State AGs finalizing antitrust lawsuit over Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A coalition of U.S. states has sued to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Following initial efforts by Oregon to delay the deal, a group of 12 states, including Minnesota, have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. The $111 billion merger has already faced a pause in closing as the Oregon Attorney General sought a 60-day delay to review records, alleging that previous DOJ approval was 'corrupt.' Coverage from The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and CNN emphasizes the shift from a single-state probe to a coordinated multi-state antitrust effort.
Meanwhile, Reuters and Yahoo Finance report that Paramount will not close the deal before July 22. Other reports from Semafor suggest Paramount is weighing leaving California amid rifts related to the merger.
Attention now turns to the courts as the multi-state lawsuit proceeds and the outcome of the Oregon Attorney General's motion to delay remains a critical factor for the deal's timeline.
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What is the total value of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger?
The deal is valued at $111 billion, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Which states are involved in the legal challenge?
Minnesota has joined 11 other states in the lawsuit, and Oregon previously sought a 60-day delay to review records.
When is the deal expected to close?
Reuters reports that Paramount will not close the deal before July 22 amid the ongoing Oregon probe.
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