The company has completed the acquisition of Multimedia Polska for an undisclosed fee and, by doing so, it has become the largest cable operator in Poland in terms of subscriber numbers, overtaking Liberty Global’s UPC Polska.
Beginning this month, subscribers of The Cable in St. Kitts will be able to enjoy HBO’s award-winning content as part of their offering of channels. The agreement also includes Cinemax, Sony, AXN and Warner Channel.
Carmi Zlotnik is leaving the company after a decade with the premium cabler to “pursue new creative endeavors”. He will consult with Starz to support the transition.
Jeff Shell, currently Chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, is considered the leading contender to succeed Burke in the role. Another potential candidate is Mark Lazarus, Chairman of Broadcast, Cable, Sports and News.
European Union cable industry reached all-time high as broadband demand thrives and the growth in internet subscriptions drives market expansion, according to IHS Markit.