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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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National Amusements stops discussions with Skydance on Paramount deal, sources say

Media heiress Shari Redstone has ended talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media, even as a special committee of the Paramount Global's board was expected to meet to vote on a merger proposal, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

Shari Redstone ends talks with Skydance for Paramount merger, source says

Paramount Pictures has resolved a U.S. lawsuit that accused the studio of misusing another company's motion-capture technology in the 2015 film "Terminator Genisys," according to a federal court filing.

Paramount resolves lawsuit over 'Terminator Genisys' motion-capture technology

Paramount Global, which continues to explore its M&A options, has updated the compensation plans for the three execs in the Office of the CEO and re-upped Chief People Officer Nancy Phillips. Separate SEC filings from the Monday laid out details about the various exec contract updates.

As Merger Saga Continues, Paramount Updates Pay Packages For Office Of CEO Trio & Re-Ups Chief People Officer Nancy Phillips

Yet another name has surfaced in the Paramount Global scrum as former entertainment executive and beverage billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr. is eyeing control of the company in a deal scenario with multiple moving pieces even as Shari Redstone's camp remains deep in talks with Skydance.

Paramount For Sale, Who's Buying? Edgar Bronfman Jr Latest To Eye Deal As Skydance Talks Continue

Former Warner Music boss Edgar Bronfman Jr is working with private equity giant Bain Capital on a bid to buy Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) owner National Amusements Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Bronfman and Bain are mulling a possible offer of between $2 billion and $2.5 billion to buy move theatre operator National Amusements, which controls Paramount.

Paramount Global could have another suitor in Edgar Bronfman as Skydance talks continue

As media and entertainment giant Paramount Global lurches toward a possible sale, yet another offer could be in the works — this one from onetime media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr., with the backing of private equity firm Bain Capital.

Yet another offer could emerge for Paramount's controlling company, WSJ reports

Skydance Media's CEO David Ellison has also made an offer for Paramount owner National Amusements.

Edgar Bronfman Jr. reportedly eyes joining bidding war for Shari Redstone's controlling stake in Paramount

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Former media executive Edgar Bronfman, backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, has expressed interest in buying National Amusements, which controls Paramount , for between $2 billion and $2.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Edgar Bronfman eyes more than $2 bln bid for Paramount owner National Amusements, WSJ reports

Former media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr., backed by private-equity firm Bain Capital, has expressed interest in buying the company that controls Paramount Global PARA -0.83%decrease; red down pointing triangle, marking yet another twist in one of the messiest deal dramas in recent memory.

Edgar Bronfman Eyes $2 Billion-Plus Bid for Company That Controls Paramount

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Redstone received 32.2 million votes for her election to the board, the lowest out of the six candidates, while also getting the most votes against her election.

Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election as Skydance drama drags on

Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone received the fewest votes among other directors in the company's board election, a filing on Friday showed.

Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election

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Class-action lawsuit against NFL by ‘Sunday Ticket' subscribers gets underway

Shares of Paramount Global edged lower Thursday, day three in the red, amid lingering uncertainty around Skydance's latest offer. With bigger than anticipated sweeteners for Class B shareholders, it was approved by Par's special board committee and sent on to controlling shareholder Shari Redstone with no announcement forthcoming.

Paramount's Shari Redstone Juggling Skydance, Other Suitors As Deal Saga Continues

Chair Shari Redstone weighs future of media empire behind Paramount Pictures, CBS and UK's Channel 5

Hollywood giant Paramount Global braces for new era as bidders circle

Paramount Global executives revealed a plan to slash costs and find a partner for its streaming service -- but shares fell nearly 5% Tuesday as hopes of a merger with Skydance Media dimmed.

Paramount Global shares drop after annual meeting as hopes of merger with Skydance fade

A town hall for Paramount Global employees originally scheduled to take place Wednesday has been delayed until June 25. In a note to employees obtained by Deadline, CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins recapped Tuesday morning's annual shareholder meeting and also noted the rescheduling of the town hall.

Paramount Global Town Hall Delayed After Skydance Offer, Co-CEOs' Shareholder Presentation

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Both Paramount and Skydance are reported to have agreed to terms, but some questions have surfaced regarding the $2 billion for its National Amusements segment.

Paramount Merger Not Yet Wrapped, BBWI Beats with Lower Guidance

The annual shareholder meeting was the first time Paramount's co-CEOs publicly addressed investors as a group.

Paramount shares drop as top execs unveil $500M cost-cutting plan amid Skydance talks

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA ) layoffs are in the news Tuesday after the entertainment company announced plans to cut jobs if its merger with a consortium of Skydance Media, RedBird Capital and KKR doesn't go through. Paramount is looking to cut its operating costs if this planned merger doesn't come to fruition.

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As Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone mulls the terms of a merger between her conglom and Skydance, the network/studio/streaming service trotted out their best and brightest CEO troika this early AM in annual global stockholders meet to tout their hit parade of $14 billion revenue earning franchises across all mediums, their assurance to cut

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