Hearst has set a deal to acquire Disney’s 50% stake in A+E Global Media, the parent company of Lifetime, History Channel, A&E Network and other assets in a deal that calls for Hearst to pay Disney $1. 2 billion in cash.

Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hearst-ae-global-media-disney-purchase-complete-1236827794/)

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