NYT
Paramount to Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit, Clearing the Way for Warner Bros. Acquisition
Monday, September 21, 2026
Paramount agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit, removing a legal obstacle to David Ellison's proposed acquisition of the company. The deal would combine Paramount's assets including movie studios, HBO, CBS, and CNN under Ellison's ownership. The settlement terms were not disclosed in the announcement.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/paramount-warner-bros-ellison.html
