Previous close | 15.40 |
Open | 15.50 |
Bid | 14.20 |
Ask | 16.00 |
Strike | 70.00 |
Expiry date | 2024-07-19 |
Day's range | 15.40 - 15.50 |
Contract range | N/A |
Volume | |
Open interest | 49 |
Paramount Global (PARA) has initiated acquisition conversations with Sony (SONY) and Apollo Global Management (APO) after the exclusivity agreement with Skydance Media ended, according to a report from The New York Times. The report also details that while the exclusivity deal has ended, the special committee behind the potential acquisition is still evaluating all offers on the table. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Alexandra Canal joins The Morning Brief to discuss the report and its implications for all companies involved moving forward. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino Disclosure: Apollo Global Management is the parent company of Yahoo Finance.
Paramount's 30-day window to negotiate exclusively with Skydance is closing without a deal and Sony is waiting around the hoop. What's next?
Paramount Global (PARA) shares are flying higher in Friday morning's trading session — skyrocketing by nearly 14% in the last five trading days — after reports confirmed that Sony (SONY) and Apollo Global Management (APO) are pursuing an acquisition of the media giant. The proposed deal, valued at $26 billion in an all-cash bid, has Sony set to assume the role of the majority shareholder and Apollo taking a minority stake. Yahoo Finance Entertainment Reporter Alexandra Canal breaks down the details, providing insights into the state of Skydance Media's own talks with Paramount. Disclosure: Apollo Global Management is the parent company of Yahoo and Yahoo Finance. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Angel Smith