Exclusive: TPG explores $8 billion sale of U.S. cable operator Astound - sources

The potential sale would come as cable operators have seen their fortunes buoyed by consumers requiring more internet bandwidth, as they stay home to work and be entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic.TPG has hired Morgan Stanleyand JPMorgan Chase & Coto advise on the sale process, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the matter is confidential.