Mr. Bronfman had frantically put a bid together over the last week even as Paramount raised questions about his financing.
Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Became Tech’s Steely Eyed A.I. Gambler
Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks.
How Beautycounter Fell Apart, Sinking Almost $700 Million With It
When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed.
Skydance Reaches Deal to Merge With Paramount
The deal, approved by Paramount’s board, ushers in a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind “Top Gun.”
Saks Acquires Neiman Marcus
The deal, a vote in favor of the future of brick-and-mortar retail on the high end, could reshape the retail landscape.
Paramount and Skydance Near Merger Deal
Just weeks after the Paramount’s controlling shareholder and Skydance scuttled their talks about a potential deal, the two media companies have tentatively agreed to a merger.
Barry Diller Explores Bid to Take Control of Paramount
Mr. Diller, a digital media pioneer, lost a bidding war for Paramount Pictures decades ago. Now, he’s making a run at its parent company.
U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation
Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.
Donald Trump’s Wealth Now Hinges on Trump Media
Mr. Trump has treated Trump Media, which runs his social network Truth Social, as a low-cost sideshow. Now a big portion of his wealth hinges on its success.
TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban
The social media company and its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sued to challenge the new law, saying it violated users’ First Amendment rights.