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WBD Shareholders Set April 23 Vote on Paramount Skydance Merger
business16 days ago

WBD Shareholders Set April 23 Vote on Paramount Skydance Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery has scheduled an April 23 special shareholders meeting to vote on selling to Paramount Skydance for $31 per share in cash (about a 147% premium). The boards unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in Q3 pending regulatory clearances and shareholder approval; if not closed by September 30, shareholders will receive a $0.25 per share quarterly ticking fee. The transaction would create a highly leveraged combined company with expected cost savings, while regulators and lawmakers weigh potential impacts; WBD’s board recommends voting in favor.

via Deadline|
#business#merger#paramount-skydance
Axel Springer to Acquire Telegraph Media Group for £575m, Expanding US Reach
business1 month ago

Axel Springer to Acquire Telegraph Media Group for £575m, Expanding US Reach

European publisher Axel Springer agreed to buy Telegraph Media Group for £575m, beating the £500m bid from DMGT. The deal follows a government probe into the DMGT bid and will expand the Telegraph’s footprint, including in the United States, with Springer pledging to invest in growth. Telegraph Media Group (owner of the Daily Telegraph and related outlets) has been ownerless since 2023 due to debts tied to the Barclay brothers; previous approaches by RedBird Capital and others collapsed amid regulatory scrutiny. The deal now awaits regulatory clearance and marks Springer's largest acquisition since buying Politico in 2021.

via BBC|
#acquisition#axel-springer#business
Brussels Antitrust Review Could Slow Paramount-WBD Merger
business1 month ago

Brussels Antitrust Review Could Slow Paramount-WBD Merger

The European Commission is set to conduct a multi-stage antitrust review of Paramount's $110 billion deal to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery, a process expected to slow the transaction more than block it. After a 25-working-day preliminary check, Brussels could launch a Phase II review, potentially stretching the timeline beyond a year. The EU will scrutinize overlaps across cinema distribution, TV channels, and streaming platforms, and may require divestitures; the UK review might be simpler. Financing from Middle Eastern funds and the EU's foreign subsidies rules add another layer of scrutiny. Overall, while approval remains likely, EU hurdles could push the close further out than in the U.S.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#eu-antitrust#mergers-acquisitions
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Forge $111 Billion Media Merger
business1 month ago

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Forge $111 Billion Media Merger

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially announce a $111 billion merger, backed by $47 billion in equity from the Ellison family and RedBird Capital and $54 billion in debt financing, with Netflix previously in the mix but now out. The deal aims to close in Q3 2026, keeps both studios independent with promised output and windows, and is expected to yield about $6 billion in synergies, while regulators review the transaction and Hollywood braces for layoffs.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#merger#netflix
California AG Vows a Vigorous Scrutiny of Paramount-WBD Deal
business1 month ago

California AG Vows a Vigorous Scrutiny of Paramount-WBD Deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will conduct a vigorous review of Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the deal isn’t a done deal and that the California Department of Justice has an open investigation. The note comes as the bid saga swirls with shifting offers and Netflix exiting the bidding, underscoring heightened regulatory scrutiny of entertainment industry consolidation.

via Variety|
#business#california-doj#paramount-skydance
politics1 month ago

White House pressure prompts FDA to reopen Moderna flu shot review

The FDA reversed its initial refusal to accept Moderna’s seasonal flu vaccine filing after a White House meeting in which President Trump pressed the agency, with Moderna submitting an amended filing and the FDA agreeing to review it via a Type A meeting. The agency accepted the application for full approval for adults 50–64 and accelerated approval for 65+, with a post‑marketing study to address age-related concerns, and a target decision date of August 5, 2026.

via Politico|
#fda#moderna#politics
Major US rail unions endorse Union Pacific merger amid mixed reservations
business6 months ago

Major US rail unions endorse Union Pacific merger amid mixed reservations

The largest U.S. railroad union endorses Union Pacific's $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern after securing job protections, though some unions and industry groups remain concerned about competition and service disruptions. The deal has mixed support among unions and faces a lengthy regulatory review, with President Trump's stance potentially influencing the outcome.

via Boston 25 News|
#business#norfolk-southern#rail-unions
business10 months ago

JetBlue and United Launch Partnership Amid Mixed Signals

JetBlue and United have announced a partnership featuring a frequent flyer program, elite benefits, and interline sales, with United returning to JFK in 2027 and sharing slots with JetBlue. The deal also includes United adopting JetBlue's Paisly for travel services and both airlines leveraging Kinective for advertising. While not a joint sales agreement, the partnership aims to enhance their market offerings and corporate deals, with regulatory approval still pending.

via Cranky Flier|
#business#frequent-flyer#jetblue
U.K. Government Investigates Abu Dhabi-Backed Bid for The Telegraph
business2 years ago

U.K. Government Investigates Abu Dhabi-Backed Bid for The Telegraph

The British government has announced a review of Jeff Zucker's bid to acquire The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator, two influential publications in British conservative politics. The bid, backed mostly by funds from the United Arab Emirates, has faced criticism from Tories who fear undue foreign influence over The Telegraph's coverage. The review could delay the deal and allow rival bidders, including Rupert Murdoch and Lord Rothermere, to build opposition. Zucker has pledged to preserve editorial independence and insists that his Emirati financial partner would have no say in editorial matters. The review is expected to conclude by late January.

via The New York Times|
#british-press#business#emirati-backed-bid