Larry Ellison's $40 Billion Guarantee Signals Shift in Billionaire Philanthropy and Media Mergers
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Larry Ellison pledges $40 billion to support his son's Paramount merger, exemplifying a shift in billionaire philanthropy towards 'philanthropic capitalism,' where large fortunes are invested directly into industries and systems rather than traditional charities, reflecting a broader trend among mega-donors to influence core sectors like media and technology.
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- Larry Ellison’s Pledge to Backstop Paramount Bid Would Reshape Fortune Bloomberg.com
- Why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders might opt for Paramount's offer — and why they might not CNBC
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