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Disney Closes $1.2 Billion Deal To Sell A+E Global Media Stake To Hearst

Disney has sold its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for $1.2 billion.

By · Published August 5, 2026  11:29 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026  23:38 UTC

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Disney completed the sale of its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for $1.2 billion. The transaction marked Disney's exit from the cable network, transferring full ownership to Hearst.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Disney has sold its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for $1.2 billion.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

$1.2 billion is the price Disney has received for its stake in A+E Global Media. The deal marks Disney's exit from the cable network, which it co-owned with Hearst.

Hearst now gains full ownership of A+E Global Media. The transaction is part of Disney's ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core businesses.

The Next Web, Reuters and WSJ all covered the story. The next step is the integration of A+E Global Media under Hearst's full ownership.

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What is the value of the deal?

$1.2 billion.

Who are the parties involved?

Disney and Hearst.

What does this deal mean for Disney?

Disney is exiting A+E Global Media, focusing on its core businesses.

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