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Disney shareholders give the green light for its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment division

The entertainment titan put in a US$71.3bn bid, beating out rival Comcast

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one step closer to its acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox’s entertainment division.

The media giant has received the seal of approval from its shareholders, according to an AP report.

After a heated bidding war with Comcast, Disney came out on top with its US$71.3bn offer.

The acquisition is not set in stone just yet, awaiting further regulatory approval.

Shares of Disney were down slightly to US$112.91 in Friday morning trading.