WorldPingSkydance-owned U.K. network Channel 5 has reported a £24.5 million ($32 million) drop in profits for 2025, citing inward investment in streaming and a tough ad market.
The network recorded a profit of £8.3 million for the year ending Dec.
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Skydance-Owned Channel 5 Profits Dropped by $32 Million Last Year Due to Ad Market and Inward Streaming Investment
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WorldPing5, the UK television network that sits within David Ellison’s newly minted Skydance empire, posted a 64% decline in profit last year. The British broadcaster’s pre-tax profit stood at £11.93 million ($15.8M) in 2025, down nearly two-thirds from £33.
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