MergerJun 10, 2026, 06:07 AM
Paramount Skydance Merger with WBD Receives Key Regulatory Approvals
AI Summary
Paramount Skydance Corporation announced significant progress in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., securing multiple regulatory approvals. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) cleared the merger, subject to a 14-day waiting period expiring on June 23, 2026. Additionally, the New Zealand Commerce Commission will not consider the merger further, and approvals were obtained from competition and foreign direct investment authorities in several other countries.
Key Highlights
- ACCC cleared the merger with WBD, subject to a 14-day waiting period expiring June 23, 2026.
- ACCC concluded the acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in Australia.
- NZCC informed PSKY it will not consider the merger further, as its clearance regime is voluntary.
- Received competition approvals from Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Serbia, and North Macedonia.
- Secured foreign direct investment approvals from Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, Czechia, New Zealand, Italy, France, and Romania.
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