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National & Local

Netflix ditches ยฃ80bn Warner Bros takeover - what it means for prices and jobs

Netflix has canceled its ยฃ80 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to advance with their competing offer.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:55 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
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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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Netflix withdraws from purchasing Warner Bros. Whatโ€™s next for TVN?

Netflix has withdrawn from its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, likely paving the way for its sale to Paramount Skydance, which could impact the ownership of TVN and its channels.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:16 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‡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Netflix has withdrawn its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to take the lead in the acquisition battle.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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Netflix abandons plan to take over Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has decided not to pursue its plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery due to financial unappeal, opting to compete with Paramount Skydance's bid.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Unexpected end of the race for the owner of TVN. Netflix made a decision

Netflix has announced it will not increase its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery shares, effectively withdrawing from the bidding war for ownership of TVN.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount Skydance wins the battle for Warner Bros. โ€“ Netflix withdraws its offer, what this development means for media and entertainment

Paramount Skydance has successfully outbid Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix announced it would not compete with the improved offer.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Netflix drops its bid for Warner Bros., clearing path for takeover by Paramount

Netflix has withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros., allowing Paramount Skydance to finalize its own substantial deal for the company.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Netflix refuses to raise its offer for Warner Bros

Netflix has decided not to increase its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, stating that the deal is no longer financially attractive compared to Paramount Skydance's offer.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Netflix Withdraws from Bid to Buy Warner After Paramount's Offer: 'The Deal Is No Longer Attractive'

Netflix has withdrawn from the bidding to acquire Warner Bros, allowing rival bidder Paramount Skydance to close its $111 billion deal for the historic Hollywood studio.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paramount is about to close a deal with Warner Bros after Netflix withdrew

Paramount Skydance is on the verge of acquiring Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix announced it would not match Paramount's improved offer.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:13 UTC
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National & Local

Netflix drops new bid for Warner Bros

Netflix has decided not to pursue a new bid for Warner Bros due to the deal no longer being financially attractive.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:57 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paramount increases proposal for Warner and may change the course of the agreement with Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a new acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, which could alter its existing deal with Netflix.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Warner reconsiders Paramount's offer for the first time

Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a revised acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance, raising the per-share price to $31.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Paramount increases bid for Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance has raised its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to $31 per share, intensifying the bidding competition for the Hollywood giant.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Warner Bros. Discovery considers a new offer from Paramount Skydance

Warner Bros. Discovery is evaluating a new proposal from Paramount Skydance amidst ongoing negotiations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:21 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Warner Bros evaluates new offer from Paramount and reopens dispute with Netflix

Warner Bros has received a new acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, while maintaining its existing merger agreement with Netflix.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Warner Bros is considering a revised offer from Paramount

Warner Bros Discovery is evaluating a new offer from Paramount Skydance as CBS's owner attempts to prevent Netflix from acquiring the sought-after Hollywood studio.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:48 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‡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‡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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warner Bros. Rejects New Offer from Paramount, But Gives Them a Week to Submit a Better One

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's latest hostile takeover bid but has given them a week to present a better offer.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Warner Bros gives Paramount seven days to make โ€˜best and finalโ€™ offer

Warner Bros Discovery has reopened negotiations with Paramount Skydance, demanding a final offer to surpass its existing agreement with Netflix.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paramount will have one week to try to improve its offer for Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Discovery has given Paramount Skydance a one-week deadline to present its best and final offer for acquiring the company, facilitated by a temporary waiver from Netflix.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:47 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
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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‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Netflix out? Warner Bros. evaluates reopening negotiations with Paramount after new purchase offer

Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with Paramount Skydance due to a new amended offer from its hostile suitor, which could lead to renewed competition with Netflix.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Warner Bros Discovery weighs new sale talks after fresh Paramount offer

Warner Bros Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with Paramount Skydance, who are pursuing a $108.4 billion takeover while trying to disrupt an existing agreement WBD has with Netflix.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Warner evaluates resuming negotiations with Paramount after new offer

Warner Bros. Discovery is considering resuming negotiations for a sale with rival Paramount Skydance after receiving a new hostile proposal, according to Bloomberg News.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CBS News considers job cuts to strengthen its video transmission strategy and increase audience

CBS News is contemplating job cuts affecting up to 15% of its workforce as part of a strategy to focus on video streaming and increase viewership.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Activist investor intervenes in the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Ancora Holding, an investment firm, is rallying shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery to reject Netflix's offer in favor of Paramount Skydance's proposal.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company with stake in Warner pressures for abandonment of sale agreement with Netflix, says newspaper

Ancora Holdings intends to oppose Warner Bros.' sale agreement with Netflix, preferring a deal with Paramount Skydance instead.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Paramount improves its offer for Warner and offers compensation payments to shareholders

Paramount Skydance has enhanced its hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery by introducing a quarterly compensation payment to shareholders worth $0.25 per share for any delay beyond December 31, 2026.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paramount increases pressure to block the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Netflix

Paramount Skydance has intensified its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by offering enhanced financial guarantees to its shareholders, aiming to undermine the existing deal with Netflix.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:55 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 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 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paramount Stays Firm: Offers $2.8 Billion to 'Break' Warner-Netflix Agreement

Paramount Skydance has increased its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery by providing additional cash for every quarter that the deal does not finalize after this year and agreed to cover any compensation owed by HBO's parent company to Netflix if the agreement is terminated.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:52 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The Fight for the Owner of TVN. Netflix's Opponent Placed Paid Ads in European Press

Paramount Skydance continues its efforts to acquire the owner of TVN by placing paid advertisements in European press featuring a letter from CEO David Ellison to potential interested parties.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
World

The future of TVN is uncertain. Donald Trump changes front

Warner Bros. Discovery is once again up for sale, with Netflix and Paramount Skydance as the remaining contenders, while Donald Trump suggests that the acquiring entity should also purchase CNN as part of a larger deal.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Netflix โ€˜plans to switch to all-cash offer to seal $83bn Warner Bros dealโ€™

Netflix is reportedly planning to switch to an all-cash offer for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in response to a competing bid from Paramount Skydance.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
World

TVN Owner Sued Over Company Sale, Will the Agreement Be Revealed? Shareholders Received a Letter

Paramount Skydance has sued Warner Bros Discovery for more information about its competitive $82.7 billion deal with Netflix and plans to nominate directors to the Warner Bros board to convince investors that its $108.7 billion cash offer is superior.

Jan 13 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Paramount Skydance Takes Legal Action Against Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery for allegedly failing to provide shareholders with necessary information for comparing its acquisition offer with that of Netflix.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Paramount takes Warner executives to court to explain their preference for Netflix's offer

Paramount Skydance is advancing its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery by demanding an explanation from Warner's executives regarding their preference for Netflix's offer, as it seeks to appoint its own advisors for the upcoming shareholders' meeting.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Paramount to nominate directors to Warner Bros board to vote against Netflix deal

Paramount Skydance plans to nominate directors to Warner Bros Discoveryโ€™s board in an effort to oppose the approval of its $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, also seeking financial disclosures related to the agreement.

Jan 12 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's revised offer

Warner Brothers Discovery has turned down Paramount Skydance's latest takeover bid, citing it as inferior to a competing offer from Netflix.

Jan 7 โ€ข 22:03 UTC

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