Original article by Lilly Vitorovich
The Australian – Page: 17 & 21 : 15-Nov-18

Shareholders at Nine Entertainment Company’s AGM have been told that it will be better placed to compete with digital giants for advertising revenue if the merger with Fairfax Media proceeds. Nine chairman Peter Costello and CEO Hugh Marks expect Fairfax shareholders to approve the deal on 19 November, saying the feedback from Fairfax directors and investors has been positive. Costello has also stressed that Nine will retain all of Fairfax’s brands. Meanwhile, Nine has advised that it still expects 2018-19 earnings to be within the range of $280m to $300m.

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