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VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES FROM JUVENTUS COACH IGOR TUDOR AND FROM MIDFIELDER KHEPHREN THURAM COMPLETE STORY TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (OCTOBER 21, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) STORY: Juventus have not won in more than a month and sit seventh in the Serie A standings, four points behind leaders AC Milan. They face Real Madrid, who lead LaLiga with 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona, and have secured maximum points in the Champions League. (Production: Guillermo Martinez, Nina Lopez)
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VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES FROM JUVENTUS COACH IGOR TUDOR AND FROM MIDFIELDER KHEPHREN THURAM COMPLETE STORY TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (OCTOBER 21, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) STORY: Juventus have not won in more than a month and sit seventh in the Serie A standings, four points behind leaders AC Milan. They face Real Madrid, who lead LaLiga with 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona, and have secured maximum points in the Champions League. (Production: Guillermo Martinez, Nina Lopez)
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor Engaged Capital has built a sizable stake in Cognex and is urging the maker of machine vision systems to cut costs and use cost consultants, arguing this could help the stock price nearly double in the next two years. "This is an AI company without the AI valuation," Engaged's founder and chief investment officer Glenn Welling said on Tuesday at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investment Summit in New York. Welling did not disclose the size of Engaged's stake in Cognex but called it one of the hedge fund's biggest positions. A recent regulatory filing showed that Engaged had roughly $700 million in assets. Cognex's smart cameras and bar code readers are used by customers including retailer Amazon and car maker BMW for purposes such as spotting defects in packaging or scratches in doors. The company, which has a market valuation of $7.7 billion, has seen its stock price tumble some 50% from its all-time high four years ago. Now with new management at the helm – CEO Matt Moschner was appointed earlier this year and CFO Dennis Fehr was named to the position in 2024 – Welling said he is confident significant improvements can be made to drive revenue, profit and ultimately the share price higher. Cognex's share price traded at $47.64 at the start of the week. Last year, the company reported margins of 17% but Welling said those could be closer to 40% with changes to the company's overall spending, particularly on its research and development side where it could cut back on projects with low returns. Cognex's main competitor, Japanese company Keyence, boasts margins of 53%. The company has also reengineered some products and with the help of artificial intelligence they are easier to install and operate, opening up a new potential field of customers, he said. Welling said Engaged has had constructive discussions with Cognex and introduced the management to cost-cutting consultants who have been involved with other Engaged target companies. (Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Nia Williams)
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VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES FROM JUVENTUS COACH IGOR TUDOR AND FROM MIDFIELDER KHEPHREN THURAM RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (OCTOBER 21, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. PRESS CONFERENCE 2. JUVENTUS COACH, IGOR TUDOR, AND MIDFIELDER, KHEPHREN THURAM, ARRIVING TO PRESS CONFERENCE 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) JUVENTUS MIDFIELDER, KHEPHREN THURAM, SAYING: “Tomorrow, we're going to play a good team. But we're also a good team with our ideas and we're going to be very confident tomorrow to have the best result. And, you know, of course, (Kylian) Mbappe is one of the best players in the world, if not the best player. He's having a great season, scoring a lot of goals, helping his team. We all know the player that he is.” 4. TUDOR AND THURAM DURING PRESS CONFERENCE 5. (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) JUVENTUS COACH, IGOR TUDOR, SAYING: “I expect a great reaction coming here. The match? Motivation comes naturally. Regardless of the result, what has been or has not been. Coming here is a match in itself. I believe that tomorrow we will play a good match.” 6. TUDOR AND THURAM DURING PRESS CONFERENCE 7. (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) JUVENTUS COACH, IGOR TUDOR, SAYING: "When you do an analysis, there are two ways to analyse: one is based on the result, and one is based on something else. I don’t base myself on results only. I base myself on other things. Then, from those aspects, I go to the match for the match itself and I look at the games the team played—the two games the team has played. They also played great and beautiful matches, and they came one after the other, Wednesday and Sunday, Wednesday, Sunday. So why? This team has suffered and struggled. But I was happy." 8. TUDOR AND THURAM LEAVING CONFERENCE STORY: Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram said Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is "one of the best players in the world, if not the best player" on Tuesday (October 21). Thuram made the comments on his French compatriot on the eve of their Champions League showdown in Madrid, slated for Wednesday (October 22). Juventus have been struggling of late and have not won a match in more than a month after a string of draws and a loss to Como on Sunday (October 19). They currently sit seventh in the Serie A standings, four points behind leaders AC Milan. Real, on the other hand, lead LaLiga with 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona, and have also earned maximum points in the Champions League thus far. All things considered, Juventus coach Igor Tudor told the press conference on Tuesday that he expects a good match from his side and that he does not judge their performance this season solely on results. "I believe that tomorrow we will play a good match,” Tudor said. "When you do an analysis, there are two ways to analyse: one is based on the result, and one is based on something else. I don’t base myself on results only. I base myself on other things," he added. (Production: Guillermo Martinez, Nina Lopez)
