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13 Jul 2026, 13:48 UTC · 1h ago
Paramount-WBD merger expected to face lawsuit from multiple states, sources say
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CNBC
13 Jul 2026, 13:48 UTC · 1h ago
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A group of state attorneys general, including California's, is expected to file a lawsuit to block the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on antitrust grounds. — Legal challenges from state AGs introduce significant regulatory risk and can delay or derail M&A deals, negatively affecting the target's stock price premium.
-0.80The U.S. Department of Justice has already signed off on the merger, determining it is unlikely to harm competition or consumers. — Federal clearance removes the biggest regulatory hurdle, providing a strong tailwind for the deal's completion despite state-level opposition.
+0.50The European Union is still reviewing the deal with a provisional deadline of July 22, though Paramount has submitted concessions to address concerns. — Ongoing international regulatory review creates lingering uncertainty regarding the closing timeline and potential forced divestitures.
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Facing a potential antitrust lawsuit from state attorneys general that could block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The proposed merger with Paramount is facing legal challenges from state attorneys general on antitrust grounds.
Mentioned as having previously ditched a deal for WBD assets, but not meaningfully affected by the current lawsuit.
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