Business
‘I’m out’: Edgar Bronfman Jr drops Paramount bid, company will merge with Skydance in 2025
Following Bronfman's withdrawal, Paramount's special committee announced an end to the "go-shop" period in its merger with Skydance Media
Paramount Global
Business
Paramount extends ‘go shop’ period to consider latest bid
The extension will give Paramount's special committee more time to consider Edgar Bronfman Jr's bid for the company, which is believed to have risen...
Business
Here we go again: New suitor submits $4.3 billion Paramount bid
Paramount's special committee is expected to consider the new bid from media mogul Edgar Bronfman Jr tomorrow
Business
Paramount, Skydance deal faces court challenge
The lawsuit submitted by investor Scott Baker claims the deal would cost Paramount shareholders $1.65 billion
Business
Done deal! Paramount approves $8 billion bid from Skydance Media
Once approved, Skydance CEO David Ellison will become CEO of the new company, currently named New Paramount
Business
On again: Skydance restarts talks to take control of Paramount Global
The two sides are said to have reached a tentative agreement with terms being sent for review to the special committee set up to...
Business
Paramount CEOs identify efficiencies in face of ‘unacceptable’ profit falls
The three CEOs confirmed areas for job cuts have already been identified
Business
No deal! Shari Redstone pulls plug on Skydance/Paramount Global merger
The company said it had not been able to "reach mutually acceptable terms regarding the potential transaction with Skydance Media"
Business
Paramount’s special committee ‘to recommend Skydance deal’
Paramount's board is expected to vote on the Skydance deal on Tuesday (June 4th) as part of the company's annual meeting
Business
Skydance submits new Paramount Global bid, Sony talks ‘still progressing’
According to multiple reports, the new bid from Skydance offers a better deal to Paramount's Class B shareholders, who were said to be unhappy...
Business
Sony signs NDA with Paramount Global but is reticent about earlier plan
The New York Times said the move was "a significant step forward in their effort to court Paramount"
Business
Is Sony about to pull out of its bid for Paramount?
Sony and Apollo may decide to acquire Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, which is the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global
Business
Sony and Apollo ‘plan to break up Paramount’
Companies are expected to sell off Paramount's linear channels as well as close Paramount Plus
Business
Sony and Apollo submit $26 billion bid for Paramount Global
According to reports, if the bid is successful, Sony would be the significant majority shareholder of the new private company
Business
Bob Bakish officially out at Paramount, new Office of the CEO ‘finalising long-term plan’
Paramount said the Office of the CEO is working with its board to develop a comprehensive, long-range plan to "accelerate growth and develop popular...
Business
What’s going on at Paramount Global?
CEO Bob Bakish is expected to leave the company as early as today, with a new leadership committee likely to run the company on...
Business
Could Sony be preparing a bid for Channel 5’s parent company?
The global electronics company is said to be considering joining forces with investment firm Apollo Management to bid for Paramount Global
Business
Channel 5’s parent company subject of $30 billion takeover bid
Allen Media Group already owns The Weather Channel and a number of local US TV stations
Media Delivery
Paramount to merge My5 and Pluto TV into single platform
The product, which will leverage Pluto TV’s technology platform, will combine BVoD, FAST, AVoD and Live TV all at once, said the company
IBC
Keynote: a guide to the speakers at IBC2023
Part one of our guide to the speakers and sessions to attend at IBC2023 focuses on the IBC Conference which covers the first two...