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DirecTV lands deal to buy Dish TV for $1

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DirecTV's Bold Move: Acquiring Dish Network

This chapter examines DirecTV's agreement to acquire Dish Network for just $1 amid Dish's financial struggles in the declining paid TV market. It delves into the implications of the merger, including the role of private equity firm TPG and the challenges of significant debt and subscriber retention.

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