Moody's says regulatory pressure on AT&T-Time Warner deal creates uncertainty, but a broken deal would be credit positive
Announcement: Moody's says regulatory pressure on AT&T-Time Warner deal creates uncertainty, but a broken deal would be credit positive. Global Credit Research- 10 Nov 2017. New York, November 10, 2017-- Moody's Investors Service, said that the US Department of Justice's extended review of AT&T Inc.' s pending $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc. creates uncertainty and could result in negative consequences.Time Warner is a media and entertainment company. The company classifies its businesses into three reportable segments: Turner, consisting principally of cable networks and digital media properties operating more than 175 channels globally; Home Box Office, consisting premium pay television and OTT services domestically and premium pay, basic tier television and OTT services internationally, as well as home entertainment and content licensing; and Warner Bros., consisting principally of television, feature film, home video and videogame production and distribution. The company also holds interests in companies that operate broadcast networks.
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