ClearedMedia & Entertainment30 September 2026

Paramount Skydance Corp to acquire WBD

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Deal facts

Buyer
Paramount Skydance Corp
Target
WBD
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
30 September 2026
Status
Cleared
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Country
United States
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Paramount Skydance Corp has agreed to acquire WBD in a strategic acquisition. The transaction is structured as an all-cash deal, with the specific financial value not disclosed in the available data. Both the buyer and the target are US-based entities operating within the Media and Entertainment sector. The agreement was announced on 28 September 2026. No completion date has been reported for this transaction. The deal represents a significant move within the industry, involving the consolidation of assets between two major players in the sector. The consideration is purely monetary, with no equity component mentioned in the reported facts. The current status of the transaction is listed as in review. This indicates that the deal is undergoing necessary assessments or approvals before it can proceed to completion. The lack of a disclosed price suggests that the valuation may be complex or subject to further negotiation and verification. The parties involved are expected to address regulatory and operational requirements as part of the ongoing review process. The outcome of this review will determine the next steps for the integration of the two companies.

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Deal timeline

2 updates
  1. CMA Phase 1 clearance

    Paramount Skydance Corp M&A filing involving WBD

    Item 8.01. Other Events. States Consent Decree On September 21, 2026, the Company and WBD entered into a Consent Decree (the “States Consent Decree”) with the State of California, the State of Arizona, the State of Colorado, the State of Connecticut, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of Minnesota, the State of Nevada, the State of New Jersey, the State of New Mexico, the State of New Yo

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  2. CMA invitation to comment

    Paramount Skydance Corp M&A filing involving WBD

    Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. Notes Offerings On September 28, 2026, the Company announced that, in connection with the permanent financing of the Acquisition, it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $44.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of U.S. dollar-denominated senior secured first lien notes (the “First Lien Senior Secured Notes”) and U.S. dollar-

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