UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is trying to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $81 billion. British regulators approved the deal, but it still faces legal challenges in other places, with an antitrust trial scheduled for March 2027.
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2 developments- Aug 4Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery judge sets March 2027 trial date for antitrust fight
- Aug 6UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
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