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor Engaged Capital has built a sizable stake in Cognex and is urging the maker of machine vision systems to cut costs and use cost consultants, arguing this could help the stock price nearly double in the next two years. "This is an AI company without the AI valuation," Engaged's founder and chief investment officer Glenn Welling said on Tuesday at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investment Summit in New York. Welling did not disclose the size of Engaged's stake in Cognex but called it one of the hedge fund's biggest positions. A recent regulatory filing showed that Engaged had roughly $700 million in assets. Cognex's smart cameras and bar code readers are used by customers including retailer Amazon and car maker BMW for purposes such as spotting defects in packaging or scratches in doors. The company, which has a market valuation of $7.7 billion, has seen its stock price tumble some 50% from its all-time high four years ago. Now with new management at the helm – CEO Matt Moschner was appointed earlier this year and CFO Dennis Fehr was named to the position in 2024 – Welling said he is confident significant improvements can be made to drive revenue, profit and ultimately the share price higher. Cognex's share price traded at $47.64 at the start of the week. Last year, the company reported margins of 17% but Welling said those could be closer to 40% with changes to the company's overall spending, particularly on its research and development side where it could cut back on projects with low returns. Cognex's main competitor, Japanese company Keyence, boasts margins of 53%. The company has also reengineered some products and with the help of artificial intelligence they are easier to install and operate, opening up a new potential field of customers, he said. Welling said Engaged has had constructive discussions with Cognex and introduced the management to cost-cutting consultants who have been involved with other Engaged target companies. (Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Nia Williams)
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(Reuters) -Netflix is teaming up with Mattel and Hasbro to turn its blockbuster animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" into toys, deepening a consumer-goods push that could help diversify its revenue. The partnership, announced on Tuesday, will produce toys, collectibles, games and role-play products based on the film that follows a successful female K-pop trio who play massive concerts while trying to save the world from sinister forces. Since its June debut, the film has topped more than 325 million views, making it Netflix's most-watched original movie. Its soundtrack has received platinum certification and the breakout single "Golden" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The movie has also sparked a steady stream of cosplay and dance challenges across social media platforms. By turning it into toys, Netflix is betting smaller, non-franchise films can scale into lucrative intellectual property. The company is already offering "KPop Demon Hunters" apparel, accessories and collectibles through its online shop. It also offers toys based on other hit franchises, such as "Stranger Things," and has heavily invested in mobile games and immersive experiences stemming from its original content, to boost fan loyalty and diversify its revenue away from subscriptions. Other media companies including Walt Disney have leaned on toys to turn breakout hits such as "Frozen" into massive franchises that bring a reliable stream of revenue. Financial details of Tuesday's deal were not disclosed. Mattel declined to share further details, while Hasbro did not immediately respond to a Reuters request. Shares of Mattel jumped 3% on the news. The company — the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels — will develop and market a global line of "KPop Demon Hunters" products starting in 2026, spanning dolls, action figures, accessories, collectibles and playsets. Hasbro's range will include special-feature plush, youth electronics and role-play items, with the first release being a "MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters" edition. The products would be available at retailers from spring 2026 through the holiday season and beyond, the companies said. Netflix and Mattel are scheduled to report results today after the bell. (Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
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VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES FROM JUVENTUS COACH IGOR TUDOR AND FROM MIDFIELDER KHEPHREN THURAM COMPLETE STORY TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (OCTOBER 21, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) STORY: Juventus have not won in more than a month and sit seventh in the Serie A standings, four points behind leaders AC Milan. They face Real Madrid, who lead LaLiga with 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona, and have secured maximum points in the Champions League. (Production: Guillermo Martinez, Nina Lopez)
