United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation
Progress
Current status
in consultation
27 Apr 2026 processing consultation
13 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation for Phase 1 investigation into anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation
On 27 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority closes its consultation for the Phase 1 investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The consultation allowed interested par…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation for Phase 1 investigation into anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation
On 13 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation for its Phase 1 investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation until 27 April 2026. The consultatio…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority