ITV deal could 'create material value' but regulators might object, say analysts

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ITV shares are reacting to the confirmation of talks to sell its broadcast arm for $2 billion, a move that could significantly boost EPS via buybacks and transform the company into a pure-play content studio. While the potential for a future Netflix acquisition is a positive catalyst, regulatory hurdles regarding Sky's dominance in the UK ad market represent a primary risk to the deal's completion.

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