July 31 (Reuters) - Apex Capital Trust has submitted a

competing offer to acquire Paramount Global ( PARAA ) in an

all-cash deal for up to $43 billion, the investment firm said on

Wednesday.

Paramount has a 45-day "go-shop" period following the merger

agreement with David Ellison's Skydance Media, during which it

can receive another deal.

Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately

respond to Reuters' requests for comment.