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Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay

Monday, August 17, 2026


Paramount agreed to delay its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to as late as June 2027 while state attorneys general pursue litigation over the deal. The company is seeking a $1.88 billion bond from the states, according to the agreement. The delay extends the timeline for completing the merger while legal proceedings continue.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/paramount-bond-merger-delay-costs.html

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