Since my last few posts on the topic of a potential Paramount takeover, the story had taken more twists and turns. As far as I understand it, the Sony offer cooled off, at a key corporate meeting the current management presented an alternative way forward (mix of sales, joint ventures and cost savings), more discussions with Skydance and it seems even a new bidder. Here’s … Continue reading Paramount takeover — more mixed messages
It seems the Sony / Apollo offer for Paramount (or part thereof) has fallen away, and it’s back to Skydance Media with a new offer. Deadline has some details and points to a shareholder meeting tomorrow (4 June 2024). The deal looks a little arcane, and it’s by no means certain to pass according to the Deadline piece, which is quite specific in places. I … Continue reading New Skydance offer for Paramount to be considered
Since my previous piece, the Sony/Apollo discussions with Paramount regarding a possible takeover have wobbled slightly but still progress. Here’s the latest public domain news: Shares fall on Sony rethink The first drama (via Reuters) was Paramount shares fall after CNBC reports Sony rethinking its bid. It seems interest in buying the whole group had diminished, sending share prices down. I wondered if this were … Continue reading Paramount — possible takeover still wobbling along
It’s been a good week since my last update, and I thought I’d skim the various posts I’ve seen. A good place to start is Deadline’s piece, which suggests Skydance are not out of the picture leaving the Apollo / Sony deal in discussion. At one point Variety suggested it would be no deal at all, with Paramount rejecting Sony again (they already turned down … Continue reading Paramount takeover — more updates
I’ve not been following the story, but it seems Skydance are is the final stages of it intended takeover of Paramount. For a few days I’ve seen strong speculation of change at the top of Paramount, and I look forward to any deal landing so the dust can settle and we find out the intention going forward. Deadline has an update, suggesting a final offer … Continue reading Skydance proposed takeover of Paramount gathers pace [UPDATED]
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