How is ITV's business organised?
ITV describes two principal businesses: ITV Studios and Media & Entertainment. ITV Studios makes and distributes programming for broadcasters and platforms. Media & Entertainment brings together ITV's channels and ITVX streaming service. [1]
For comparison purposes, those activities raise different questions. A reader looking at a broadcaster should consider both how it reaches audiences and how much of the business comes from producing or licensing programmes to others. A single group return combines these exposures.
How should ITV be compared?
This profile follows ITV's London-listed ITV.L security. Its quote currency is GBp, meaning pence. Any Index performance figures displayed below are calculated in US dollars, so currency translation forms part of those returns.
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Proposed sale of Media & Entertainment
In July 2026, Sky agreed to acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment business, including its channels and ITVX, subject to conditions and regulatory approval. The transaction remained pending at the review date. ITV Studios is outside the proposed sale, so the current group and its planned future scope should be distinguished. [2] [3]
In the Global Entertainment Index
Listed-market context
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