ITV announces GBP 100 mln share buyback after Sky deal as ITV Studios reports good H1 revenue growth

ITV announces GBP 100 mln share buyback after Sky deal as ITV Studios reports good H1 revenue growth

UK broadcaster ITV has announced a GBP 100 million share buyback and said it is on track to fulfil its full-year guidance, thanks to “good” revenue growth at ITV Studios in the first six month of the year and “strong, profitable” digital revenue growth in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) division. The buyback represents an early return of part of the GBP 950 million due upon completion of the sale of the M&E division to Sky, which is expected to happen in H2 2027. The scheme will run from 31 July 2026 to n