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National & Local

Paramount Acquires Warner Bros with a $110 Billion Mega Merger Agreement

Paramount Skydance announces the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion mega merger deal, intensifying competition with Netflix.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

After Netflix's Withdrawal: Warner Bros. Discovery Approves Acquisition by Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery has approved a massive $111 billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance following Netflix's withdrawal from the bidding process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount Skydance shares soar over 20% as it nears a deal with Warner Bros

Shares of Paramount Skydance surged by over 20% as negotiations to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery advance, gaining a competitive edge over Netflix.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount Skydance's shares skyrocket over 20% as it approaches a deal with Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance's shares surged over 20% as the company nears a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, outpacing Netflix in the acquisition race.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 Billion. Agreement Reached

Paramount has finalized a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, outperforming Netflix in a competitive bidding process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Acquisition of Warner Bros.: A Single Family Grabs for Media Power

Netflix has dropped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, leading to concerns among U.S. television makers as Paramount's better offer emerges, potentially allowing allies of Trump greater influence in media.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Warner Bros: Paramount Skydance closes record deal worth 110 billion dollars

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a landmark deal valued at $110 billion, marking a significant shift in Hollywood's media landscape.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros

A CBS News producer claims in a farewell memo that political bias influences reporting, coinciding with a major acquisition by CBS's parent company Paramount.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Paramount Takes Over Warner Bros, Companies Sign Contract

Paramount has signed an agreement to acquire Warner Bros.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will California Block Paramount's Takeover of Warner Bros.? It Will Be "Uncompromising"

California may impede Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. due to political implications and potential regulatory hurdles.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why Paramount's acquisition of Warner won't save cinema

The acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount raises concerns about the future of cinema, as it might prioritize traditional media over innovative storytelling.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

CBS News and CNN staffers fear โ€˜disasterโ€™ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

Staff at CBS News and CNN are anxious about job security and potential ideological shifts following Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

How David Ellison Defeated Netflix in the Battle for HBO and CNN - The 'Daddy's Boy' Who Became a Major Player

David Ellison has transitioned from the son of Oracle's founder to a significant player in the media industry by orchestrating the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery amidst intense competition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix Steps Back: Paramount Skydance Now Favored

Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition race sees Paramount Skydance in the lead as Netflix opts out of further bidding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Netflix abandons the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stock price jumps up

Netflix has decided against acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, resulting in a stock price surge for the latter as Paramount Skydance gains an edge in a significant market move.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Netflix abandons fight for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has decided not to increase its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ending its competition with Paramount Skydance for the takeover.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Netflix unexpectedly withdrew from the Warner Bros deal - Paramount strikes back

Netflix has withdrawn its acquisition offer for Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount to take the lead in the competitive bidding for the company.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Paramount won the bidding war against Netflix

Paramount's latest offer overtakes Netflix's, leading to a significant acquisition battle in the media industry.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Warner Bros: Netflix withdraws, Paramount dominates, Hollywood shakes

Netflix has withdrawn its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to take the lead in the acquisition battle.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Warner's 'Plot Twist': Prefers Paramount's Proposal and Netflix Has 4 Days to Improve Its Offer

Warner Bros. has declared that a new offer from Paramount Skydance is more favorable for shareholders than its previous agreement with Netflix, giving Netflix four business days to match or exceed Paramount's bid.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Warner Bros. prepares for negotiations regarding acquisition by Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery is showing a favorable outlook towards being acquired by Paramount, which has raised its offer to $31 per share.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a new offer from Paramount for the owner of TVN. What will Netflix do?

Paramount has submitted a revised acquisition offer to Warner Bros. Discovery following a negotiation period, prompting questions about Netflix's strategic reaction.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a new offer from Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. Discovery is evaluating a new acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance that may exceed their current agreement with Netflix.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted

Paramount Skydance has submitted its best and final offer for Warner Bros Discovery, intensifying a high-stakes takeover bid in the media industry.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Telegraph suitor considers legal action against UK government over rival bid

Figures involved in a competing bid for the Telegraph are planning legal action against the UK government over its approval of the Daily Mail's acquisition moves.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is 'acquisition cost' the purchase price or depreciation?

