Time Warner Inc. (0.4%)(TWX –$96.53–NYSE) (TWX, Financial) is a New York, New York-based entertainment company. Through a variety of brands like HBO, Turner, and Warner Bros, the company produces and distributes a wide variety of entertainment and media products. On October 22, 2016, AT&T Inc agreed to acquire Time Warner for $53.75 cash + $53.75 worth of AT&T stock, subject to a collar. The deal requires both shareholder and regulatory approval and values Time Warner at $108.7 billion. It should close prior to year end 2017.
From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)'s ABC Fund fourth quarter 2016 commentary.
