Starz-Sony
Starz, the premium cable-TV channel, extended a contract with Sony Pictures for first-run movie rights through 2021.
Nielsen net
Nielsen Holdings’ third-quarter profit rose 2.9 percent as sales rose in the consumer-data company’s expositions segment. Nielsen reported a profit of $105 million, or 29 cents a share, up from $102 million, or 28 cents, a year earlier. Revenue rose 0.7 percent to $1.42 billion.
Lionsgate
Lionsgate’s quarterly profit beat analysts’ estimates on ticket sales for the final “Twilight.” Net income was $37.8 million, or 27 cents a share, in the third quarter ended Dec. 31, vs. a loss of $1.4 million, or 1 cent, a year earlier. Sales more than doubled to $743.6 million.
BlackBerry
BlackBerry shares fell 4.6 percent to $15.73 in New York after Home Depot said it will stop issuing the Canadian company’s phones to its employees.
Goldman M&A
Goldman Sachs named Gregg Lemkau co-head of global M&A and Gilberto Pozzi head of M&A in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.