Paramount Global to be bought by rival Skydance Media in exchange for over $8 billion | video

Entertainment company Paramount Globalproducer of such films as “Titanic” or the channel owner CBS or MTVwill be acquired Skydance Media, a competing studio with feature films such as “Top Gun: Maverick” or ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ by means of an operation costing more than 8 billion dollars (EUR 7.386 million).

According to a statement released by the firm, Paramount Class A Shareholders Will Receive $23 (21.24 euros) in cash or securities, and Class B will receive $15 (13.85 euros).

Total amount in cash there will be a limit on the purchase of shares 4.5 billion dollars (4.155 million euros), while the global agreement by itself is estimated at approximately 8 billion dollars.

This figure includes $4.2 billion investment in Paramount (EUR 3.878 million) by the group formed by Allison familywho presides heavenly dance, And Redbird Capital. In addition, $1.500 million (€1.385 million) will be allocated for Primary obligations.

Thus, heavenly dance will have access to Paramount Studios Assetsat work Paramount+ Streaming and channels such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central.

“Given the changes in the industry, We want to strengthen Paramount for the future. while ensuring that content remains a priority,” said Paramount Global non-executive president, Shari Redstone.

(according to information from Europe Press)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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