Merger
Coverage of Merger in the Nexus archive.
- How AstraZeneca’s $400bn tie-up with US rival Bristol Myers unravelled
The article details how a potential $400bn tie-up and merger between AstraZeneca and its US rival, Bristol Myers, ultimately unravelled. Had this mega-deal proceeded, it would have represented a notable return to major pharma megadeals.
- Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger
Paramount Skydance reported second-quarter earnings and raised full-year profit guidance. The company stated it remains confident in its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- AstraZeneca Investors See Little Logic in Bristol Tie-Up
AstraZeneca Plc investors expressed disapproval of a proposed $400 billion merger with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Bloomberg Intelligence's Sam Fazeli discussed the reaction to the deal.
- Sharad Pawar puts an end to speculations on merger
Sharad Pawar has ended speculation about a merger between parties. The article mentions that Ajit Pawar's last wish was for both parties to unite.
- PayPal delivers an earnings beat as investors await updates on possible merger
PayPal reported an earnings beat, showing progress on key metrics as a standalone company. Investors are focusing on potential merger updates following recent news.
- Paramount agrees to pause merger during California court case
Paramount has agreed to pause its merger with Warner Bros., delaying the $110 billion acquisition until next year. The decision comes amid a California court case involving the merger.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery must pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks as a federal judge considers a challenge to the deal. The court order requires the companies to delay closing the buyout while the legal challenge is reviewed.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks. The delay allows time for the judge to consider a challenge against the deal.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout while judge considers challenge
Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery until after a court decision on a challenge from 12 states led by California. The states argue the merger would reduce competition in Hollywood, while Paramount defends the deal as meritless.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states’ challenge
Paramount agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery until next year to allow a judge to evaluate a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the merger. A U.S. District Judge granted a temporary restraining order, citing concerns the deal could reduce competition in Hollywood.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge
Paramount agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery until 2027 while a judge evaluates a challenge from 12 states. A court granted a temporary restraining order, citing concerns about reduced competition, with both sides framing the delay as a strategic victory.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge
Paramount agreed to delay its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery until a judge rules on a challenge from 12 states or June 1, 2027. A temporary restraining order was granted, citing concerns about reduced competition, with both sides framing the delay as a strategic victory.
- SC to consider Sena (UBT) plea against Speaker’s approval of MPs’ ‘unilateral merger’
The Supreme Court will consider a plea by Sena (UBT) challenging the Speaker's approval of MPs' 'unilateral merger'. A lawyer argued that the merger, initially intended to protect legislators' rights under the anti-defection law, is now being used to mask political horse trading.
- Judge halts Paramount-Warner’s $81 billion merger for two weeks after states warn it would ‘extinguish competition’
A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for two weeks, allowing 12 states to challenge the deal in court. The states argue the merger would reduce competition in Hollywood, harming consumers, while Paramount defends it as pro-competitive. A hearing on a preliminary injunction is set for August 3.
- Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, following a request from states. The merger, valued at $81 billion, is now temporarily suspended pending further proceedings.
- Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge ordered Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request. The decision requires the companies to pause the deal until further legal review.
- Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks. The decision follows a request from states seeking to block the merger.
- Judge orders Paramount and Warner merger to halt for 2 weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for two weeks to allow 12 states challenging the deal more time to pursue their case in court.
- Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, granting states challenging the deal additional time to pursue their case in court.
- Clock starts for state regulators to review proposed Dominion-NexEra merger
State regulators have six months to review the proposed merger between Dominion and NexEra, with a decision to approve or reject it required within that timeframe.
- California Dems rally to stop Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
California Democrats are opposing the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The article states that the U.S. is at risk of losing a signature industry.
- Tennessee tries to poach Paramount Skydance from California amid $110B merger fight
Tennessee is attempting to attract Paramount Skydance as California seeks to block the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The situation involves competing state efforts to influence the outcome of a major corporate merger.
- WGA filing lawsuit to block Paramount’s $81B WBD merger in latest acquisition challenge
The WGA has filed a lawsuit to block Paramount's $81B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The union claims the merger would reduce competition, enabling the combined entity to lower wages and employment opportunities for workers.
- Paramount still plans to close WBD merger by end of September despite lawsuit
Paramount remains committed to completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by late September despite a lawsuit from state attorneys general. The merger plan is unaffected by the legal challenge, which has not been resolved.
- U.S. to reinstate Hormuz blockade. And, states sue over Paramount-Warner deal
The United States plans to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz. Several states are suing to stop the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are challenging Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, arguing the $81 billion merger would eliminate competition. The deal has received shareholder approval and could significantly reshape Hollywood.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are challenging Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros, arguing the merger would eliminate competition. The deal has received shareholder approval, potentially reshaping Hollywood.
- Paramount-WBD merger expected to face lawsuit from multiple states, sources say
Multiple state attorneys general are expected to file a lawsuit challenging the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit aims to block the merger, according to David Faber's report.
- Getty scraps $3.7bn Shutterstock merger after UK watchdog order
Getty has canceled a $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) imposed conditions. US regulators had previously approved the deal.
- Shutterstock Shares Fall After Getty Says It Will End Merger
Shutterstock's shares fell after Getty Images Holdings Inc. announced it would end the merger. The merger was being explored by Getty with Shutterstock according to sources.
- Hut 8 agrees to $2.35 million settlement in investor suit tied to US Bitcoin merger
Hut 8 agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a securities class action lawsuit over disclosure claims related to its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. The settlement addresses investor allegations tied to the merger's financial disclosures.
- David Bailey’s Nakamoto closes legacy healthcare clinics as bitcoin operating company pivot nears completion
Nakamoto closed its healthcare clinics on June 19 as part of a merger-linked wind-down, shifting focus entirely to bitcoin operations. The company, associated with David Bailey, is completing this transition to pivot fully into bitcoin.
- Nissan shareholders vote out director who backed merger with Honda
Nissan shareholders rejected the reappointment of director Motoo Nagai, who supported a merger with Honda. The decision followed Renault's abstention from voting on the matter.
- TMC calls rebels' NCPI merger 'ridiculous'; BJP says exodus reflects party's ideological vacuum
TMC criticized the rebels' NCPI merger as 'ridiculous', while BJP attributed the political exodus to the party's ideological vacuum. The dissident group stated that 20 former Trinamool Congress MPs support the move and will back NDA in Parliament.
- SFR’s €20bn break-up can win watchdog approval, says Bouygues
Bouygues, the lead bidder for French telecom operator SFR, believes the EU's competitive drive can offset regulatory concerns about the €20 billion merger, potentially securing approval from the watchdog.
- Paramount-Warner Brothers merger gets Justice Department approval
The Justice Department approved the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, concluding the investigation found no threats to competition or consumers.
- US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The US Department of Justice approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, despite concerns about reduced competition in film studios and potential merging of news networks CBS News and CNN. The deal remains under UK scrutiny and could face lawsuits from state attorneys general.
- Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source says
The DOJ has approved the Paramount-WBD merger, a key milestone for the $110 billion deal. However, the merger could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
- SpaceX's president is floating a Tesla merger as the company begins trading
SpaceX's president, Gwynne Shotwell, mentioned a potential Tesla merger could simplify Elon's workload but emphasized her focus on current operations. The article does not provide further details on the proposed merger.
- CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale hasn’t been on TV since merger news broke — prompting questions
Daniel Dale, a CNN fact-checker known for fact-checking President Trump, has not appeared on the network in over three months. His absence has prompted questions, particularly following merger news.