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Versant Media Group, Inc. (VERSANT) (Nasdaq: VSNT) generates news as an independent media and entertainment business built around a portfolio of television networks and digital platforms. Company announcements emphasize its focus on four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation, and sports and genre entertainment. News about VERSANT often highlights how its brands, such as CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E! and SYFY, operate within these markets alongside digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.
Investors and observers following VSNT news can expect coverage of corporate milestones related to its separation from Comcast, its activities as a standalone public company, and developments across its portfolio. Notable news items include the completion of the spin-off from Comcast, the start of regular-way trading on Nasdaq under the VSNT ticker, and the company’s inaugural investor-focused events outlining its vision, strategy, business model, and financial priorities.
VERSANT’s news flow also includes updates on acquisitions and expansion initiatives. For example, the company announced the completion of its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of national premium free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. News related to FTN covers its portfolio of digital broadcast networks and FAST channels, and how this business operates within VERSANT to expand over-the-air and FAST distribution.
By monitoring VSNT news, readers can track announcements about its cable networks, digital platforms, acquisitions such as FTN and INDY Cinema Group, and strategic commentary on how VERSANT seeks to extend distribution and deepen audience engagement across its four core markets.
Versant Media (NASDAQ: VSNT) reported full-year 2025 results: $6.69 billion revenue, $930 million net income attributable to Versant, $2.42 billion Adjusted EBITDA and $2.18 billion Standalone Adjusted EBITDA. The Board declared a $0.375 quarterly dividend and authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program. The company completed acquisitions of INDY Cinema Group in Q4 2025 and Free TV Networks in January 2026.
Financials are presented on a standalone, carve-out basis from Comcast and include non-GAAP reconciliations.
Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT) announced that Anand Kini, COO and CFO, will present at Deutsche Bank’s 34th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 10, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. ET in Palm Beach, FL.
A live webcast and a limited-time replay will be available at the Versant investor relations website.
Versant Media Group (NASDAQ: VSNT) said CEO Mark Lazarus will present at the 2026 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 5, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET in San Francisco.
A live webcast and a limited-time replay will be available on the company Investor Relations site; investors can subscribe to email alerts for automatic updates.
Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT) will report its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 operating and financial results on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A conference call and live audio webcast will be held the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the live webcast and replay at the company's Investor Relations website, join by dial-in at (877) 407-0832 or +1 (201) 689-8433, and subscribe to email alerts for automatic financial news delivery.
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) completed its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of national free over-the-air digital broadcast networks (diginets) and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels.
FTN will operate as a dedicated business inside VERSANT, extending the company's distribution beyond pay-TV into over-the-air and FAST audiences. Jonathan Katz, FTN founder, joined VERSANT and will report to David Pietrycha while continuing to lead day-to-day operations. The deal follows VERSANT's recent acquisition of INDY Cinema Group (operating under Fandango) and supports a strategy to build vertical businesses that expand distribution and audience engagement across platforms.
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) completed its spin-off from Comcast and began independent trading on Nasdaq on January 5, 2026. The separation was effected via a pro rata distribution of 1 share of VERSANT common stock for every 25 shares of Comcast held as of the December 16, 2025 record date, with the distribution completed after the close on January 2, 2026.
VERSANT launches as a standalone media and entertainment company operating across four core markets — political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation, and sports and genre entertainment — via a portfolio of brands including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Management cites a strong balance sheet, strong margins, and substantial cash flow as foundations for its capital allocation framework and growth strategy.
Comcast completed the separation of Versant Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSNT), effective Jan 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Versant began regular-way trading on Nasdaq under ticker VSNT on Jan 5, 2026.
Comcast shareholders received one share of Versant Class A or Class B common stock for every 25 Comcast Class A or Class B shares held as of the record date of Dec 16, 2025. The Versant distribution occurred after the close of trading on Nasdaq on Jan 2, 2026. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and PJT Partners served as financial advisors; Davis Polk served as legal counsel.
VERSANT (NYSE:VSNT) will host its inaugural Investor Day on December 4, 2025 in New York City as it prepares to spin off from Comcast and become an independent, publicly traded media company. The event will be webcast live on www.CMCSA.com.
Senior leaders scheduled to present include CEO Mark Lazarus, COO/CFO Anand Kini, and other members of VERSANT’s leadership team. Presentations will cover VERSANT’s vision, strategy, business model and financial priorities, and outline priorities across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment.
The company said its portfolio will include brands such as USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, Golf Channel and digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, SportsEngine.