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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount-Skydance Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a proposed $111 billion merger with Paramount and Skydance Media, though the deal still faces regulatory review. This approval occurred despite significant opposition to CEO David Zaslav's associated payout.

23 Apr, 09:54 — 23 Apr, 21:23
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ReutersVery High6h ago

Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance - Reuters

Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance  Reuters

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APVery High7h ago

What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean - AP News

What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean  AP News

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BBCHigh7h ago

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

Warner Bros. Investors Approve Deal With Paramount

The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties.

By Benjamin Mullin

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Warner Bros Discovery vote to approve $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance

The merger will still require governmental approval and could be delayed by a lawsuit seeking to block it Shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery voted “overwhelmingly” to approve the company’s $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, on Thursday. But shareholders voted against generous proposed compensation packages for WBD executives, including a $550m payout to the outgoing chief executive, David Zaslav. Continue reading...

By Jeremy Barr in Washington

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NPRHigh58m ago

Warner Bros. Discover approves $110B Paramount–Skydance merger; regulators up next

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved a merger with Paramount, while issuing a rebuke over executive pay. The deal still faces opposition from Hollywood A-listers and scrutiny from regulators.

By Mandalit del Barco

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover

Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.

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cbcHigh6h ago

Warner Bros. shareholders approve $81-billion US takeover by Paramount

An overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the business to Paramount on Thursday. The approval by shareholders is a big step toward the deal being finalized, which would have big implications for the media landscape.

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cnbcMostly Factual10h ago

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote on Paramount deal

Warner Bros. Discovery will hold a special meeting on Thursday for shareholders to vote on Paramount's proposed acquisition of the company.

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DWHigh1h ago

Warner Bros shareholders greenlight sale to Paramount

The deal would combine two major Hollywood studios and bring CBS and CNN under one roof, tightening an already concentrated media landscape, critics say.

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders on ⁠Thursday backed the company’s proposed US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal. Under the pay packages proposed to executives, CEO David Zaslav could receive ‌up to US$887 million if the sale is completed. Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition. The US Department of Justice s...

By Reuters

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France 24High12h ago

Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bid

Shareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in the face of widespread opposition from Hollywood workers. Also in this edition: the US considers currency swap deals with its Middle Eastern and Asian allies, and European airlines face a turbulent summer travel season.

By Bryan QUINN

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marketwatchMostly Factual7h ago

As Warner Bros.’ shareholders OK sale to Paramount, a legendary studio approaches the end of an era

The deal, which has met with resistance from Hollywood unions and some state attorneys general, is now awaiting regulatory approval.

By Lukas I. Alpert

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Warner Bros investors give thumbs up to £81.4bn Paramount takeover

Paramount agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in February after triumphing over Netflix in a lengthy bidding battle.

By Holly Williams

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Business InsiderMostly Factual7h ago

WBD shareholders approve the Paramount mega-merger — but reject David Zaslav's pay package

Shareholders don't like Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's pay package. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve the Paramount Skydance deal. However, WBD investors voted against the pay package for executives like CEO David Zaslav. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have spoken out against the deal. Paramount Skydance's plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery is one step closer to reality. WBD shareholders voted to approve the Paramount acquisition du...

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Warner Bros. investors approve $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, following long battle with Netflix

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varietyMostly Factual6h ago

Hollywood Petition to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Tops 4,000 Names as Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Holly Hunter and More Join the Fight

The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance swallow up Warner Bros. Discovery took another step closer to reality Thursday after WBD shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the merger. But the pact isn’t over the finish line — and a new batch of Hollywood A-listers including Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Holly […]

By Todd Spangler

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual8h ago

Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Gets Green Light From Shareholders, But They Reject David Zaslav’s Pay Package

The shareholder vote clears the way for the deal to close, assuming the company can navigate the remaining regulatory hurdles.

By Alex Weprin

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

David Zaslav Merger Payout Approved By Just 17% Of WBD Shareholders; 82% Opposed

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s compensation tied to the company’s pending merger with Paramount was rejected by an eye-opening 82% of shareholders, the company said Thursday. Earlier in the day, the company convened a special shareholder meeting. Executives during the brief session noted that Zaslav’s pay package, which could wind up being as much […]

By Dade Hayes

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Warner Bros shareholders back $110bn Paramount merger

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have backed the company's proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal.

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover

Per a preliminary vote count on Thursday, the overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the entire business to Paramount for $31 a share.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

Warner Bros shareholders back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

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ignMostly Factual11h ago

Why Warner Bros. Is Doubling Down on Game of Thrones With a Movie and More Spinoffs: Fans 'Don't Really Want to Wait a Couple of Years for Every Installment'

Warner Bros. is going hard on Game of Thrones with a movie in the works in addition to ongoing production of spinoff TV series House of the Dragon and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. But why do a movie now, seven years after Game of Thrones came to an end?

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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Daily SabahMixed5h ago

Shareholders approve $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger

Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery approved on Thursday an $81 billion mega merger with Paramount, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media lan...

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screen-rantMixed6h ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $111 Billion Paramount Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders vote in favor of the $111 billion acquisition deal by Paramount Skydance, but raise concerns over executive golden parachute paydays.

By Mona Khalifeh

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vanguard-ngMixed6h ago

2027: FG won’t succumb to blackmail by political desperados – AGF

"It is on this note that I urge the media not to give room to political actors trying to tear the fabric of this nation. The post 2027: FG won’t succumb to blackmail by political desperados – AGF appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

Attorney General’s court position reflects Executive’s stance – John Darko

Minority Legal Counsel in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has suggested that the position taken by the Attorney General in the ongoing Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) case may be interpreted as reflecting the stance of the Executive.

