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Sony and Apollo’s Plan for Paramount: Break It Up

CBS and other well-known properties would be sold if Sony and Apollo are able to buy Paramount. But the new owners would keep the movie...

Sony and Apollo in Talks to Acquire Paramount

After letting exclusive talks with the movie studio Skydance lapse, Paramount’s directors met over the weekend and decided to negotiate with all the suitors.

Paramount Will Let Exclusive Talks With Skydance Lapse, Imperiling Deal

Negotiations are now likely to focus on another suitor, Sony, which has teamed up with the private equity giant Apollo on a $26 billion bid.

Sony and Apollo Express Interest in Buying Paramount in $26 Billion Deal

Paramount has been exploring a potential deal for months, talking to suitors including Skydance, producer of “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Sony, Apollo Express Interest in Buying Paramount

Paramount has been exploring a potential deal for months, talking to suitors including Skydance, producer of “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Bob Bakish, Paramount CEO, Steps Down as Company Weighs Merger

Bob Bakish was once a staunch ally of Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder. His departure comes as the company considers a major merger.

Skydance Offers Paramount a Deal Sweetener: A $3 Billion Cash Infusion

The terms of the new deal would provide Paramount shareholders with an investment to pay down debt and buy back stock.

Paramount Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week

He was once a staunch ally of the company’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, but the relationship soured in recent months.

Paramount’s Chief Executive Bob Bakish Could Be Out Next Week

Once a staunch ally of Paramount’s biggest owner, Shari Redstone, Mr. Bakish’s relationship with her soured in recent months.

Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount

The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.