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Paramount and state AGs settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

The antitrust lawsuit threatened to delay Paramount's acquisition until mid-2027 and to cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars in fees.

Key facts

  • The antitrust lawsuit threatened to delay Paramount's acquisition until mid-2027 and to cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars in fees.
  • Reported by CNBC and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:13:15 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger

  2. Paramount and state AGs settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed

  3. Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

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