Skydance UK Network 5’s Profit Drops By Two-Thirds Amid Streaming Investment & Ad Woes

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What happened

5, 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.

Key facts

  • 5, 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.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:21:10 UTC.

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