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accession: "0000950103-25-015694"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCSA"
cik: "0001166691"
company_name: "COMCAST CORP"
filed_at: "2025-12-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T15:02:10.849119+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Comcast Board approves spin-off of cable networks into Versant Media Group; distribution ratio 1:25

## Summary
- Board approved separation of cable TV networks and digital platforms into Versant Media Group via pro rata distribution.
- Each Comcast Class A or Class B shareholder receives 1 Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares held as of Dec 16, 2025 record date.
- Distribution expected after close Jan 2, 2026; Versant shares to trade on Nasdaq under symbol VSNT (when-issued VSNTV starting Dec 15).
- Comcast will retain no ownership stake in Versant post-separation; fractional shares sold for cash.
- Separation qualifies as tax-free to Comcast and shareholders except for cash received in lieu of fractional shares.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-25-015694
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCSA
- cik: 0001166691
- company_name: COMCAST CORP
- filed_at: 2025-12-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166691/000095010325015694/0000950103-25-015694-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166691/000095010325015694/dp238252_8k.htm

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