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Extended EU Deadline
New preliminary review deadline after the 10-working-day extension triggered by the divestiture submission.
Original EU Preliminary Review Deadline
The initial Commission deadline for Phase I review, now replaced by the extended date.
Formal Submission of Divestiture Proposal
Paramount will submit the divestiture offer to the EU Commission, automatically extending the preliminary review deadline.
Divestiture Offer Disclosed
A person familiar reveals Paramount is ready to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures to resolve EU antitrust issues.
Meeting with EU Antitrust Regulators
Paramount Skydance officials meet with EU Commission representatives to discuss competition concerns, focusing on film distribution.
U.S. DOJ Clearance
The U.S. Department of Justice clears the acquisition, ruling it unlikely to harm competition or consumers. (Exact date unspecified, referred to as 'last week' from June 24).
Reuters Exclusive: EU Approval Expected with Minor Concessions
Reuters reports Paramount is willing to sell minor channels like children's brands to secure EU clearance for the Warner deal.
Paramount Skydance's offer to sell its film distribution JV with Universal Pictures aims to win EU antitrust clearance for the $110B Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The remedy extends the review deadline to July 21, while U.S. states prepare a lawsuit despite DOJ clearance. The separate FSR review over sovereign wealth fund financing underscores the multi-layered regulatory gauntlet.
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