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Published in TZ Latest News 16 September, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Cablevision agrees to sale to Altice: Reports

Cablevision Systems Corp has agreed to be purchased by European telecommunications company Altice for $17.7 billion, including debt, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ahead of an official announcement. Shares of Cablevision, which is controlled by New York’s Dolan family, jumped 16 percent to $33.12 after the bell on Wednesday. Altice will pay $34.90 per share for Cablevision, CNBC said, citing sources.