U.S. Justice Department Clears Paramount's Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

What happened

The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would put CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. under the Ellison family’s control. The merger still faces legal and regulatory hurdles in the U.S. and abroad, with a September 30 closing deadline and a $7 million daily penalty if it slips.

• 01Justice Department approved Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Saturday.
• 02The merger would hand David Ellison control of CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. studios.
• 03Larry Ellison is reportedly providing about $45.7 billion in financing.
• 04New York and California may challenge the deal, and reviews continue in Britain and Europe.
• 05Paramount must close by September 30 or pay $7 million a day.

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U.S. Justice Department Clears Paramount's Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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