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Delaware Judge Greenlights $8B Paramount-Skydance Merger Amid Rival Bid

3/6/2025

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A Delaware judge approved Paramount Global's $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, but a rival $8.8 billion bid from Project Rise Partners may be considered.
New York City pension funds are attempting to block the merger, citing breaches of fiduciary duty by Shari Redstone.
The merger's closing date remains uncertain, awaiting FCC approval and possible legal challenges.
Paramount has lowered the value of its Australian broadcast licenses due to ongoing scrutiny.

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A Delaware judge approved Paramount Global's $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, but a rival $8.8 billion bid from Project Rise Partners may be considered.
New York City pension funds are attempting to block the merger, citing breaches of fiduciary duty by Shari Redstone.
The merger's closing date remains uncertain, awaiting FCC approval and possible legal challenges.
Paramount has lowered the value of its Australian broadcast licenses due to ongoing scrutiny.