Comcast CEO Moves Up Hulu Stake Sale Timeline, Touts $30B-Plus Valuation

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts expects Disney to exercise its put option to acquire Comcast's minority stake in Hulu, with a likely valuation of just under $30 billion, and believes there will be significant interest from other potential buyers in an auction for the stake.

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