Paramount-Warner deal cleared by UK antitrust regulator
( August 6, 2026, 11:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. has been cleared by the UK antitrust regulator, after a phase I review of the deal. The review by the Competition and Markets Authority examined whether the deal was likely to substantially lessen competition in the UK, both in the distribution of films and production of TV content, as well as in relation to the wholesale supply of children’s channels and the supply of streaming services.Statement follows....
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