Disney takes full control of Hulu with final $438.7m payment to Comcast

  • Walt Disney Co (NYSEIS, ETR:WDP) has completed its acquisition of Hulu, paying Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA, ETR:CTP2) an additional $438.7 million to secure the remaining 33% stake in the streaming service. The deal gives Disney 100% ownership, paving the way for deeper integration with Disney+ and ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer platform, chief executive Bob Iger said.