DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit
DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.
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4 viewpointsDirecTV won't buy Colorado's Dish Network after bondholders reject deal
DirecTV calling off Dish Network takeover after bondholders balk
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4 viewpointsRan by 1 outlet· UPI
DirecTV Scraps Dish Acquisition as Bondholders Push Back on Satellite-TV Merger
Ran by 2 outlets· WUSA9, KING 5 Seattle
DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit
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2 viewpointsRan by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
DirecTV calls off acquisition of satellite TV rival Dish — as lenders revolt
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3 articlesDirecTV Abandons Deal to Acquire Dish Amid Bondholder Opposition
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