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Get filing alertsParamount-Warner Bros. merger clears U.S. DOJ and China antitrust reviews
Filed June 18, 2026 · Period ending June 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
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U.S. DOJ closed its investigation June 12, concluding the merger will not harm competition in streaming, linear TV, or theatrical film distribution, citing a 'highly dynamic' industry.
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China's antitrust regulator granted unconditional clearance June 17, removing a critical regulatory hurdle for the transaction.
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Spain's foreign investment authority confirmed June 11 it has no jurisdiction over the merger, a procedural clearance.
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Summary
Paramount Skydance's pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery has cleared two major antitrust reviews. The U.S. Department of Justice concluded its investigation on June 12, finding no competitive harm to consumers across streaming, linear television, or theatrical film markets. The DOJ's statement emphasized the industry's dynamic nature, suggesting regulators see sufficient competition even after consolidation.
China's antitrust authority followed with unconditional approval on June 17, addressing a key uncertainty for deals involving companies with Chinese operations. For shareholders, these approvals materially advance the merger timeline by removing the two most significant regulatory obstacles. U.S. and Chinese clearances are typically the longest and most uncertain reviews for cross-border media transactions.
Spain's procedural confirmation adds to the regulatory momentum but carries minimal weight. The transaction now faces fewer remaining hurdles to closing, reducing execution risk. Investors should watch for any remaining regulatory filings and the formal closing announcement.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
PSKY received unconditional antitrust clearance from China and the U.S. DOJ for its pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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on June 17, 2026, PSKY received unconditional clearance of the Merger from the Chinese antitrust authority (the Anti-Monopoly Enforcement Department II of State Administration for Market Regulation of China).
China's antitrust regulator granted unconditional approval for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on June 17, 2026. This removes a key regulatory hurdle for the transaction, as Chinese approval is often required for large media and technology mergers involving companies with operations in China.
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on June 12, 2026, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) issued a statement in connection with closing its investigation into the Merger. In the statement, the DOJ wrote:
“The Division has completed its analysis of the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. and determined based on the evidence received in its investigation that the transaction is not likely to result in harm to competition or American consumers, including with respect to: (1) streaming video on demand (“SVOD”); (2) linear television; and (3) studio development, production, or distribution of films for theatrical release. . . . [DOJ’s] investigative efforts all led to the same conclusion: the film and television industry is highly dynamic, and the proposed transaction is not likely to harm competition or American consumers.”
The U.S. Department of Justice closed its antitrust investigation on June 12, 2026, concluding the merger will not harm competition or consumers in streaming, linear TV, or theatrical film distribution. The DOJ characterized the film and television industry as highly dynamic, suggesting competitive concerns were minimal. This is the most significant regulatory approval for a U.S.-based media merger.
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on June 11, 2026, PSKY received unconditional approval (in the form of a no-jurisdiction confirmation) of the Merger from the Spanish foreign direct investment authority (General Directorate on Commercial Policy and Economic Security).
Spain's foreign investment authority confirmed on June 11, 2026, that it has no jurisdiction over the merger, effectively clearing the transaction in that jurisdiction. This is a procedural approval indicating Spain does not view the merger as requiring substantive review under its foreign investment screening rules.
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