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Skydance, Paramount and FCC

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 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 merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr released a statement announcing his approval of the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media after a yearlong saga.
FCC Greenlights $8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger After Skydance Vows To End DEI Programs
Skydance said this week it planned to add an ombudsman who would review “any complaints of bias” and end diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted by the Trump administration.
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.
Paramount-Skydance Merger Approved by FCC, Clearing Way for $8 Billion Deal Close
The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, said that it approved the transfer of the company's broadcast licenses to Skydance and David Ellison.
FCC Approves Skydance-Paramount Merger Deal
The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval to the merger deal between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, marking a significant step forward in the proposed media consolidation. This regulatory clearance addresses one of the major hurdles for the transaction involving Paramount,
FCC approves Skydance-Paramount $8B merger
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday announced its approval of Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global.
“This Is a Dangerous Thing”: Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount’s Deal
When the FCC approved the Paramount-Skydance merger Thursday, one commissioner blasted the decision, calling it an act of “ cowardly capitulation ” on behalf of Paramount and warning that this could lead to a further “erosion of our First Amendment protections.”
Paramount profit beats estimates ahead of Skydance merger
Days before a new ownership team takes control of the company, Paramount Global reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, crediting lower costs and growth in streaming profit.
Paramount Global beats earnings target ahead of sale to Skydance
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Paramount Global posted second-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street estimates on Thursday as the company prepares for a sale to Skydance Media. The owner of the CBS broadcast network,
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Delivers Blistering Statement On Skydance-Paramount Approval, Says Companies Chose “Capitulation Over Courage”
Skydance has emphasized that the commitments are voluntary. Previously, Skydance and Paramount had argued against conditions ...
Read FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez’s Scathing Dissent After Skydance-Paramount Approval: ‘Direct Violation of the First Amendment’
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez issued a scathing statement of dissent following the FCC's approval of the Paramount and Skydance ...