Rogers' MLSE deal and its ever growing power
Last week, telecom giant Rogers Communications became a majority owner of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, putting them at the helm of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. The historic deal ensures a huge chunk of Canada's sports star power is now all in Rogers' hands.
It's the latest in a series of major acquisitions after a dramatic family struggle left Edward Rogers at the the helm of the company his father founded. Today, Christine Dobby with Bloomberg Canada talks to guest host Catherine Cullen about the Succession-like manoeuvring that's led to Rogers becoming an ever powerful force in Canadian business.
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