Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board

The New York Times – Business:
The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.
After Crucial Paramount Agreement Come Relief, Anger and Concern

The New York Times – Movies:
Few seem totally satisfied by the settlement that will let Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery move forward.
Paramount to Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit, Clearing the Way for Warner Bros. Acquisition

The New York Times – Business:
The deal would remove the last significant hurdle the media mogul David Ellison faced to create a news and entertainment empire, home to movie studios, HBO, CBS and CNN.
As the Rich Buy Bigger Boats, Private Equity Is Investing in the Booming Marina Business

The New York Times – Business:
The private equity firm Blackstone now owns more marinas than anyone in the world.
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger

The New York Times – Business:
Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
Justice Dept. Investigates Nvidia Deal With Groq

The New York Times – Business:
The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
Nvidia Extends A.I. Spending Spree With $12.9 Billion Deal for Hugging Face

The New York Times – Business:
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.
Why the Courts Struggle to Tame Big Tech

The New York Times – Business:
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

The New York Times – Business:
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
Forbes Suspends Shook Research Rankings as It Investigates $6 Million Payment

The New York Times – Business:
The magazine, which is reviewing a payment from the founder of Shook Research to its former top editor, also canceled a summit in Las Vegas scheduled for October.
Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor

The New York Times – Business:
RJ Shook of Shook Research said he paid Randall Lane, the former top editor at Forbes, for “services and guidance” in partnering with Forbes and later selling his research firm.