Coverage dated August 26, 2024

Edgar Bronfman Jr. dropped Paramount bid after running out of time to secure financing

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With Bronfman out of the picture, the path is cleared for Skydance to merge with Paramount.

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NBC New York
Edgar Bronfman Jr. dropped Paramount bid after running out of time to secure financing (opens NBC New York)
Published Aug 26, 2024
NBC New York's feed description
With Bronfman out of the picture, the path is cleared for Skydance to merge with Paramount.
Insider
Edgar Bronfman drops his $6 billion Paramount bid (opens Insider)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Insider's feed description
Edgar Bronfman Jr. just walked away from his offer to buy Paramount, setting the media giant back on track to be sold to David Ellison's Skydance.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws offer for Paramount, allowing Skydance merger to go ahead (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Aug 26, 2024
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew a
Deadline
Edgar Bronfman “Exiting” $6B Bid For Paramount, Clears Way For Skydance Merger (opens Deadline)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Edgar Bronfman has discontinued his short-lived $6 billion bid to take control of Paramount Global.
The Hollywood Reporter
Edgar Bronfman Drops Paramount Bid (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Aug 26, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Edgar Bronfman has withdrawn his bid to buy Paramount, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Monday evening.
Quartz
The Paramount-Skydance merger saga is close to an end after Edgar Bronfman Jr. dropped his competing bid (opens Quartz)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Quartz's feed description
Bronfman rescinded his last-minute offer to buy Paramount
Los Angeles Times
Bronfman drops out of Paramount bidding; Skydance to claim prize (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Edgar Bronfman Jr. is dropping out of the auction. "We continue to believe that Paramount Global is an extraordinary company.... We congratulate the Skydance team."
Investopedia
Paramount Set for Skydance Takeover After Bronfman Withdraws Bid (opens Investopedia)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Investopedia's feed description
Paramount Global's special committee said Edgar Bronfman Jr. has withdrawn from bidding for Shari Redstone's media empire, setting the stage for the entertainment giant to be sold to David Ellison's Skydance Media.
CBS News
Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws bid for Paramount, clearing path for Skydance merger (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 26, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew a competing offer.
Variety
Paramount Global Closes Door on ‘Go-Shop’ Period as Edgar Bronfman Jr. Drops Last-Minute Bid for Studio (opens Variety)
Published Aug 26, 2024
Variety's feed description
Paramount Global has ended its 'go-shop' period and will proceed with its Skydance Media merger now that Edgar Bronfman Jr. has dropped his bid.
CBS News
Edgar Bronfman withdraws bid for Paramount, clearing path for Skydance merger (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 26, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew a competing offer.

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