All posts tagged: Viaplay

The Viaplay fiasco paves the way for a TV4 acquisition

February 7, 2024
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on February 7th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. After the disastrous Viaplay investment, Schibsted is looking for a new strategy. There is plenty of capital — but in reality just one company worth buying. The way companies express themselves often veers into parody. They talk about “challenges” and “strategic choices,” but everyone knows […]

Few options as Viaplay’s fate is decided

January 9, 2024
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on January 9th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. When Viaplay convenes for an extraordinary general meeting, the options are very few. Either shareholders approve the board’s plan, or the company risks collapse. The cost, however, is very high — especially for small investors. On Wednesday at 10am, Viaplay’s registered shareholders will gather at […]

Two things stand out about the Viaplay crisis

December 1, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 1st, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Small investors are being wiped out as major shareholders step in to rescue Viaplay with new money. And one recently arrived owner is conspicuously absent from the new shareholder list: Norwegian media group Schibsted. More than six hours after the deadline, Viaplay’s latest quarterly report […]

The current Viaplay probably won’t exist much longer

November 28, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 28th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Viaplay is pushing back its quarterly figures once again. All focus is now on which owners will step forward and want to reshape the company. When listed companies report their quarterly figures, the conversation usually turns to how they have performed against market expectations. The […]

Viaplay crashes after delayed quarterly report

October 24, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on October 24th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Crisis-hit Viaplay is crashing on the stock market after failing to deliver its quarterly report on time. Fraught negotiations with the new owners have added more disorder to an already difficult situation. But there is one conceivable solution. “The situation is complex and takes time […]

Schibsted is the last owner Viaplay needs right now

September 14, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on September 14th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. When Schibsted buys into Viaplay, they acquire power without having to take responsibility. That is the last thing Viaplay needs right now. There are phrases that a company in crisis does not want to hear from newly arrived owners. “We see this as a financial […]