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business1 year ago

Mario Gabelli Eyes Paramount-Skydance Deal Amid Logo Criticism

Fund manager Mario Gabelli, a major Paramount Global shareholder, is seeking detailed records of the $2.4 billion Skydance-Paramount deal to understand the payout to Shari Redstone and its implications for other shareholders. Gabelli is concerned about the fairness of the terms, which require Class A shareholders to tender their shares for $23 each or exchange them for Class B non-voting stock. While he has no immediate plans to sue, he emphasizes the need for transparency before making any decisions.

business1 year ago

"Paramount Faces Opposition Over Skydance Merger Bid"

Wall Street titan Mario Gabelli opposes the possible merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, expressing a preference for Paramount to exit deal talks altogether. He also disapproves of a sale to Apollo Global Management, favoring the company's current turnaround strategy. Gabelli believes Paramount should pay down debt by selling TV channels and remain independent. Shareholders, including Gabelli, are vocal in their opposition to the Skydance deal, with some threatening legal action. Paramount's board is in exclusive talks with Skydance, but shareholders may sue if a merger they don't like is approved.