Viacom Quotes

Viacom will, in our view, benefit from substantial consolidator economics over the next 12 to 18 months and a larger component of more-recession-resistant local advertising, as opposed to national advertising. - Merrill Lynch

Viacom walked away from the deal on Friday ... because the price just got to the point where they didn't feel it was beneficial to shareholders. - Linda Bannister

Viacom turned in an outstanding performance in the second quarter of 2002, particularly in light of the continuing challenges of a slow recovery in the overall economic environment. - Sumner Redstone

Viacom remains fundamentally strong, and we continue to believe that the company is well positioned for the remainder of 2001 and over the long term. - Mel Karmazin

Viacom is off to a strong start in 2000, paced by the continued outstanding performance of MTV Network, which turned in its fifth consecutive quarter of 20 percent-plus ad sales growth, and Showtime, which registered a 25 percent gain in (cash flow) for the first three months of the year. - Sumner Redstone

Viacom is a turnaround story. Blockbuster has had an unbelievably hot hand. - Matt Harrigan

Viacom hasn't changed its valuation from before to after. - Jeff Bewkes

Viacom has a history of being acquisitive. They were going to beef up their existing properties anyways. - Vinton Vickers

Viacom and MTV wanted to see that this game has the ability to be a franchise. - Chester Aldridge

Today's announcement is the culmination of a process that began with the merger of Viacom and CBS and realizes an important opportunity to bring new efficiencies to the broadcast business, while maintaining the distinct voices of CBS and UPN. - Mel Karmazin