The article discusses a promotion offering a combined subscription to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, emphasizing the value of this dual access.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paramount closer to acquiring Warner Bros. No legal obstacles in the US for the deal

Paramount Skydance has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle regarding its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Advice & Review becomes part of Dagens Nyheter

Dagens Nyheter has acquired the consumer advocacy magazine Rรฅd & Rรถn, which has a long-standing tradition of providing independent product reviews.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Acquisition of employees does not always have the same effects

The article promotes a special package offer for PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, highlighting combined journalistic strength.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Warner strikes back and gives Paramount 7 days to improve its offer

Warner Bros Discovery has re-engaged in negotiations with Paramount Skydance, giving them seven days to improve their acquisition offer.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Paramount needs to add again. Warner Bros prefers a merger with Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount's latest acquisition offer but is allowing a week for a new proposal while still favoring a deal with Netflix.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Warner opens negotiations with Paramount and sets a seven-day deadline to receive an offer

Warner Bros Discovery is negotiating with Paramount for acquisition, with a deadline set for seven days to receive an offer, favoring Netflix as a potential bidder.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Warner Bros rejected Paramount's revised offer

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's latest acquisition bid of $30 per share but has given the studio seven days to propose a better deal.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Media Report: Warner Apparently Considering New Talks with Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly reconsidering Paramount Skydance's acquisition offer, after earlier favoring Netflix.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Virtual 2026: Nominations for journalists from "Rzeczpospolita" and the PTWP group

The Virtual 2026 awards will be presented in 15 categories, highlighting significant achievements in Polish media, including the nomination for a major acquisition in the business media sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

India clears purchase of S-400 missiles โ€“ media

India's Defense Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of 288 S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia for approximately $1.1 billion.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Britain: The government intervenes in the Daily Mail-Telegraph deal for reasons of public interest

The British government has intervened in the proposed acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by DMGT, raising concerns over the implications for media plurality.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paramount raises its offer to acquire Warner Bros, in a new offensive against Netflix's proposal

Paramount Skydance has increased its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery amid its ongoing negotiations with Netflix.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Paramount Improves Its Hostile Offer to Acquire Warner Bros

Paramount has made enhancements to its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Paramount Improves Its Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance has enhanced its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in an effort to sway shareholders away from supporting a competing offer from Netflix.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Warner Bros: Paramount intensifies its bid โ€“ The compensation it gives to Netflix

Paramount Skydance has increased its offer for Warner Bros Discovery and is offering cash for each quarter the deal remains incomplete, as well as covering cancellation fees owed to Netflix.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Musk becomes richest person in history

Elon Musk has become the richest person in history with a net worth of $852 billion following the acquisition of his AI and social media company xAI by SpaceX, a deal that added $84 billion to his fortune.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Botรญn defends investing in the US during the Trump era: 'The returns will compensate for the risks'

Ana Botรญn, the president of Banco Santander, addressed the media defending investment in the US amidst geopolitical tensions during Donald Trump's administration, citing record 2025 results and the acquisition of Webster Bank as rationale.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
World

Elon Musk's SpaceX Acquires AI Development Company 'xAI'

Elon Musk's SpaceX announced the acquisition of AI development and social media management company 'xAI', marking a potential first step towards creating a giant corporate group.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

SpaceX, xAI, X, Starlink... understand the relationship between Musk's companies

Elon Musk announced the acquisition of his artificial intelligence company xAI by SpaceX, which is also involved with Starlink and the social media platform X, aiming to create an integrated innovation engine.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

"All in Cash": Netflix is preparing a strategic move to expedite the $83 billion deal with Warner Bros

Netflix is planning changes to its proposal to accelerate the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming operations, aiming to counter Paramount's offer.

Jan 14 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Assumed Conservatism and Nude Women on the Cover: The Successes of Le Figaro Under Robert Hersant

The acquisition of Le Figaro by Robert Hersant led to the creation of Figaro Magazine and propelled the group to record sales.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

US Politics: Media Report: USA is Considering Payments to Greenlanders for Acquisition - Up to $100,000

US officials are reportedly considering payments to Greenland residents for supporting the acquisition of the territory, with amounts projected to reach up to $100,000.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects new Paramount offer. What next for the owner of TVN?

On January 7, Warner Bros. Discovery's management announced in a letter to shareholders that they unanimously rejected a revised acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance valued at $108.4 billion.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's proposal again and insists on the deal with Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery has once more turned down Paramount's acquisition proposal, favoring its partnership with Netflix due to the perceived inadequacies and increased risks associated with the former's offer.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:43 UTC

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