Mediagazer: BSkyB profit beats analyst estimates (Matthew Sparkes/Telegraph)

8:05 AM ET, November 1, 2012

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Matthew Sparkes / Telegraph:

BSkyB profit beats analyst estimates — Increased prices and new product sales have helped BSkyB overcome steady performance signing up new customers and beat analysts' expectations with revenue up 4pc. — Operating profit was up 5pc year-on-year in the three months to September 30

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