Comcast Update: Due Diligence at 30 Rock with NBCU

By Sharon Waxman The deal between Comcast and NBC Universal is moving toward a likely official conclusion as media honchos gather this week at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to kick tires, scrutinize balance sheets and perform due diligence. Meanwhile, bankers for Comcast have been approaching major financial institutions to find partners to finance the deal, according to a knowledgeable person. Top NBC-Universal executives met with the senior Comcast brass on Wednesday, including 89-year-old founder Ralph Roberts; his son, the Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts; and COO Steve Burke, according to knowledgeable execu... (link)