Why does Disney CEO Bob Iger consider the Fox acquisition "ahead of its time"?

Bob Iger believes the acquisition was timely because current market valuations of companies like Warner Bros. Discovery highlight the value of Disney's assets.

When did Disney acquire 21st Century Fox and for how much?

Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019 for over $70 billion.

What is the significance of Warner Bros. Discovery's valuation to Disney?

Warner Bros. Discovery's valuation multiples, in Iger's view, emphasize the value of Disney's intellectual property, brands, and franchises.

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Disney CEO Defends Fox Deal Amidst WBD Turmoil

2 Feb

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Summary

Disney CEO Bob Iger defended the Fox acquisition as timely.
He cited Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) market valuation as proof.
The $70 billion Fox deal closed in 2019, adding significant debt.

Disney CEO Defends Fox Deal Amidst WBD Turmoil

Disney CEO Bob Iger has asserted that the company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, finalized in 2019 for over $70 billion, was "ahead of its time."

Speaking after quarterly earnings, Iger pointed to the current financial landscape of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) as evidence of Disney's shrewd deal-making. He suggested that the significant multiples rivals have paid for assets like WBD underscore the inherent value of Disney's own intellectual property, brands, and franchises.