Shares Rise

Austar Shares Jump 7% After Takeover Talks


After confirming that talks between major shareholders Foxtel and Liberty Global would proceed, Austar United Communications' (ASX:AUN) shares rose more than 7 percent. The talks can lead to a takeover from Foxtel, but no formal bids have been guaranteed.

Shares rose to $1.315, adding as much as 9 cents or 7.4 percent. Shares in Austar are valued at around $1.63 billion.

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