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accession: "0000950103-26-009591"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCSA"
cik: "0001166691"
company_name: "COMCAST CORP"
filed_at: "2026-06-29T13:03:51+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T13:05:15.522255+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into independent public company; Cavanagh, Angelakis named CEOs

## Summary
- Tax-free spin-off expected in approximately one year, subject to board approval, tax opinions, and regulatory clearances.
- Mike Cavanagh to serve as CEO of NBCUniversal; Michael Angelakis to return as CEO of Comcast post-separation.
- Brian L. Roberts will remain actively involved at both companies, working with both CEOs.
- Comcast will retain up to 19.9% stake in NBCUniversal for up to one year after spin, then monetize tax-efficiently.
- Each company will have a strong investment-grade balance sheet and dual-class share structure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-26-009591
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCSA
- cik: 0001166691
- company_name: COMCAST CORP
- filed_at: 2026-06-29T13:03:51+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166691/000095010326009591/0000950103-26-009591-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166691/000095010326009591/dp249094_8k.htm

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