Shaw Communications
Industry Minister Reiterates ‘Promoting Competition’, Separate Rogers-Shaw Decision Coming
A federal Tribunal this week dismissed the Competition Bureau’s application to block the $26 billion Rogers-Shaw merger, paving the way for it to proceed
Rogers-Shaw Approval is ‘Failure of Every Promise’ by Feds to Lower Prices: PIAC
"Consumers now face a decade of competitive winter, with higher cellphone, home Internet, cable, satellite and Internet TV, and home phone prices"
Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved by Competition Tribunal; Consumer Group Blasts Decision
With the Competition Bureau's case against their merger dismissed, Rogers and Shaw are expected to complete the transaction by January 31, 2023
Competition Tribunal Has Yet to Reach Decision on Rogers-Shaw Merger
Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton, who leads the three-member panel overseeing the Tribunal, hoped release a ruling before Christmas
Videotron Buying Freedom Would Harm Consumers, Says Competition Bureau’s Closing Arguments
Vidéotron's acquisition of Freedom Mobile as part of the Rogers-Shaw merger would put it in an "unprecedented relationship of dependence" on Rogers
Rogers-Shaw Merger Hearing vs Competition Bureau Concludes
Oral arguments are scheduled for December 13 and 14, and the federal judge overseeing the hearing wants to render a decision before Christmas
Shaw Q4 2022 Sees Profit Drop 33%; Nearly 53,000 Wireless Customers Added
The company reported consolidated revenue of $1.36 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter and $5.45 billion for its fiscal 2022 as a whole
Vidéotron-Freedom Deal Will Create ‘Near-National’ Fourth Competitor, Says Expert Witness
After acquiring Freedom, Vidéotron would be able to compete with the Big Three with a market share of over 11% with 73% network coverage
Rogers Exec Admits He’ll Get Paid $2 Million Bonus if Shaw Deal Completes
Not realizing the hearing was public, Rogers's President of Integration said on Thursday that he stands to receive a $2 million bonus if the Shaw deal closes
Shaw Sale to Rogers ‘Extremely Difficult’ for Family, Says Shaw CEO
Bradley Shaw said giving up the business was "extremely difficult" for the Shaw family, which will receive a $2.3 billion payout once the deal is done
Competition Bureau Challenges Shaw’s Claims of Having No ‘Path Forward,’ Points Out Profitability
The Bureau brought up Shaw's fiscal 2020 results, which included about $750 million in free cash flow and capital expenditures of around $1.1 billion
Shaw Says ‘No Viable Path Forward’ if Rogers Deal Fails
Shaw CFO Trevor English told the Competition Tribunal on Monday that the company won't be able to compete effectively unless it is taken over by Rogers