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Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

Monday, August 24, 2026


Paramount CEO David Ellison is pursuing options to complete his acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery following an antitrust challenge filed by state attorneys general. The legal action has delayed the transaction. Ellison's company and WBD have not announced a revised timeline or alternative structure for the deal.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-wbd-acquisition-final-hurdle.html

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