#OperationFishbowl Skydance Poaches $4,000,000 Paramount cash each month for privilege of keeping buyer "engaged" (Jan. 14, 2025, Paramount S4, Page 120) The news of Paramount's pursuit by an aggressive private film production company, SkyDancer, had sent shockwaves throughout the media industry. The once revered and profitable company was now being chased by an upstart competitor, causing many to question the stability and future of Paramount. In a surprising twist, it was revealed that Paramount was not only being pursued by SkyDancer but was also paying a staggering amount of $4,000,000 per month to cover the expenses of this pursuit. Shareholders were left scratching their heads, wondering what this could possibly mean. The uncertainty sparked a flurry of speculation and panic within the industry, with some predicting the downfall of Paramount and others hailing the move as a brilliant strategic maneuver. Questions arose about how this would affect shareholders and their investments. As of January 2025, with the deal still not closed, Paramount had paid a total of $36,000,000 to SkyDance. This substantial sum was effectively keeping SkyDance alive, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. Only time would tell the true impact of this surprising turn of events. The once stable and unshakeable Paramount was now in the midst of a high-stakes battle for its future, and everyone was holding their breath to see who would come out on top. Key points of concern for shareholders and industry observers: 1. The long-term financial implications for Paramount 2. The strategic reasoning behind the monthly payments 3. The potential outcomes of the pursuit 4. The impact on Paramount's market position and reputation 5. The future of both Paramount and SkyDance in the evolving media landscape
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Skydance and Paramount are deep into hashing out a complicated deal that would see the David Ellison’s studio and its backers take control of the storied film and television company owned by Shari Redstone. The exclusive month-long negotiating period through May 3 is likely to be extended perhaps by a few weeks, Deadline hears, given the complexity of the transaction. The rough contours of a Skydance deal would see a circa $2 billion payout to Redstone for a majority stake in family holding NAI (which controls Paramount though its voting Class A shares) as well as the National Amusements theater chain and associated real estate assets. Step two would see Paramount acquire Skydance in an all-stock deal valued at circa $4-5 billion. That’s being worked on and will likely wind up at the high end of the range.
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The latest on the "Succession"-like drama that is Paramount's deal process. -The Skydance consortium, which has been in talks to acquire Paramount, is prepared to walk away from its bid if it doesn't get a firm commitment from Shari Redstone, according to a person familiar with the matter. -Further uncertainty was thrown into the mix this week when PE firm Apollo and Sony Pictures sent a letter to Paramount's board expressing formal interest in buying the company for about $26B. -Redstone, the controlling shareholder, has been guiding the process. She's been partial to the offer that would keep Paramount a whole company following a sale -- unlikely in a scenario where PE is the acquirer, CNBC has reported. It's also unclear if the Sony-Apollo bid gives her the same premium as the Skydance offer. -The exclusive window for deal talks between Paramount and Skydance ends Friday, and won't be extended. More from me and Alex Sherman on CNBC about this roller coaster deal process:
Skydance bid for Paramount hinges on Shari Redstone as special committee ends exclusive talks
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NEWS OF THE DAY! Paramount Global: Powering Ahead with $26 Billion Sony-Apollo Bid Amid Turmoil 1. Paramount Global was in exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media but ended them without a deal. 2. Paramount's shares rose by 3% in extended trading. 3. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management expressed interest in acquiring Paramount with a $26 billion offer. 4. The special committee of Paramount's board, responsible for evaluating offers, will discuss the new bid. 5. Shari Redstone, controlling Paramount, supports considering the Sony-Apollo offer. 6. Paramount's special committee plans to meet on Saturday to discuss the deal. 7. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish was replaced amidst a turbulent time for the company. 8. Bakish's relationship with Redstone soured over disagreements about the company's strategy and dividend cuts. =>Please follow Finplate and stay updated with the latest #mergersandacquisitions news. Thanks in advance. To read the news in detail, click below: https://lnkd.in/gqrBwDR9 To familiarize yourself with the context of this news, kindly click on the following link. https://lnkd.in/gvuvCUG6
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The boardroom drama at Paramount Global is intensifying, and no reporter has been following it more closely than WSJ's Jessica Toonkel. Today, she reported exclusively on the latest major twist: the board and controlling shareholder are discussing a plan to remove CEO Bob Bakish and put in place a committee of top division heads to run the company on an interim basis. This is a stunning development, given that Paramount is exploring a sale right now and is in exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media. Stepping back, as Jessica explains, there is frustration within Paramount's upper ranks at how far this company -- with iconic brands like CBS, MTV and the Paramount film studio -- has fallen. Tens of billions of dollars of market value have evaporated in recent years. Bakish's supporters say he can hardly take all the blame, given the whole cable TV business is collapsing, and he has made some moves to put the company on the map in streaming. But the pressure on Bakish has mounted, as Jessica details in this piece.
