Yesterday, Pace plc in the U.K. confirmed making an offer to Google for its Motorola Home business acquired as part of its Motorola Holdings deal (click here for more information). Google had put the division out for bid, with Dec. 7 the deadline for any proposals. Reports note that, given Pace’s size relative to Motorola Home, the potential takeover would be a reverse takeover under U.K. financial rules.

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3Q Was Rough for Cable—What Happened?

The concept of cable companies struggling to spark consistent subscriber growth in the new age of media isn’t new. Nor is it surprising that an ultra-competitive environment has made it difficult to sustain momentum. But when the sub losses stack for companies and the industry at large, there’s an underlying sense of skepticism from analysts eagerly listening to earnings calls.

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