CNBC
12 Jun 2026, 20:37 UTC · 2h ago
Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source says
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CNBC
12 Jun 2026, 20:37 UTC · 2h ago
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The U.S. Department of Justice has signed off on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. — Removal of the primary federal regulatory hurdle significantly increases the probability of the $110 billion deal closing.
+0.80The merger still faces potential legal challenges from state attorneys general and awaits regulatory approval from European officials. — These remaining hurdles represent the primary remaining risks that could block or delay the deal's completion.
-0.40The deal is on track to close by September, after which a 'ticking fee' will make the transaction more expensive. — Creates a hard deadline for regulators and stakeholders, increasing the urgency to finalize the merger.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has already approved the deal. — Positive momentum in global regulatory approvals, though less impactful than the US DOJ sign-off.
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The DOJ has signed off on the proposed acquisition, and the stock rose in after-hours trading.
The company is the target of a $110 billion acquisition that has cleared a major regulatory hurdle.
The article notes that a previous deal for Netflix to acquire WBD assets was upended.
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