Rogers completed the acquisition of a 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Bell Canada for CAD4.7bn.

Rogers, a company specializing in mobile and internet services, completed the acquisition of a 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, a professional sports and commercial real estate company, from Bell Canada, a communications company, providing end-to-end solutions for consumers and businesses, for CAD4.7bn. “MLSE is one of the most prestigious sports and entertainment organizations in the world and we’re proud to expand our ownership of these coveted sports teams. As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, live sports and entertainment are a critical part of our core business strategy,” Tony Staffieri, Rogers President and CEO.