In an SEC filing today, Viacom “anticipates” making an offer to acquire MarketWatch’s outstanding shares. In typical SEC-ese, the company explains that doesn’t mean the offer will be accepted or that anything definitive will happen. Viacom owns 22% through CBS Broadcasting; Pearson owns another 22%. Others with CBSMW on their potential shopping list reportedly include Dow Jones, Yahoo, the New York Times.
The full SEC filing here…
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