NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Liberty Global (LBTYA - Get Report) shares are up 1.28% to $53.16 in early market trading on Tuesday following reports that the international telecommunications and television programmer is a takeover target, according to theNew York Times Dealbook.

Though yesterday's report does not suggest that a deal is imminent, the article does suggest that Vodafone (VOD) is a potential suitor with an outside shot at acquiring the company, while media conglomerates Comcast (CMCSA) and AT&T (T) are also seen as potential players in the coming years.

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Liberty Global is the largest international cable television company in the world with a market cap exceeding $40 billion. Its customer base exceeds 27 million subscribers and it generates more than $20 billion in revenue annually.

The company denied being open to a takeover with CEO Michael Fries tellingthe paper that the company has no plans to sell at this time.

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Liberty Global (LBTYA) Stock Gains Today on Takeover Speculation