# Rogers Communications Inc.

Type: Company (RCI)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-17**: TD Divestiture Report — TD Securities analysts suggest Rogers may sell one-third of its MLSE stake to cut debt.
- **2025-06-30**: Expected Bell Deal Close — The anticipated closing date for the acquisition of Bell's stake in MLSE.
- **2024-09-18**: Bell Buyout Agreement — Rogers agrees to acquire Bell's 37.5% stake in MLSE for C$4.7 billion to reach 75% ownership.
- **2023-04-03**: Shaw Acquisition Closes — Rogers completes the C$20 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications, significantly increasing its debt load.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Rogers Eyes Multi-Billion Sale of MLSE Stake to Delever Balance Sheet
2026-03-18 19:35:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Rogers Communications Inc. is exploring the sale of a significant portion of its C$25 billion sports empire, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, to reduce its debt load. Analysts at TD Securities indicate that a divestiture of nearly one-third of the stake could occur this year as the telecom giant prioritizes financial flexibility.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/rogers-mlse-stake-sale-debt-reduction

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