Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. Discovery merger
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Paramount has reached a settlement with 12 U.S. states over an antitrust lawsuit, clearing the final major legal obstacle to its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to Fortune. The agreement, which was reportedly reached after a two-month legal battle, clears the way for the merger, according to Fortune and CBS News. The deal includes commitments from Paramount to invest $1.5 billion in domestic movies and to establish a board for editorial independence at CNN and CBS, as noted by Fortune. Additionally, the settlement includes provisions requiring Paramount to spend at least $300 million more on film and TV projects, as highlighted by The Verge. The merger, which would create a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema, according to France24 English. The settlement was the last major hurdle blocking the company's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to Fortune.
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