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Viacom CEO Considers Costly Scripps Networks Acquisition – WSJ

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Viacom CEO Considers Costly Scripps Networks Acquisition

Viacom CEO Bob Bakish is contemplating what would be his boldest bet yet: an acquisition of Scripps Networks, operator of HGTV and Food Network. People familiar with the situation say Viacom is in talks to acquire the company, as is Discovery Communications.

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