Disney and Reliance Announce Joint Venture in India

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Disney expects to record non-cash pre-tax impairment charges estimated between $1.8 billion to $2.4 billion in connection with the transaction. Reliance will invest approximately $1.4 billion into the joint venture, which values the combined business at approximately $8.5 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2025.

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