Paramount’s 2nd request certification with US DOJ a bold move in race for Warners
By Flavia Fortes and Curtis Eichelberger ( February 10, 2026, 21:53 GMT | Comment) -- Paramount Skydance Corp. announced Tuesday it has substantially complied with the US Department of Justice’s second request for information regarding the company’s hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery. Such fast certification is remarkable and shows the company is really seeking to win the race for Warner Bros. But because the potential deal still needs approval in other jurisdictions, an expiration of the US antitrust waiting period doesn’t mean the companies would necessarily avoid a challenge. Paramount Skydance Corp. announced Tuesday it has substantially complied with the US Department of Justice’s second request for additional information regarding the company’s hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery....
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