Starz Series B Cmn (STRZB) 30.00 $STRZB
Starz Brings on Distribution Veteran Joe Glennon as Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales
BusinessWire - Mon Jul 11, 11:03AM CDT
Starz Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Hirsch announced today the hire of Joe Glennon as Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales. Based in New York, Glennon will oversee all of the network sales activities for the core Starz premium pay TV businesses with multichannel video and digital distributors in the United States.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces an Investigation of The Board of Directors of Starz - STRZA, STRZB
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 05, 8:35PM CDT
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Starz ("Starz" or "the Company"
(Nasdaq- STRZA or STRZB-News) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("LGF".
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of STRZA and STRZB Shareholders
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 05, 10:12AM CDT
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of STARZ ("STARZ" or the "Company" in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("LGF". On June 30, 2016, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement for LGF to acquire all outstanding shares of STARZ in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, STRZA shareholders will receive two-thirds of a share of LGF and $18.00 in cash for each STRZA share they own, representing a consideration of $32.21 per share. STRZB shareholders will receive 0.63 of a share of LGF and $7.26 in cash for each STRZB share they own, representing a consideration of $33.73 per share.
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Starz
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 01, 3:13PM CDT
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF" are investigating the proposed sale of Starz ("Starz" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) to Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation ("Lions Gate" (NYSE: LGF). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Starz Series A stock will receive $18.00 in cash as well as 0.6784 of a share of Lions Gate non-voting stock, while shareholders of Starz Series B stock will receive $7.26 in cash and 0.6321 of a share of Lions Gate voting stock and 0.6321 of a share of Lions Gate non-voting stock for each share of Starz respective stock that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Asian shares rise as low interest rates fuel buying
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Thu Jun 30, 10:21PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Friday with investors remaining in a buying mood amid low interest rates and after world markets recovered their losses from Britain's vote to leave the European Union a week ago.
GIS: 71.81 (-0.65), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Jun 30, 5:26PM CDT
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HSY: 110.14 (-0.56), LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Hershey and Starz climb, Deutsche Bank and Pier 1 fall
AP - Thu Jun 30, 3:43PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday:
TSCO: 93.32 (-0.37), HSY: 110.14 (-0.56), PIR: 5.31 (+0.18), DB: 13.30 (+0.33), CRCM: 11.46 (+0.05), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), DRI: 62.62 (+0.59), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Starz
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 30, 3:20PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Starz ("Starz" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by a subsidiary of Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. ("Lionsgate".
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Markets Right Now: US stocks extend rally to a 3rd day
AP - Thu Jun 30, 3:06PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local):
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Buyout
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 2:50PM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Lions Gate to buy cable channel Starz in $4.4 billion deal
AP - Thu Jun 30, 1:33PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Film and TV studio Lions Gate is buying cable channel operator Starz in a deal worth $4.4 billion.
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Lionsgate to Acquire Starz for $4.4 Billion in Cash and Stock
CNW Group - Thu Jun 30, 7:00AM CDT
Deal Creates Global Content Powerhouse by Combining Premier Independent Content Company with World-Class Distribution Platform
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 28, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that the company will release the company's second quarter 2016 earnings results on Thursday, July 28, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Chris Albrecht to Continue as Chief Executive Officer of Starz
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 27, 4:02PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that a new employment arrangement for Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has been approved, effective as of July 1, 2016. The agreement is intended to secure Mr. Albrecht's service through 2020. The role of President will be added to Mr. Albrecht's title and responsibilities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Appoints Jeffrey Hirsch Chief Operating Officer
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 2:00PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Hirsch as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In addition to Hirsch's appointment, Starz announced the elevation of David Weil to Chief Legal Officer, with expanded duties including oversight of Human Resources. Hirsch and Weil will continue to report to CEO Chris Albrecht.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Promotes Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 16, 11:30AM CDT
Ray Milius, Executive Vice President of Programming Operations for Starz, announced the promotion of Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht to Present at Gabelli & Company's Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced that Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz, will be presenting at Gabelli & Company's 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET at the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in New York, New York. During his presentation, Mr. Albrecht may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Renews Hit Series "Outlander" with "Book Three" and "Book Four" Commitment
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 1:17PM CDT
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today the network has ordered "Book Three" and "Book Four" for the Golden Globe(R)-nominated STARZ Original series "Outlander," the critically-acclaimed original series executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling books. Once again partnering with Sony Pictures Television, this is the first multi-book pickup for "Outlander," assuring the series will run for several more years. The highly-anticipated second installment of the series premiered on STARZ in April 2016.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Names Pamela Wolfe Executive Vice President of Human Resources
BusinessWire - Tue May 24, 11:30AM CDT
Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced the hire of Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 11:30AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) will be holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 12:00 PM PT at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, California 90048. The record date for the meeting was 5:00 PM ET on April 15, 2016. At the meeting, Starz may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Brings on Distribution Veteran Joe Glennon as Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales
BusinessWire - Mon Jul 11, 11:03AM CDT
