Secures and accelerates delivery of premium content across Rogers world-class distribution platforms; Sportsnet to drive interactive and personalized sports experience for Canadians on the go; Builds on the company's strong history in sports
Rogers Communications to Invest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
TORONTO, Rogers Communications announced today that it, along with Bell Canada, is jointly acquiring a net 75 percent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. The investment advances Rogers' strategy to deliver highly sought- after content anywhere, anytime, on any platform across its broadband and wireless networks and its media assets, while strengthening the value of its sports brand, Sportsnet.