Paramount’s mega merger with Warner is set to close soon as judge approves settlement with 12 states

Two major media companies, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, planned to merge in an $81 billion deal. Twelve states sued to block the takeover, raising concerns about the merger. A federal judge has now approved a settlement agreement between Paramount and those states, clearing the way for the companies to complete their merger.

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Fast CompanyLean Left· 2d ago

Paramount’s mega merger with Warner is set to close soon as judge approves settlement with 12 states

QuartzLean Left· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount's antitrust settlement, clearing Warner Bros. merger

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 2d ago

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 2d ago

U.S. judge allows Paramount to close Warner Bros acquisition

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

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Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WKBN Youngstown, +7 more
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

WHDH BostonLean Left· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

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Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount's settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

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Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

WDIO DuluthCenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close

ForbesCenter· 2d ago

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Cleared Despite Merger Opposition

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 2d ago

Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

UPICenter· 2d ago

Judge approves Paramount Skydance settlement, allowing merger to continue

France 24Center· 2d ago

Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery clears legal hurdle

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FortuneLean Right· 19h ago

Mark Ruffalo says Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs’

FOX BusinessLean Right· 2d ago

Mark Ruffalo blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after judge clears $110B Hollywood deal

Revolver NewsRight· 2d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery…

Breitbart NewsRight· 2d ago

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger to Close Next Week After Judge Approves Settlement With Democrat AGs

Washington ExaminerRight· 2d ago

Judge approves settlement of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

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VarietyLean Left· 2d ago

Mark Ruffalo Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will ‘Stifle Creativity’ and ‘Weaken Free Speech’: It ‘Should Never Have Been Approved’

Al JazeeraLean Left· 2d ago

US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros

VarietyLean Left· 3d ago

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs

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