Starz Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Hirsch announced today the hire of Joe Glennon as Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales. Based in New York, Glennon will oversee all of the network sales activities for the core Starz premium pay TV businesses with multichannel video and digital distributors in the United States.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces an Investigation of The Board of Directors of Starz - STRZA, STRZB
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 05, 8:35PM CDT
Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Starz ("Starz" or "the Company"
(Nasdaq- STRZA or STRZB-News) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("LGF". LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of STRZA and STRZB Shareholders
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 05, 10:12AM CDT
WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of STARZ ("STARZ" or the "Company"
in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("LGF". On June 30, 2016, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement for LGF to acquire all outstanding shares of STARZ in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, STRZA shareholders will receive two-thirds of a share of LGF and $18.00 in cash for each STRZA share they own, representing a consideration of $32.21 per share. STRZB shareholders will receive 0.63 of a share of LGF and $7.26 in cash for each STRZB share they own, representing a consideration of $33.73 per share. LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Starz
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 01, 3:13PM CDT
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"
are investigating the proposed sale of Starz ("Starz" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) to Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation ("Lions Gate" (NYSE: LGF). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Starz Series A stock will receive $18.00 in cash as well as 0.6784 of a share of Lions Gate non-voting stock, while shareholders of Starz Series B stock will receive $7.26 in cash and 0.6321 of a share of Lions Gate voting stock and 0.6321 of a share of Lions Gate non-voting stock for each share of Starz respective stock that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company. LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Asian shares rise as low interest rates fuel buying
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Thu Jun 30, 10:21PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Friday with investors remaining in a buying mood amid low interest rates and after world markets recovered their losses from Britain's vote to leave the European Union a week ago.
GIS: 71.81 (-0.65), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Jun 30, 5:26PM CDT
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HSY: 110.14 (-0.56), LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Hershey and Starz climb, Deutsche Bank and Pier 1 fall
AP - Thu Jun 30, 3:43PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday:
TSCO: 93.32 (-0.37), HSY: 110.14 (-0.56), PIR: 5.31 (+0.18), DB: 13.30 (+0.33), CRCM: 11.46 (+0.05), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), DRI: 62.62 (+0.59), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Starz
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 30, 3:20PM CDT
Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Starz ("Starz" or the "Company"
(NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by a subsidiary of Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. ("Lionsgate". STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Markets Right Now: US stocks extend rally to a 3rd day
AP - Thu Jun 30, 3:06PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local):
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
STARZ SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation Of Buyout
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 2:50PM CDT
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.:
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Lions Gate to buy cable channel Starz in $4.4 billion deal
AP - Thu Jun 30, 1:33PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Film and TV studio Lions Gate is buying cable channel operator Starz in a deal worth $4.4 billion.
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Lionsgate to Acquire Starz for $4.4 Billion in Cash and Stock
CNW Group - Thu Jun 30, 7:00AM CDT
Deal Creates Global Content Powerhouse by Combining Premier Independent Content Company with World-Class Distribution Platform
LGF: 19.23 (+0.13), STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 28, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that the company will release the company's second quarter 2016 earnings results on Thursday, July 28, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Chris Albrecht to Continue as Chief Executive Officer of Starz
BusinessWire - Mon Jun 27, 4:02PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that a new employment arrangement for Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has been approved, effective as of July 1, 2016. The agreement is intended to secure Mr. Albrecht's service through 2020. The role of President will be added to Mr. Albrecht's title and responsibilities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Appoints Jeffrey Hirsch Chief Operating Officer
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 2:00PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Hirsch as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In addition to Hirsch's appointment, Starz announced the elevation of David Weil to Chief Legal Officer, with expanded duties including oversight of Human Resources. Hirsch and Weil will continue to report to CEO Chris Albrecht.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Promotes Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 16, 11:30AM CDT
Ray Milius, Executive Vice President of Programming Operations for Starz, announced the promotion of Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht to Present at Gabelli & Company's Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced that Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz, will be presenting at Gabelli & Company's 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET at the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in New York, New York. During his presentation, Mr. Albrecht may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Renews Hit Series "Outlander" with "Book Three" and "Book Four" Commitment
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 1:17PM CDT
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today the network has ordered "Book Three" and "Book Four" for the Golden Globe(R)-nominated STARZ Original series "Outlander," the critically-acclaimed original series executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling books. Once again partnering with Sony Pictures Television, this is the first multi-book pickup for "Outlander," assuring the series will run for several more years. The highly-anticipated second installment of the series premiered on STARZ in April 2016.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz Names Pamela Wolfe Executive Vice President of Human Resources
BusinessWire - Tue May 24, 11:30AM CDT
Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced the hire of Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
Starz to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 11:30AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) will be holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 12:00 PM PT at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, California 90048. The record date for the meeting was 5:00 PM ET on April 15, 2016. At the meeting, Starz may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook.
STRZB: 30.00 (-0.46), STRZA: 29.68 (+0.08)
