- Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCK) confirmed discussions with BT Group to create a new sports venture in the U.K. by combining its Eurosport business in the U.K. and Ireland with BT Sport.
- The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022, pending a definitive agreement and regulatory approval.
- The proposed U.K. venture would bring together BT Sport and Eurosport U.K., which have extensive portfolios of premium sports rights.
- Discovery forayed into the global sports media business in 2014 with its acquisition of Eurosport.
- Price Action: DISCA shares traded higher by 4.21% at $28.86 on the last check Thursday.