By Emma Ankrah

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First report: France 24 · 23 Apr, 09:54Full coverage: 52 · 12hWindow: 12h
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France 2423 Apr, 09:54First to report

Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bid

ign23 Apr, 10:52

Why Warner Bros. Is Doubling Down on Game of Thrones With a Movie and More Spinoffs: Fans 'Don't Really Want to Wait a Couple of Years for Every Installment'

cnbc23 Apr, 11:30

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote on Paramount deal

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NYT23 Apr, 14:13

Warner Bros. Investors Approve Deal With Paramount

hollywood-reporter23 Apr, 14:15

Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Gets Green Light From Shareholders, But They Reject David Zaslav’s Pay Package

Business Insider23 Apr, 14:22

WBD shareholders approve the Paramount mega-merger — but reject David Zaslav's pay package

channel-news-asia23 Apr, 14:43

Warner Bros shareholders back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

bloomberg23 Apr, 14:44

Warner Bros. Investors Approve $110 Billion Paramount Deal - Bloomberg.com

The Guardian23 Apr, 14:50

Warner Bros Discovery vote to approve $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance

BBC23 Apr, 14:55

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

der-standard23 Apr, 14:56

Warner-Aktionäre billigten Kauf durch Paramount

publico23 Apr, 14:57

“WarnerMount”: accionistas da Warner Bros. aprovam fusão com a Paramount

AP23 Apr, 15:03

What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean - AP News

le-figaro23 Apr, 15:03

Les actionnaires de Warner Bros Discovery valident le rachat par Paramount Skydance pour 110 milliards de dollars

Yahoo23 Apr, 15:04

Warner Bros. investors approve $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, following long battle with Netflix

berlingske23 Apr, 15:06

Aktionærer i Warner Bros. giver kæmpefusion grønt lys

el-mundo23 Apr, 15:10

Los accionistas de Warner Bros. Discovery aprueban la venta de la empresa a Paramount por 81.000 millones de dólares

aktualne-cz23 Apr, 15:14

Hollywoodská fúze za 2,3 bilionu: Paramount převezme svého rivala

morgunbladid23 Apr, 15:15

Gefa grænt ljós á sölu til Paramount

ndtv23 Apr, 15:15

Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover

observador23 Apr, 15:15

Acionistas da Warner Bros. aprovam à fusão com Paramount

marketwatch23 Apr, 15:18

As Warner Bros.’ shareholders OK sale to Paramount, a legendary studio approaches the end of an era

The Independent23 Apr, 15:18

Warner Bros investors give thumbs up to £81.4bn Paramount takeover

cbc23 Apr, 15:23

Warner Bros. shareholders approve $81-billion US takeover by Paramount

la-vanguardia23 Apr, 15:27

Los accionistas de Warner Bros aprueban la venta a Paramount por 110.000 millones de dólares

SCMP23 Apr, 15:29

Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

klix-ba23 Apr, 15:34

Šta bi spajanje Paramounta i Warnera značilo za filmsku i medijsku industriju

Reuters23 Apr, 15:34

Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance - Reuters

variety23 Apr, 15:36

Hollywood Petition to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Tops 4,000 Names as Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Holly Hunter and More Join the Fight

rte-news23 Apr, 15:37

Warner Bros shareholders back $110bn Paramount merger

Al Jazeera23 Apr, 15:46

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover

rzeczpospolita23 Apr, 15:56

Obradowali akcjonariusze Warner Bros. Discovery. Jest zgoda na przejęcie właściciela TVN

FT23 Apr, 15:58

Warner Bros shareholders approve $111bn Paramount deal

screen-rant23 Apr, 15:58

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $111 Billion Paramount Merger

vanguard-ng23 Apr, 15:59

2027: FG won’t succumb to blackmail by political desperados – AGF

24ur23 Apr, 16:00

Zelena luč enemu največjih prevzemov v zgodovini zabavne industrije

nzz23 Apr, 16:03

111-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal: Aktionäre von Warner stimmen Übernahme durch Paramount zu

faz23 Apr, 16:09

Megafusion vollzogen: Warner-Aktionäre stimmen für Übernahme durch Paramount

20-minuten23 Apr, 16:36

Aktionäre von Warner Bros. stimmen Paramount-Übernahmeangebot zu

Daily Sabah23 Apr, 16:39

Shareholders approve $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger

delfi-lt23 Apr, 16:48

Korporacijos „Warner Bros Discovery“ akcininkai pritarė „Paramount“ siūlymui

n1-serbia23 Apr, 17:14

Akcionari Vorner bros-a odobrili prodaju kompanije Paramauntu u vrednosti od 111 milijardi dolara

danas23 Apr, 17:27

Paramaunt preuzima Vorner bros diskaveri: Akcionari odobrili prodaju za 111 milijardi dolara

tvn2423 Apr, 17:35

Akcjonariusze Warner Bros. Discovery zatwierdzili sprzedaż spółki koncernowi Paramount Skydance

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seeking-alpha23 Apr, 19:44

Warner Bros. Discovery ticks lower as Calif. AG discusses Paramount deal

myjoyonline23 Apr, 20:11

Attorney General’s court position reflects Executive’s stance – John Darko

DW23 Apr, 20:43

Warner Bros shareholders greenlight sale to Paramount

deadline23 Apr, 20:48

David Zaslav Merger Payout Approved By Just 17% Of WBD Shareholders; 82% Opposed

de-volkskrant23 Apr, 21:04

Aandeelhouders Warner Bros gaan akkoord met megafusie met Paramount

helsingin-sanomat23 Apr, 21:19

Media | Paramountin ja Warner Bros Discoveryn kauppa etenee, Kalifornian oikeusministeriö tutkii

NPR23 Apr, 21:23

Warner Bros. Discover approves $110B Paramount–Skydance merger; regulators up next

NHK World23 Apr, 21:58Latest update

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