 70% Stake in DIRECTV
SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition from AT&T of the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV it did not already own. With the completion of this transaction, DIRECTV is now a wholly owned portfolio company of TPG Capital, the firm's U.S. and European private equity platform. This transaction strengthens TPG's existing partnership with DIRECTV and extends TPG's successful track record partnering with internet, digital media and communications companies. DIRECTV expects to accelerate investments in its innovative video offerings that bring value and choice to consumers. Since TPG's initial investment, DIRECTV has grown its next generation streaming service to millions of subscribers, delivering consistently high ratings for customer satisfaction and support, and significantly reducing churn. 'DIRECTV is a proven pay TV innovator, and we are excited to deepen our highly successful partnership at a pivotal time for the industry,' said David Trujillo, Partner at TPG. 'This transaction reflects our confidence in DIRECTV's management team and their ability to continue delivering exceptional value and a truly innovative streaming service to customers.' 'DIRECTV has the broadest diversity of programming available today, a portfolio of innovative video products and a legacy of providing better value than incumbent providers,' said John Flynn, Partner at TPG. 'The company is well-positioned to compete and thrive in a rapidly evolving content and technology landscape.' 'We are thrilled to build on our terrific partnership with TPG for DIRECTV's next chapter,' said Bill Morrow, CEO of DIRECTV. 'We have big plans to increase investments in innovative video services to deliver the best entertainment experience at the right value for our customers nationwide.' With the completion of the transaction, Thaddeus Arroyo, Lori Lee and Jamie Barton, all AT&T appointees to DIRECTV's Board of Directors, and Steve McGaw, independent board member, have stepped down from DIRECTV's Board. Tony Vinciquerra, former CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, has joined the DIRECTV Board. In that role, Mr. Vinciquerra oversaw content production and distribution, operations of global media networks and new product development. Mr. Vinciquerra currently serves on the Board of Madison Square Garden Sports, and has previously served as an advisor or Board member for numerous media, entertainment and technology businesses, including Qualcomm, Pandora Media, Univision Communications, Motorola and Fox Networks Group. About TPG TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $258 billion 1 of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.
New York Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How to watch Mexico vs. Honduras in Gold Cup 2025 semifinals for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A spot in the title game is on the line as Mexico and Honduras meet in the semifinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup tonight, July 2. The Mexican national team is the winningest team in Gold Cup history, with nine trophies including the most recent one. Their title defense continues today in the 48th all-time meeting with Honduras. Head-to-head, Mexico has the edge with 29 wins. El Tricolor advanced with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in the semifinals, while Honduras moved on following a 1-1 draw with Panama that ended in penalty kicks. The two teams last faced off in the November 2024 CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, where Mexico won the series 4-2 on aggregate. Whichever team wins tonight's match will advance into the June 6 final against either the United States or Guatemala. mexico vs. honduras: what to know When: July 2, 10 p.m. ET July 2, Where: Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) Channel: FS1 FS1 Streaming: DIRECTV Here's everything you need to know about Mexico vs. Honduras, including how you can tune in for free. When is the Mexico-Honduras match? Mexico and Honduras meet in the semifinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup today, July 2, at 10 p.m. ET. How to watch Mexico vs. Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for free: If you don't have cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service to stream Gold Cup matches for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include FS1. You can also take advantage of free trials of fuboTV (seven days) and Hulu + Live TV (three days). Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Cision Canada
2 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
AT&T and TPG Close DIRECTV Transaction
DALLAS, July 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- AT&T completes sale of entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG. Today AT&T (NYSE:T) announced it has closed its previously announced transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. To automatically receive AT&T financial news by email, please subscribe to email alerts. About AT&T We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at Investors can learn more at © 2025 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
USMNT takes on Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals—How to watch for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The second day of 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinals is underway, and the United States Men's National Team is making its 18th consecutive knockout round appearance against familiar opponent: Costa Rica. Today's quarterfinal marks the 44th time USA and Costa Rica go head-to-head; Team USA has the edge with 20 victories to Costa Rica's 17. RELATED: United States vs. Costa Rica odds, predictions: Gold Cup best bets, picks Sunday The US advanced into the quarterfinals with an undefeated group stage record, with wins against Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, and Haiti. Costa Rica finished second in their group, with a 2-1-0 record, wins against Suriname and the Dominican Republic, and a draw with Mexico. usa vs. costa rica: what to know When: June 29, 7 p.m. ET June 29, Where: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis) U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis) Channel: FOX FOX Streaming: DIRECTV Here's everything you need to know about USA vs. Costa Rica, including how you can tune in for free. When is the USA-Costa Rica match? The USMNT and Costa Rica meet in the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup today, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET. How to watch USA vs. Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for free: If you don't have cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service to stream Gold Cup matches for free. One option we love is DIRECTV, which comes with five days free and starts at $59.99/month, with plenty of subscription options that include TNT and truTV. You can also take advantage of free trials of fuboTV (seven days) and Hulu + Live TV (three days). Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
