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business21 days ago•1 min saved

Billionaire Battles and Hostile Bids Shape Warner Bros. Discovery's Future

Paramount's amended takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery was deemed insufficient by a major WBD shareholder, who called for Paramount to increase its incentives to compete with Netflix in the bidding war. Despite the new proposal including a $40.4 billion financing guarantee and increased breakup fee, WBD advised shareholders to hold off on action, as the core financial terms remained unchanged from a previous rejected bid.

via Deadline|

#bidding-war #business #paramount

business23 days ago•4 min saved

Hollywood Mergers and Media Power Shifts in a Changing Industry

A record-breaking $463.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions is driving a busy holiday season for dealmakers worldwide, with many working through Christmas to close major deals like Warner Bros' bidding war, amid a broader, aggressive M&A market fueled by geopolitical uncertainties and less antitrust scrutiny.

via Reuters|

#bidding-war #business #deal-market

business27 days ago•2 min saved

Warner Bros. Loses Ground to Netflix in Bidding War

Warner Bros. Discovery's potential sale is shifting from a bidding war to a likely win for Netflix, as its offer surpasses Paramount's, though regulatory and valuation concerns remain, and the deal's structure complicates the final valuation for shareholders.

via Bloomberg.com|

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business1 month ago•2 min saved

Warner Bros. Considers Netflix Offer Amid Bidding War

Warner Bros. Discovery's board prefers Netflix's mostly cash bid over competitors Paramount and Comcast, citing better stewardship and good chemistry between executives, though regulatory hurdles remain for any merger involving Netflix and Warner Bros. HBO Max.

via Investor's Business Daily|

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business2 months ago•4 min saved

Pfizer Wins $10 Billion Battle for Metsera in Obesity Drug Market

Pfizer agreed to acquire Metsera for $10 billion after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk, with Pfizer securing US regulatory approval and offering a higher bid, aiming to strengthen its position in the growing obesity drug market.

via Bloomberg.com|

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business2 months ago•3 min saved

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk Engage in $10 Billion Battle for Metsera

Pfizer has accepted a $10 billion bid to acquire Metsera, potentially ending a bidding war with Novo Nordisk over obesity drug assets, with the deal expected to close after Metsera's November 13 shareholder meeting.

via Reuters|

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business2 months ago•1 min saved

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk Engage in Bidding War for Metsera

Pfizer has won a $10 billion bidding war to acquire the weight-loss start-up Metsera, marking a significant move in the pharmaceutical industry.

via Financial Times|

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business2 months ago•1 min saved

Metsera Agrees to Pfizer's $10 Billion Acquisition Offer

Pfizer has agreed to acquire Metsera for $10 billion, ending a bidding war with Novo Nordisk over a promising obesity drug portfolio, with Pfizer offering a premium price and contingent payments, while Metsera's board recommends shareholders accept the deal amid ongoing market competition.

via CNBC|

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sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Lane Kiffin's Potential Move Sparks Gators-Dolphins Coaching Battle

The article discusses the potential $150 million, 10-year coaching contract for Lane Kiffin at the University of Florida, highlighting the high costs, bidding war possibilities with NFL teams like the Dolphins, and the broader implications of such lucrative deals in college football's ongoing arms race, including concerns about financial sustainability and program stability.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#bidding-war #coaching-contract #college-football

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk Intensify Battle for Obesity Drugmaker Metsera

A bidding war has erupted between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk for the obesity startup Metsera, with Novo valuing the company at up to $10 billion and Pfizer countering with an $8.1 billion bid. The court has allowed the bidding to continue without interference, reflecting the high stakes and interest in the lucrative obesity market, which is projected to reach $95 billion by 2030.

via Bloomberg.com|

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business2 months ago•1 min saved

Bidding War Heats Up as Novo Nordisk and Pfizer Compete for Metsera

Novo Nordisk and Pfizer are increasing their offers for Metsera amid a growing bidding war, highlighting intense competition in the pharmaceutical industry.

via Financial Times|

#bidding-war #business #metsera

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Pfizer Battles Novo Nordisk in High-Stakes M&A and Legal Clash

Pfizer is potentially leveraging its political connections, including ties with President Trump, to outbid Danish rival Novo Nordisk in an $8.5 billion deal for obesity biotech Metsera, amid concerns about overpaying and antitrust issues.

via TipRanks|

#bidding-war #business #metsera

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Soars Amid Sale and Merger Speculations

Warner Bros Discovery's stock reached a three-year high amid interest from multiple potential buyers, with Paramount seen as the most likely acquirer according to Wall Street analysts, despite other bidders like Comcast and Netflix showing interest. The company’s strategic split and ongoing efforts to manage debt and assets have attracted investor attention, with some experts emphasizing the potential for a bidding war to increase shareholder value.

via Deadline|

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business4 months ago•2 min saved

Paramount's Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Sparks Industry Competition

Speculation has emerged that Paramount's new owners may bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially sparking a bidding war as other companies like Comcast, Amazon, and Netflix are also considered possible bidders. WBD's stock surged, reflecting investor optimism, amid ongoing industry consolidation and plans for a corporate split in 2026.

via CNN|

#bidding-war #business #media-industry

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Timothée Chalamet's 'High Side' Reunites Him with James Mangold at Paramount

Paramount Pictures won a bidding war to acquire the rights to 'High Side,' a biker thriller directed by James Mangold and starring Timothée Chalamet, reuniting the duo after their previous collaboration on 'A Complete Unknown.' The film, described as 'Heat' meets 'Hell or High Water,' involves a former MotoGP racer drawn into bank robberies with his estranged brother, and is based on an original story by Jaime Oliveira.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bidding-war #entertainment #high-side