Rogers, MLSE
Rogers' MLSE deal and its ever growing power
Last week, telecomms giant Rogers Communications became a majority owner of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, putting them at the helm of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. The historic deal ensures a huge chunk of Canada’s sports star power is now all in Rogers’ hands.
What Rogers' Purchase of MLSE Will Mean for Raptors Fans
Despite Rogers' decision to buy out Bell's 37.5% stake in MLSE, the two telecommunication giants have agreed to keep their current division of television broadcast rights in place for the next 20 years.
Rogers To Become Majority Owner Of MLSE After $4.7B Buyout Of Bell
For over a decade, all of Toronto’s sport teams were owned by two telecommunications companies: Bell and Rogers. But that has changed with today's massive announcement.
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Rogers becomes largest owner of MLSE, buys Bell's 37.5% share for C$4.7B
Rogers Communications this morning announced it has signed an agreement to buy Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7B.
Rogers buys Bell’s MLSE stake for CAN$4.7bn
The Canadian telecommunications giant will become the controlling owner of the multi-team corporation with a 75% stake.
Rogers Takes Control of Leafs, Raptors in $3.5 Billion Deal
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying BCE Inc.’s stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. for C$4.7 billion ($3.5 billion), giving the telecommunications firm control of Canada’s most valuable sports company.
Rogers secures grip on Toronto pro sports with $4.7B MLSE buyout
After its $4.7 billion buyout of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Bell, Rogers now controls all men's pro sports in Toronto, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts,
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