Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(62,480 posts)
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 06:36 AM Jul 8

Paramount, Skydance merger deal ends Redstone era

Source: Reuters

Paramount, Skydance merger deal ends Redstone era

Dawn Chmielewski
Updated Mon, Jul 8, 2024, 5:20 AM EDT4 min read

(Reuters) -Skydance Media and Paramount Global agreed to merge, the companies announced late on Sunday, scripting a new chapter for one of Hollywood's oldest studios.

The companies agreed to a two-step process in which Skydance and its deal partners will acquire National Amusements, which holds the Redstone family's controlling stake in Paramount, for $2.4 billion in cash.

Skydance will subsequently merge with Paramount, offering $4.5 billion in cash or stock to shareholders and providing an additional $1.5 billion for Paramount's balance sheet.

Shares of the CBS broadcast network owner rose more than 4% in trading before the bell.

The deal represents the end of an era for Shari Redstone, ...

-snip-

Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/special-committee-paramount-global-endorses-215337314.html

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Paramount, Skydance merger deal ends Redstone era (Original Post) Eugene Jul 8 OP
Ah, yes! Yet another mega merger of competitors. How soon before they all join as one. Wonder Why Jul 8 #1
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Showbiz»Paramount, Skydance merge...