US Judge Orders 14-Day Pause on $110 Billion Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Merger
12 states’ lawsuit creates new uncertainty and ticking fees pressure.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Hits New Delays Amid Mounting Legal Challenges
Oregon AG investigation and multiple state lawsuits push the deadline to July 22, with a ticking fee looming.
Netflix Finally Joins the M&A Game
Netflix is shifting from a “build, not buy” strategy to actively pursuing major acquisitions, from failed talks for Warner Bros. Discovery to bids for Roku and interest in Lionsgate.
DOJ Approves Paramount’s $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Several U.S. states are now considering antitrust action while UK and EU regulators continue their reviews.
Morgan Stanley Double Upgrades Paramount Skydance – Sees 37% Upside
Morgan Stanley upgraded PSKY, sees $14 target (+37%). Likes WBD merger + AI upside, but risks remain from debt & execution.
Paramount Skydance Lands Billions From Saudi, Qatar & Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds in WBD Mega-Merger
Paramount gets $24B from Middle East funds to buy WBD, keeps control, offers perks to shareholders, deal aims to close in 2026.