Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to delay their $111 billion merger until after a court rules on its legality, with a deadline of June 1, 2027, or five days after the ruling, whichever comes first.
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until a court rules on a multistate antitrust challenge or until June 1, 2027. The delay could cost the company about $7 million a day in fees if the deal does not close by Sept. 30.
Paramount Skydance delays acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 due to antitrust lawsuit, increasing deal price potentially by $1.7 billion, with a $7 billion breakup fee if the deal collapses.
歐盟有條件批准派拉蒙天舞以1100億美元併購華納兄弟探索公司，要求派拉蒙終止其在聯合國際影業的持股，並在未來10年內不得與環球影業在歐洲經濟區聯合發行電影，以解決對電影發行市場的競爭疑慮。
Paramount Skydance's £80bn bid for Warner Brothers received conditional EU approval after commitments to end a film distribution joint venture. However, the deal faces significant challenges in the US, including a court-ordered pause and a preliminary injunction hearing, as well as potential intervention in the UK.
Paramount Skydance'in Warner Bros. Discovery'yi 110 milyar dolarlık devralma anlaşmasına AB'den şartlı onay geldi. ABD'deki dava süreci ve 14 günlük geçici durdurma kararı nedeniyle birleşme ertelendi ve Paramount'un gecikme cezası ödeme riski doğdu.
European Union antitrust regulators approved Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after concessions, including divesting a film distribution stake. This approval comes as the deal faces delays in the U.S. due to a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general over antitrust concerns, with a California judge granting a temporary restraining order.
The EU conditionally approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing film distribution concerns. Paramount must exit its United International Pictures stake in the EEA and avoid joint distribution with Universal for 10 years. The deal still faces US legal challenges.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery for 14 days. This decision follows a lawsuit by 12 US states, citing concerns over stifling competition and raising consumer prices.
Une juge fédérale d'Oakland a suspendu le rachat de WBD par Paramount Skydance, estimant que l'opération de 110 milliards de dollars pourrait nuire à la concurrence. Cette décision, saluée par les procureurs de 12 États, a fait chuter les actions des entreprises sur les marchés financiers.
Oakland'daki federal mahkeme, California öncülüğündeki 12 eyaletin açtığı dava üzerine Paramount'un Warner Bros. Discovery'yi satın alma işlemini 14 gün süreyle durdurdu. Eyaletler, birleşmenin film ve televizyon pazarında rekabete zarar vereceğini savunuyor.
A federal judge in California has temporarily paused the $110 billion merger between Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros Discovery for 14 days. The decision follows a lawsuit from 12 states challenging the deal over potential anticompetitive concerns, despite prior Justice Department approval.
A coalition of 12 US states, led by California, successfully paused the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger, alleging it would harm competition, reduce content, and lead to layoffs. A federal judge granted 14 days for arguments, with a hearing set for August 3.
Ein Bundesgericht in Kalifornien hat die geplante 111-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahme von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount Skydance für 14 Tage gestoppt. Elf Bundesstaaten klagen wegen Wettbewerbsverzerrung und potenziell höherer Preise. Eine Anhörung ist für den 3. August angesetzt. Politische Bedenken bezüglich CNNs Unabhängigkeit wurden ebenfalls geäußert.
A U.S. District Judge has issued a 14-day pause on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, following a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta. The lawsuit alleges the merger would harm competition in film distribution and cable licensing, a claim Paramount disputes.
加州聯邦法官下令暫停派拉蒙天舞與華納兄弟探索公司價值1100億美元的併購案14天，以待8月3日初步禁制令聽證會。美國12州提告，質疑該交易的反競爭行為，而派拉蒙則反駁稱其將提升媒體產業競爭力。
Paramount's lead counsel Jeffrey Kessler stated the company still aims to close its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by September, despite a recent antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general. Paramount is prepared to take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary, arguing the merger is pro-competitive.
12 Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the $111bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, citing antitrust violations that could reduce competition and increase consumer prices in the film and cable television industries.
知情人士透露，美國多州擔心派拉蒙天舞擬收購華納兄弟探索的交易將損害市場競爭，最快可能下週提起訴訟阻止。加州檢察總長將主導調查，若交易延宕，派拉蒙恐面臨更高成本。
Oregon solicita a um tribunal que adie a fusão da Paramount e Warner Bros. para analisar documentos sobre o "Project Warrior" e lobby junto ao governo Trump, alegando interesse dos moradores no acordo.
Oregon solicita documentos sobre a fusão Paramount-Skydance, citando preocupações econômicas e de concorrência. O estado quer adiar o negócio para análise, apesar da aprovação do Departamento de Justiça dos EUA.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering intervening in the $111 billion Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount Skydance merger due to concerns over news plurality and media ownership in the UK. Paramount has until July 6 to respond before a final decision.
Britain is considering intervening in the proposed US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance, potentially delaying the deal. The UK's culture minister cited concerns about the impact on British news, children's TV, and streaming services.
Paramount refused to air a 30-second ad from the Freedom of the Press Foundation during a UFC broadcast, citing a "conflict of interest." The ad criticized Paramount's leadership, its merger with Warner Bros Discovery, and its perceived appeasement of Donald Trump, linking it to censorship concerns.
