BSkyB To Spread The Positive Vibe

Sam Chisholm, the outgoing chief executive of BSkyB *BSkyB Chief Executive To Quit, is reported to be preparing for a tour of institutions in which he will try to persuade investors that the current lack of confidence in BSkyB is not justified. Shares in the company have dropped over 100 pence in the past ten days. This huge drop was partly a response to the announcement that Chisholm was leaving and BSkyB’s enforced withdrawal from the British Digital Broadcasting consortium *BSkyB Leaves The Alliance,

Meanwhile, rumours abound that Murdoch is planning to take advantage of the low share-price to increase his 40% stake in BSkyB.

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