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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
The Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for Paramount Global to complete its merger with Skydance Media, announcing Thursday that it has approved the deal. The decision removes a final hurdle for the media and entertainment companies to close their transaction. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.
FCC Approves Paramount-Skydance Deal After Skydance’s CBS Ombudsman, Anti-DEI Pledges
The FCC approved the transfer of CBS licenses to Skydance's ownership group, paving the way to the merger of Skydance and Paramount.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following protracted political tug-of-war
The Larry Ellison family and RedBird Capital Partners are expected to take control of Paramount in the coming days. David Ellison, 42, will serve as chairman and chief executive.
FCC clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger
The merger clears the way for an $8.4 billion sale of some of the most prominent names in entertainment, including CBS, Paramount, and Nickelodeon.
Skydance’s Merger With Paramount Global Wins FCC’s Approval
Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media was approved by the US Federal Communications Commission, which backed the deal after the Trump administration extracted concessions on the news and entertainment company’s political coverage and diversity practices.
Skydance Media Doubles Down On Retraction Of DEI And FCC Circles Back To Approve Merger With Paramount
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FCC approves $8 billion Skydance merger with Paramount after DEI assurances
Paramount Global’s DEI initiatives, particularly at subsidiary CBS News, have drawn scrutiny from the Trump administration.
FCC approves Skydance-Paramount $8B merger
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday announced its approval of Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global.
For Paramount, Hundreds of Job Cuts Loom Once Skydance Merger Is Completed
Employees of Paramount Global have been through the wringer over the last year and a half. And the uncertainty hanging over their heads is far from over. After M&A talks with Skydance Media that started in late 2023 whipped back and forth,

Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy, Head of MTV Entertainment, to Exit After FCC Skydance Deal Approval

With the FCC having cleared the Skydance Media-Paramount merger and the deal set to close in a matter of weeks, Paramount ...

Former CBS anchor warns Paramount merger marks 'the end' of the network and 'honest' journalism

Former TV anchor Connie Chung said on Friday that the recent Paramount Global-Skydance Media merger could mark the end of CBS ...

Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?

Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media ...
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PARA Analyst Showdown! Loop Capital Stays ‘Sell’ but TD Cowen Says ‘Hold’

Analysts remain divided on Paramount Global’s ($PARA) outlook following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ...

Josh Greenstein to Join Paramount Following Skydance Sale

Josh Greenstein has been tapped to join Paramount following the company’s sale to Skydance. It is unclear what title ...