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Sony and Apollo Take Key Step in Bid for Paramount’s Assets

The two companies have expressed interest in acquiring the media conglomerate, but are backing away from their $26 billion all-cash offer.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

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Is It Good to Go Exclusive?

The exclusive period for Paramount’s potential merger with Skydance expired without a deal, highlighting the long-debated question of whether exclusivity is a waste of time.

By Lauren Hirsch Michael J. de la Merced and Ravi Mattu

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Bob Bakish, Paramount CEO, Steps Down as Company Weighs Merger

Mr. Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

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Skydance Offers Paramount a Deal Sweetener: A $3 Billion Cash Infusion

The terms of the new deal would provide Paramount shareholders with an investment to pay down debt and buy back stock.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch