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TelevisaUnivision Boosts Q2 Profit to $96M as ViX Hits 10 Million Subscribers

Cost reductions offset softer ad and subscription income, paving the way for further debt refinancing.

Overview

  • TelevisaUnivision posted net income of $96.2 million in Q2, compared with $14.1 million a year earlier.
  • Total revenue fell 4% to $1.21 billion as a 5% drop in advertising offset flat subscription and licensing income.
  • Operating expenses fell 9% to $812 million, lifting adjusted operating profit by 10%.
  • ViX streaming service topped 10 million global subscribers, boosted by live sports coverage and a new Disney distribution partnership.
  • The company refinanced $1.5 billion of existing debt and is in talks to refinance loans maturing in 2027.