Paramount-Warner Bros. merger clears U.S. DOJ and China antitrust reviews

Filed June 18, 2026 · Period ending June 17, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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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.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →
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  China's antitrust regulator granted unconditional clearance June 17, removing a critical regulatory hurdle for the transaction.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →
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  Spain's foreign investment authority confirmed June 11 it has no jurisdiction over the merger, a procedural clearance.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →