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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice from board amid deal talks

President Donald Trump demanded Netflix remove Susan Rice from its board and warned of consequences as the company seeks merger approval amid antitrust scrutiny.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

Netflix claims acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will give consumers more content for less while preserving affordability and posing no concentration or monopoly risk.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

CompassAnywhere merger survives antitrust scrutiny, so far

After filing their notice, the parties must observe a mandatory waiting period, which is typically 30 days on most proposed acquisitions. During this waiting period the government agencies review the proposed transaction for potential antitrust concerns. Once the waiting period expires, the companies are free to close the transaction and no further HSR-related approval is required in order for them to be able to close the transaction.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Netflix-Warner Bros. deal sets pp $72 billion antitrust test | Fortune

Netflix Inc. has won the heated takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Now it must convince global antitrust regulators that the deal won't give it an illegal advantage in the streaming market. The $72 billion tie-up joins the world's dominant paid streaming service with one of Hollywood's most iconic movie studios. It would reshape the market for online video content by combining the No. 1 streaming player with the No. 4 service HBO Max and its blockbuster hits such as Game Of Thrones, Friends,
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Netflix Is Buying Warner Brothers in $83B Deal. What the Merger Means for You and What's Next.

This Friday morning, Netflix announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. in an unprecedented deal valued at $82.7 billion. By fall 2026, when the acquisition is likely to complete, Netflix will own its former rival's historic film and TV studios, including the HBO library and the HBO Max streaming service. Our mission has always been to entertain the world, said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, in a press release announcing the deal.
Media industry
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72B US | CBC News

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's TV, film studios, and streaming division for $72 billion, consolidating major franchises and boosting its industry dominance.
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