Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Our shared aim was an outcome that best serves consumers, workers and — most importantly — the creative community so vital to the art of visual storytelling. That vision was validated by unanimous approval from competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions worldwide, who agreed this deal is pro-competitive, pro-consumer and pro-worker.
- ▪Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
- ▪Our shared aim was an outcome that best serves consumers, workers and — most importantly — the creative community so vital to the art of visual storytelling.
- ▪That vision was validated by unanimous approval from competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions worldwide, who agreed this deal is pro-competitive, pro-consumer and pro-worker.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros — BBC News — Business
- ▪ Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger — The Guardian — Business
- ▪ California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates — Ars Technica
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