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title: "EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVES PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY MARKING MAJOR MILESTONE TOWARDS COMPLETION"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293513005.md"
description: "The European Commission has formally approved Paramount Skydance Corporation's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a major milestone in the transaction. This clearance brings the total number of jurisdictions approving or not challenging the deal to 65. The Commission concluded that the merger enhances competition and consumer choice without harming the market, refuting previous objections from state attorneys general."
datetime: "2026-07-22T19:29:14.000Z"
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# EUROPEAN COMMISSION APPROVES PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY MARKING MAJOR MILESTONE TOWARDS COMPLETION

On July 22, 2026, it was announced that the European Commission has officially approved the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY). This acquisition marks a significant step in finalizing the deal.

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