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Announcing the 28th Annual Paley International Council Summit "Forging New Horizons: The Next Era for Media" November 8 & 9, 2022 at The Paley Museum

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announces the annual Paley International Council Summit ("the Summit") will be live and in person, for the first time in three years, Tuesday, November 8 from 9:45am to 6pm, and Wednesday, November 9 from 9am to 2:30pm, at The Paley Museum, located at 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Key Points: 
  • The Paley International Council Summit is made possible by the generous support of Hearst, Nielsen, Verizon and the William S. Paley Foundation.
  • "As we emerge from the worst days of the pandemic, this Paley International Council Summit becomes even more relevant," said Paley International Council Summit co-chair Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Chairman of The Paley Center for Media and Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO of Hearst.
  • Given thelineup ofspeakerswe announcetoday, the 28thAnnual Paley International Council Summit issureto drivetheglobalmedia conversation.We thankour sponsors Hearst,Nielsen, Verizon, and The William S. Paley Foundationformaking thissignatureevent possible."
  • The council hosts the annual Paley International Council Summit to advance the exchange of ideas and to foster a sense of community.

Liberty Global Publishes 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged broadband, video and communications companies, today publishes its Corporate Responsibility (CR) report for 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged broadband, video and communications companies, today publishes its Corporate Responsibility (CR) report for 2020.
  • The report outlines some of the companys most important corporate responsibility achievements and milestones over the 12 months.
  • Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global comments: 2020 was unlike any other year in our lifetimes and I am incredibly proud of what we achieved when people needed us most.
  • Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services.

Liberty Global Becomes Founding Member of European Green Digital Coalition

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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Liberty Global (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by signing on as a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by signing on as a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition.
  • By signing the European Green Digital Declaration, companies commit to establishing science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and becoming climate neutral no later than 2040.
  • Engaging with relevant organisations to develop standardised, credible and comparable assessment methodologies of the net impact on environment and climate of green digital solutions.
  • Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global, commented: Were proud to be a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition.

Liberty Global Recognized for Sustainability Leadership

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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Liberty Global (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, has been awarded Leadership status by CDP Global (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in its annual survey into climate change and carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global (Liberty Global) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK), one of the worlds leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, has been awarded Leadership status by CDP Global (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in its annual survey into climate change and carbon emissions.
  • Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global comments: The milestones weve passed this past month demonstrate the extent to which sustainability is ingrained in our business.
  • Liberty Global was specifically commended for its performance on energy consumption and Scope 11 and 22 carbon emissions.
  • Liberty Globals new Mini TV Box, designed in-house by engineers at Liberty Global and manufactured by CommScope, has been awarded top prize in the sustainability category at the Digital TV Europes Video Tech Innovation Awards.

Liberty Global Completes Acquisition of Sunrise Communications Group

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Liberty Global (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) has successfully completed the acquisition of Sunrise Communications AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: SRCG).

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) has successfully completed the acquisition of Sunrise Communications AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: SRCG).
  • Liberty Global plans to have the Sunrise shares delisted from the SIX Swiss Exchange upon completion of the squeeze-out.
  • Sunrise is therefore expected to become a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Liberty Global group.
  • Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global, comments, Today marks another important step in our strategy of creating leading national fixed-mobile champions across Europe.

Powerhouse CEO Panel Set for SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo® 2020

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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EXTON, Pa., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SCTEISBE today unveiled the lineup for a CEO roundtable during the general session of SCTEISBECable-Tec Expo 2020.

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  • EXTON, Pa., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SCTEISBE today unveiled the lineup for a CEO roundtable during the general session of SCTEISBECable-Tec Expo 2020.
  • The hour-long discussion will highlight perspectives from DaveWatson, president and CEO, Comcast Cable; Tom Rutledge, chairman and CEO, Charter Communications; and Mike Fries, CEO and vice chairman, Liberty Global.
  • The panel will be moderated by Phil McKinney,president and CEO, CableLabs.
  • Through technological leadership and innovation in the cable industry, SCTEISBE is creating a more connected world.

Liberty Global Announces Creation of $4 Million COVID-19 Employee Assistance Fund

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Liberty Global has also agreed to match all donations to the fund, which will bring the total amount available to employees to $4 million.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global has also agreed to match all donations to the fund, which will bring the total amount available to employees to $4 million.
  • All 27,000 Liberty Global employees will be eligible to confidentially apply for assistance via an online portal.
  • Mike Fries, CEO of Liberty Global explained, At Liberty Global, we are a family first.
  • I am hopeful that the Liberty Global Response Fund continues to grow in size and will serve as a model for future support inside our company.

Liberty Global Announces Executive Leadership Changes in Europe

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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She will also continue to be a member of Liberty Globals Executive Leadership Team.

Key Points: 
  • She will also continue to be a member of Liberty Globals Executive Leadership Team.
  • This is an exciting moment for Virgin Media, said Mike Fries, CEO Liberty Global.
  • He currently oversees technology, network and operations for Liberty Global across Europe as well as the services it delivers to other operators.
  • In his new role Mr. Coopmans will also oversee Liberty Globals operations in Poland and Slovakia and will be on Liberty Globals Executive Leadership Team, reporting to Mike Fries, CEO.

Liberty Global Announces Management Change in Europe

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Monday, June 17, 2019
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The anticipated sale of UPC Switzerland to Sunrise values the asset at 10x Estimated 2019 Adjusted Segment OCF1 and represents a significant return to Liberty Global.

Key Points: 
  • The anticipated sale of UPC Switzerland to Sunrise values the asset at 10x Estimated 2019 Adjusted Segment OCF1 and represents a significant return to Liberty Global.
  • I want to thank Eric for his commitment and years of loyal service, said Mike Fries, CEO, Liberty Global.
  • And, as his track record shows, he is a shining example of our homegrown talent at Liberty Global.
  • 1 Please refer to the Liberty Global press release dated February 27, 2019 announcing the sale of UPC Switzerland to Sunrise Communications Group for more detail.

Liberty Global Appoints Lutz Schüler as Virgin Media CEO

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Liberty Global, the worlds largest international TV and broadband provider, today announced the appointment of Lutz Schler as CEO of Virgin Media, the companys operations in the UK and Ireland, effective June 11, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Global, the worlds largest international TV and broadband provider, today announced the appointment of Lutz Schler as CEO of Virgin Media, the companys operations in the UK and Ireland, effective June 11, 2019.
  • Schler joined Virgin Media as Chief Operating Officer in September 2018, after eight years running Liberty Globals operations in Germany.
  • Tom Mockridge, who has been Virgin Media CEO since Liberty Global first acquired the business in 2013, is leaving the company to base himself again in Italy with his family.
  • Lutz is an outstanding leader and operator, said Mike Fries, CEO of Liberty Global and Chairman of Virgin Media.