DirecTV Terminates Dish Acquisition Over Debt Exchange Dispute

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• The deal, which was first announced in 2022, has been officially terminated by DirecTV after the two companies failed to reach an agreement over a debt exchange.
• Industry experts speculate that the failed merger could pave the way for a potential acquisition of one or both companies by a larger telecom player, as the satellite TV market continues to face challenges from streaming services.