United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority launched Phase 1 merger investigation into anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation

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Competition and Markets Authority launched Phase 1 merger investigation into anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation

On 9 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of its merger investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The case is classified under the communication…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2026-04-13
in consultation

On 13 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation for its Phase 1…

2026-04-27
processing consultation

On 27 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority closes its consultation for the Phase 1 inv…

2026-06-09
under deliberation

On 9 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of its merger inve…