On the financial front, Levin is under pressure to raise the stock price and reduce the company's mountainous debt, which will increase to $17.3 billion after two new cable deals close.

On the financial front, Levin is under pressure to raise the stock price and reduce the company's mountainous debt, which will increase to $17.3 billion after two new cable deals close.

Depending on how many shares a potential acquirer buys in the market; a formal offer to other shareholders may be required under stock exchange regulations.