12 States File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
A coalition of 12 states, led by California's attorney general, has filed an antitrust lawsuit that could delay the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) and Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD). The legal challenge raises concerns about market concentration in theatrical distribution and threatens to trigger financial penalties if the deal is not completed by September 30, 2026.
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