Comcast plans to split into two businesses, NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast said Monday it volition divided into 2 companies by spinning disconnected NBCUniversal and Sky, giving existing shareholders banal successful some businesses.

In a statement, the institution said the tax-free spinoff volition let each concern to prosecute its ain strategy, put for maturation and make shareholder value.

Shares of Comcast jumped $4.85, oregon 21%, to $28.02 successful premarket trading.

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Edited by Stephen Smith

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