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US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, Politico reports
Jun 12, 2026 1:41 PM

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, Politico reported on Friday, citing two people familiar.

Department of Justice officials determined the transaction did not pose a threat to competition, according to the sources.

Politico reported, citing one source, that the department approved the merger without requiring any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.

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