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By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor Engaged Capital has built a sizable stake in Cognex and is urging the maker of machine vision systems to cut costs and use cost consultants, arguing this could help the stock price nearly double in the next two years. "This is an AI company without the AI valuation," Engaged's founder and chief investment officer Glenn Welling said on Tuesday at the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investment Summit in New York. Welling did not disclose the size of Engaged's stake in Cognex but called it one of the hedge fund's biggest positions. A recent regulatory filing showed that Engaged had roughly $700 million in assets. Cognex's smart cameras and bar code readers are used by customers including retailer Amazon and car maker BMW for purposes such as spotting defects in packaging or scratches in doors. The company, which has a market valuation of $7.7 billion, has seen its stock price tumble some 50% from its all-time high four years ago. Now with new management at the helm – CEO Matt Moschner was appointed earlier this year and CFO Dennis Fehr was named to the position in 2024 – Welling said he is confident significant improvements can be made to drive revenue, profit and ultimately the share price higher. Cognex's share price traded at $47.64 at the start of the week. Last year, the company reported margins of 17% but Welling said those could be closer to 40% with changes to the company's overall spending, particularly on its research and development side where it could cut back on projects with low returns. Cognex's main competitor, Japanese company Keyence, boasts margins of 53%. The company has also reengineered some products and with the help of artificial intelligence they are easier to install and operate, opening up a new potential field of customers, he said. Welling said Engaged has had constructive discussions with Cognex and introduced the management to cost-cutting consultants who have been involved with other Engaged target companies. (Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Nia Williams)
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By Harshita Mary Varghese, Jaspreet Singh and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -Warner Bros Discovery is considering an outright sale following unsolicited interest, the company said Tuesday, in what would be the latest shakeup across legacy media. Shares of the company were up around 10% in afternoon trading. Comcast is likely to examine the media firm's assets, a source told Reuters on Tuesday. Netflix is also among the interested parties, CNBC reported, following earlier reports that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison was also in talks to acquire the whole company. Warner Bros Discovery — home to CNN, HBO Max and the "Harry Potter" franchise — announced plans in June to split into studio-centric and cable-focused units by next year to separate its growing streaming business from its lagging cable network unit. The board will consider a range of options including its planned separation, a deal for the entire company, or separate transactions for its Warner Bros or Discovery Global businesses, the company said on Tuesday. It is also considering an alternative separation structure that would enable a merger of Warner Bros and a spinoff of Discovery Global. SALE COULD RESHAPE MEDIA LANDSCAPE A sale or a split would be one of the most consequential reshaping moments in the media industry, potentially prompting other legacy media houses to revisit their own structures. Streaming has fundamentally reshaped the media industry, leaving traditional broadcasters with mounting debt, higher content budgets and fragmented viewership. Any deal for Warner Bros Discovery would give the buyer control of a major studio and a leading streaming service, but also saddle it with the company's roughly $35 billion debt. Shares of WBD, which has a market valuation of $45.36 billion, have surged more than 46% since early September, when reports of Paramount's interest in the company surfaced. "Paramount is the most likely to purchase the company. For Netflix, a purchase would make more sense following the planned split because the studio would be very valuable to Netflix but the TV networks not as much," said eMarketer senior analyst Ross Benes. The company already rejected an initial bid from Paramount because the offer of around $20 per share was too low, two sources told Reuters. Bank of America research analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich estimated the whole company was worth $30 per share, given its assets, and noted that WBD was not commenting on the offers. "Given the company's wealth of premium IP (Harry Potter, DC, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, etc.) and robust library, we continue to believe Warner Bros is an extremely attractive potential acquisition target," she wrote in an investor note. Paramount declined to comment, while Netflix did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the CNBC report. Comcast is in the process of spinning off its NBCUniversal cable channels, including USA Network and CNBC, into a new company called Versant later this year. "Potential WBD suitors, including Paramount, Comcast, Netflix, Amazon and Apple, could see value in moving sooner rather than later to acquire the entirety of WBD versus waiting to purchase just the streaming and studios assets," said Seth Shafer, principal analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan. ELLISON FAMILY'S AMBITIONS Skydance's advances soon after snapping up Paramount speak to the Ellison family's voracious appetite to dominate the global media landscape amid a favorable regulatory regime in the United States. Analysts believe David Ellison's deep pockets — backed by his father, Oracle co-founder and the world's second-richest person Larry Ellison — give him the firepower to take the risk. The elder Ellison's close ties with U.S. President Donald Trump may also smooth regulatory hurdles and avoid the scrutiny that would usually come with such a merger, analysts say. (Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese and Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
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