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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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CBS News President Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews said Wednesday she's resigning after less than a year in her role, and CNN announced that it was eliminating approximately 100 jobs in continued signs of upheaval for the media business.

Media upheaval: CNN cutting about 100 jobs, and CBS News president announces resignation

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / Top law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating whether the Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) merger transaction is fair to minority shareholders, who are being offered up to $15 per share in exchange for their Paramount Class B Shares. If you are a shareholder of Paramount, you are encouraged to submit your information at: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/paramount-global.

PARA INVESTIGATION ALERT: BFA Law Notifies Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) Shareholders to Contact the Firm about Ongoing Investigation into the Merger

Missing HBO's Succession and the fraught saga of the Lucas Roy family's media empire? The battle for Paramount Global and its merger with Skydance Media might provide at least a bit of déjà vu.

Paramount's ‘Succession' Plan Doesn't Solve Big Media Challenges

A leading analyst sizes up the impact on the future growth of Paramount Global PARA PARAA after the media company announced a merger with Skydance.

Paramount Analyst On Risk-Reward After Skydance Merger: 'We Think Shares Are Worth A Shot At The Current Price'

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 9, 2024 / Top law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating whether the Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) merger transaction is fair to minority shareholders, who are being offered up to $15 per share in exchange for their Paramount Class B Shares. If you are a shareholder of Paramount, you are encouraged to submit your information at: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/paramount-global.

PARA INVESTIGATION NOTICE: BFA Law Announces an Investigation into the Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) Acquisition and Urges Shareholders to Contact the Firm

S&P Global Ratings, the first to wave a red flag about Paramount's finances last fall, today called the planned merger with Skydance “positive” but said it will continue to monitor the transaction, citing concern over the long lead time amid the ongoing decline of linear television.

S&P Calls Skydance, Paramount Merger “Positive” But Worries About Long Lead Time As Linear TV Declines

NEW YORK, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating whether the Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) merger transaction is fair to minority shareholders, who are being offered up to $15 per share in exchange for their Paramount Class B Shares. If you are a shareholder of Paramount, you are encouraged to submit your information at: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/paramount-global.

PARA INVESTIGATION ALERT: BFA Law Announces an Investigation into the Paramount Global (Nasdaq:PARA) Acquisition and Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm

The long–running saga of Paramount's sale is finally at an end, but the real work might just be beginning.

Now that Paramount has found a buyer, what's next?

Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners executives shed some light on what strategy they intend to use to approach Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount-Skydance merger: What strategies execs plan to use for streaming

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Streaming service has been integrated into our daily lives, whether that is media, music, entertainment, or more. As the internet became more accessible and its capability improved, the market for streaming service has been exponentially growing.

3 Streaming Service Stocks to Sell in July Before They Crash & Burn

David Ellison mastered flying planes in his teens. Now, Hollywood's newest mogul has to avoid a hard landing in merging his Skydance Media and Paramount Global PARA -5.33%decrease; red down pointing triangle.

New Hollywood Mogul David Ellison Tackles Daunting To-Do List After Paramount Deal

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison on Monday sketched out a vision for Paramount Global as a technology-media hybrid company at a time Hollywood has been competing for attention with tech giants moving into the entertainment business.

Skydance's David Ellison describes Paramount's tech-media hybrid future

Paramount Global stock fell 5% on Thursday as investors absorbed details of the company's merger agreement with Skydance Media. The companies are targeting a closing of the deal in the third quarter of 2025.

Paramount Stock Drops 5% On Skydance Merger News

David Ellison's Skydance Media finally struck a merger deal with Paramount Global on Sunday. Founded in 2006, Skydance has produced hits including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "True Grit.

Meet David Ellison, Larry Ellison's son who is about to take over at Paramount

Hollywood is set to experience one of the biggest shakeups in recent years after Paramount Global and Skydance Media signed an agreement to merge the two entertainment giants. Here's what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about the Paramount Skydance merger

Paramount and Skydance have struck a merger agreement. Hollywood's theater owners worry that continued consolidation in the industry will exacerbate production woes that have led to fewer film releases in recent years.

Hollywood theater owners are worried a Paramount-Skydance merger will usher in too much consolidation

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Media and tech's titans of industry will convene this week at the Sun Valley Lodge in Idaho for investment bank Allen & Co.'s annual conference. For many business leaders, streaming and potential alliances to help make the business profitable will likely take up a bulk of the conversation.

Media, tech titans head for Sun Valley with streaming alliances top of mind

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Ellison -- the son of tech tycoon Larry Ellison whose Hollywood production company is behind “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Mission: Impossible -Dead Reckoning” -- said Monday that he sees over $2 billion in cuts at Paramount, mostly in its linear media operations.

Skydance CEO David Ellison — and scandal-scarred media exec Jeff Shell — signal $2B in cost cuts for Paramount

The media and entertainment company's merger deal with Skydance Media shuts out holders of the company's nonvoting class B shares—who own most of Paramount's equity.

Paramount Holders Won't Get to Vote on Skydance Deal. It Might Not Get Done.

Paramount Global PARA saw a 3.13% dip by 11 AM ET on Monday as investors digested the merger announcement with Skydance Media.

Paramount Technical Signals Point To Potential Upside On Heels Of Skydance Deal

Paramount Global and Skydance Media have reached a deal to merge the two massive media companies together, according to a joint statement released Sunday.

Paramount agrees to merger with Skydance

‘It's the old “buy the rumor, sell the news” adage,' says a market source.

Paramount's stock and bonds sell off as company seals buyout deal with Skydance Media

Media company Paramount Global PARA agreed to a merger with Skydance Media to form "New Paramount," valuing the combined company at $28 billion.

Paramount Analysts Size Up Merger: Skydance Aims For Earnings, 'Not A Breakup,' Redstone Says Content Is King

Paramount's special committee and Shari Redstone have finally agreed to definitive merger terms. While there still is the chance of a better deal materializing within the 45-day go-shop period, don't put too much hope in it. Here is why I consider this deal as bad, but not as bad as feared.

Evaluating The Final Paramount-Skydance Merger

Skydance's Daivd Ellison, Jeff Shell, and RedBird Capital looked to woo Wall Street to their planned merger with Paramount highlighting $2 billion in running cost synergies, streaming break even in a few years and sooner if a partner emerges.

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