Shaw Communications, the family-controlled media giant, won court approval for its proposed takeover of Canwest Global’s broadcasting arm on Wednesday after amending its offer to include a $10.6 million payout to shareholders, including Canwest’s founding family.
Shaw Communications, the family-controlled media giant, won court approval for its proposed takeover of Canwest Global's broadcasting arm on Wednesday after amending its offer to include a $10.6 million payout to shareholders, including Canwest's founding family.
The Asper family, founders of Canada-based media company Canwest Global Communications Corp, is challenging the proposed takeover of the business by family-controlled media giant Shaw Communications Inc.
The Asper family, founders of Canada-based media company Canwest Global Communications Corp, is challenging the proposed takeover of the business by family-controlled media giant Shaw Communications Inc.
Jim Shaw is a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian cable industry. The third-generation CEO of the Shaw empire is known for his cowboy charm, gruff temperament and ability to deliver healthy returns, writes Jennifer East
Jim Shaw is a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian cable industry. The third-generation CEO of the Shaw family empire is known for his western cowboy charm, gruff temperament and ability to deliver healthy returns to shareholders. Shaw's recent bid for bankrupt CanWest Global Communications Corp means the tenacious CEO must now navigate the troubled waters of the conventional broadcast business, writes Jennifer East.
