Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14

Paramount Skydance Corp's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery is facing European Union subsidy scrutiny, according to a European Commission filing. The review introduces regulatory uncertainty around a major media deal backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds. The development is mildly negative for transaction timing and deal certainty, though no financial terms or penalties were disclosed.

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Paramount Skydance Corp's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery is facing European Union subsidy scrutiny, according to a European Commission filing. The review introduces regulatory uncertainty around a major media deal backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds. The development is mildly negative for transaction timing and deal certainty, though no financial terms or penalties were disclosed.