CEO Péladeau has already said he is interested in Freedom Mobile
By Ahmad Hathout
MONTREAL – Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau has been making headlines in recent weeks by suggesting he is interested in acquiring Freedom Mobile in the event that condition is forced by regulators as part of a Rogers-Shaw merger. Now, he’s sending lobbyists west to familiarize the brand.
During a conference call related to his company’s first quarter earnings report this month, Péladeau expressed interest in taking Videotron’s brand nationwide. He said regulatory conditions are better now, following the CRTC’s decision to give regional carriers access to the wireless…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications said today holders of its class A shares and class B shares voted overwhelmingly in favour of the company’s purchase by Rogers Communications.
The previously announced plan of arrangement for the proposed combination of the two companies was approved at the special meeting of Shaw’s shareholders held on May 20, 2021.
“Today marks an important milestone in the journey to combine Shaw and Rogers, creating a truly national network provider with far-reaching and multigenerational benefits for all Canadians,” said Brad Shaw, executive chair and CEO, in the press release.
“Shaw’s shareholders overwhelmingly supported the transaction and the high…
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Advisory firms recommend shareholders vote in favour
CALGARY — Shaw Communications announced today two independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis and Co., have recommended that Shaw’s shareholders vote for the proposed business merger with Rogers Communications announced in March.
The proposed $26-billion purchase deal would see Rogers acquire all of Shaw’s issued and outstanding Class A participating shares and Class B non-voting participating shares.
Shaw says a special shareholder meeting will be held virtually on May 20 at 10 a.m. MT. The purpose of the meeting is for Class A and B shareholders to consider…
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VANCOUVER — Digital marketing and audience analytics company Magnify Digital announced Tuesday morning Bell Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund and Telus Fund are joining together to support a pilot project designed to drive discoverability of Canadian content and to provide content producers with tools and insights to help build audiences for their projects.
Vancouver-based Magnify Digital says its new audience analytics platform, ViewerCentric, is a cornerstone of its so-called Audience Development Pilot Project, which aims to standardize audience development requirements and reporting periods across the three funders.
ViewerCentric aggregates and visualizes audience data from multiple sources in one dynamic platform to help…
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EXTON, PA — The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), a subsidiary of CableLabs, announced today the appointment of a newly formed board of directors, which includes two Canadian executives.
The new board was approved on April 9 and is led by chairwoman Stephanie Mitchko-Beale, executive vice-president and chief technology officer of Charter Communications. The new board members start their two-year term effective today.
Appointed as secretary of the board is Ron McKenzie, senior vice-president of technical operations at Rogers Communications. The other Canadian board member is Damian Poltz, senior vice-president of wireline technologies and strategy at Shaw Communications.
The 14-member board…
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VANCOUVER – Shaw Communications is teaming up with three talented local artists to create sidewalk murals that will celebrate the first-ever virtual Vancouver Sun Run.
The event supports Arts Umbrella, a local organization which aims to inspires the next generation of artists and creators.
Commissioned by Shaw, artists Carrielynn Victor (she and her mural is above), Grace Gihm, and Andrew Tavukciyan are producing three inspiring murals that reflect the Sun Run’s community spirit and evoke a sense of unity and belonging when we are physically unable to come together to celebrate, says the press release.
From April 18-30, the original artworks can…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications today launched what it’s calling Gig Wi-Fi to give customers “the faster speeds, lower latency, and more consistent Wi-Fi signal they need to connect all their devices.”
Available today, the new level of service takes advantage of the Shaw Fibre+ Gateway 2.0 modem, its “new Wi-Fi 6-certified modem capable of delivering gigabit Wi-Fi download speeds in the home” and allowing for many more devices to be used at the same time, says the release.
“As Western Canadians continue incorporating more connected technology in their home to work, game and stream, they may be surprised that having dozens…
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CALGARY – Shaw Communications announced Thursday its consolidated revenue increased by 1.8% to $1.39 billion in the second quarter ended February 28, 2021, as compared to the prior year’s Q2.
Its adjusted EBITDA increased 6.2% year-over-year to $637 million and net income increased 29.9% to $217 million. Second quarter results do not include any costs or financial impacts from the proposed transaction with Rogers, says the press release.
The company did not hold a conference call with financial analysts and the messaging in its press release was heavy on the merger.
“Our country has been a leader in building and operating…
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By Greg O’Brien
OTTAWA – While one question was answered Wednesday, a few others have arisen surrounding the June 2021 auction of 3500 MHz wireless spectrum.
There was much speculation whether Shaw would take part in the auction, now that Rogers is buying the company, and on the list of qualified bidders released by Industry, Science and Economic Development Wednesday, Shaw is absent, so it’s officially out. As we reported, it probably would have been disqualified from bidding on set aside spectrum anyway, if it had taken part.
“This confirms Shaw is all in on the proposed deal with Rogers…
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By Denis Carmel
OTTAWA – When the members of the Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) began talking about studying the proposed acquisition of Shaw by Rogers, one member suggested that they should not bother inviting the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development since he would not be able to say anything but instead then invite the chairman of the CRTC, the commissioner of competition and top representatives from the Department of Industry.
They all were the witnesses on Wednesday, April 7 and… they could not share anything useful because they are prohibited from prejudging the issue.
The Minister, François-Philippe…
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