Exclusive | Paramount Considers Removing CEO Bob Bakish as Turmoil Over Sale Talks Deepens
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Skydance Set to Pay $8 Billion to Gain Control of Paramount The deal is not yet finalized, but David Ellison appears to have fended off Sony. Paramount: Now (finally) Under New Ownership! A special committee at the company has approved a deal that will merge Paramount Global with Skydance after David Ellison acquires National Amusements, Inc. (NAI) for about $2 billion. The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company. All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone‘s $2 billion for her family’s NAI, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire. https://lnkd.in/gHhn3FaW
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) shares gained 1.5% in pre-market trading on reports talks with Skydance over a potential takeover were nearing exclusivity. As per The New York Times, discussions have been held on entering into exclusive talks over the deal which would see Skydance buy Comedy Central owner Paramount. Such a move would mark a big step for Paramount, given several months of deliberations over prospective deals have yet to produce any firm arrangements. That said, whether Paramount does enter into exclusive talks with Skydance is yet to be confirmed, according to The New York Times. Investment firm Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) has made an US$11 billion offer for Paramount’s movie studio, for instance. Paramount’s directors are reportedly eyeing an offer for the entire business, however. Shari Redstone had initially started negotiations with Skydance last year over her controlling... More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/Ff2N105ojEx
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https://lnkd.in/e6mfz6dj Paramount Global's potential deal with Skydance Media seems to be falling apart due to regulatory concerns and hesitation from Shari Redstone to sell to a private-equity-backed buyer. Meanwhile, a joint offer from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management faces similar regulatory hurdles, leaving the future of Paramount Global uncertain as it prepares to potentially operate independently.
Skydance’s Proposed Deal With Paramount Global Appears to Be Falling Apart
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🆕 #TMTnews 🔗 THE PARAMOUNT SAGA IS NOT OVER David Ellison's Skydance in Preliminary Agreement to Acquire National Amusements and Merge with Paramount 🎥📈 David Ellison's Skydance Media has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire National Amusements for $1.75 BLN 💰, reigniting deal talks that stalled last month. This acquisition, subject to approval by a special committee of Paramount’s directors, aims to merge Skydance with Paramount Global. National Amusements, owning 77% of Paramount's voting shares 📊, has referred the deal to this special committee for review. The proposed deal includes a 45-day "go-shop period" allowing other bidders to make offers 🛍️. Paramount's iconic portfolio, including CBS, #MTV, and Nickelodeon 📺, has faced challenges with declining cable business 📉, heavy debt, and expensive streaming expansions. Skydance's pursuit of Paramount has been a complex process marked by financial negotiations and previous deal rejections 🤝. The preliminary agreement excludes a previously contentious mandate requiring majority approval from non-Redstone shareholders. Skydance had initially offered $1.7 BLN in cash, $4.5 BLN for certain Paramount shares, and a $1.5 BLN balance sheet injection to reduce debt 📉. Paramount's stock rose over 6% following news of the deal 📈. Amid this, Paramount's leadership, now a trio of divisional heads, targets $500 MLN in annual cost savings 💸 and explores international streaming partnerships to mitigate costs 🌍. Plans for further layoffs in corporate marketing and streaming are underway, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage over $14 BLN in debt and adapt to evolving media landscapes. #Skydance #ParamountGlobal #NationalAmusement #Merger https://lnkd.in/egPssBW7
Skydance Media’s Deal to Buy Shari Redstone’s Family Company Is Back On
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Apollo Global Management (APO) and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SONY) have jointly submitted an all-cash takeover proposal worth $26 billion to Paramount Global (PARA), after the entertainment giant's deal with Skydance fell through, according to the New York Times. Paramount's special committee announced the termination of the deal with Skydance after the exclusivity period ended last week without reaching a deal, under which the Hollywood studio planned to acquire Paramount's influential stakeholder Shari Redstone's controlling stake and merge both companies. read more....👇 #rttnews #paramountglobalacquisitiondeals #paramountreceivesapollosongoffer #paramountskydancedealterminates #paramountskydancedealends #shariredstone #paramounttakeoverproposal
Paramount Considers Sony-Apollo Offer After Skydance Bid Falls Off
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Let's compare PVP Paramount's Bakish versus Warner Bros CEO David Zazlov. This should be fun! Bob Bakish CEO PARA 2023 Compensation - $31,257,129 Compensation Actually Paid - $22,339,289 Total Shareholder Return - $39.86 (Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment) Total Shareholder Return Peer Group Average - $155.53 (Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment) David Zazlov CEO WBD 2023 Compensation - $49,702,546 Compensation Actually Paid - $64,741,835 Total Shareholder Return - $35 (Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment) Total Shareholder Return Peer Group Average - $156 (Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment) #StreetFeeds #FindingGreatCEOs #PVP #PayVersusPerformance #CompensationActuallyPaid #TotalShareholderReturn https://lnkd.in/eVqrTFNF
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down as merger inches closer
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