Pursuits
AMC Networks Said in Talks to Acquire John Malone's Starz
- Discussions last year faltered on differences over valuation
- Malone says Starz would gain from finding media partners
John Malone, chairman of Liberty Media Corp.
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AMC Networks Inc., the cable network operator that owns shows including “The Walking Dead,” is back in talks to acquire billionaire John Malone’s Starz, another TV programmer, according to people familiar with the matter.
The preliminary discussions may not result in an acquisition, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private. Malone is the largest individual investor in Starz, according to company filings.