Comcast Challenges Murdoch With $31 Billion Bid for Sky The cable operator offered $31 billion to buy out Sky taking on Rupert Murdoch's Fox and Bob Iger's Walt Disney. Comcast offered $17.40 per share, beating out Fox's $15.00 per share. Sky and Comcast are a perfect fit: we are both leaders in creating and distributing content...We think Sky is an outstanding company. Comcast Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Roberts Shares in Sky have grown by 18 percent.