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Paramount puts $56b bond sale for Warner deal in motion

Paramount is aiming to sell eight tranches of US dollar-denominated high-grade bonds, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years.
Paramount is aiming to sell eight tranches of US dollar-denominated high-grade bonds, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years.

Foreign banks have expressed UBS merger interest, Swiss newspaper reports

At least eight banks have signalled interest to UBS, Blick reported, citing an insider with knowledge of the matter.
At least eight banks have signalled interest to UBS, Blick reported, citing an insider with knowledge of the matter.

After crucial Paramount agreement come relief, anger and concern

Paramount won Warner Bros takeover after settling US states, union lawsuits.
Paramount won Warner Bros takeover after settling US states, union lawsuits.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 22, 2026

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (left) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (right) meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (left) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (right) meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.

Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling US states, union lawsuits

The Paramount water tower on the Paramount Studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, Sept 17, 2026.
The Paramount water tower on the Paramount Studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, Sept 17, 2026.

US communications regulator approves foreign investment in Paramount-Warner merger

Paramount said the merger will have the scale and resources necessary to deliver premium content to audiences worldwide.
Paramount said the merger will have the scale and resources necessary to deliver premium content to audiences worldwide.

Advent, Stripe abandon $63.5b pursuit of fintech pioneer PayPal

PayPal has struggled with modernising its payment technologies as rivals have seized market share.
PayPal has struggled with modernising its payment technologies as rivals have seized market share.

South Korea budget airlines Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul to merge into single carrier by March 2027

The move will follow the planned Dec 17 merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the respective parents of Jin Air and of Air Busan and Air Seoul, respectively.
The move will follow the planned Dec 17 merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the respective parents of Jin Air and of Air Busan and Air Seoul, respectively.

Paramount will put 30-film pledge in writing to theatre chains if Warner deal goes ahead: Sources

Opponents claim the deal will harm the movie business because Paramount CEO David Ellison would wield too much control and reduce output, costing people jobs. 
Opponents claim the deal will harm the movie business because Paramount CEO David Ellison would wield too much control and reduce output, costing people jobs. 

SIA is right to stay on course despite turbulence over Air India losses

Air India’s losses have raised questions as to the extent SIA is prepared to hold on to its stake in the Indian carrier.
Air India’s losses have raised questions as to the extent SIA is prepared to hold on to its stake in the Indian carrier.

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