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01 Aug 2026, 00:30 UTC · 1h ago

David Ellison's Risky Courtroom Strategy to Save His $81 Billion Warner Deal

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David Ellison's Risky Courtroom Strategy to Save His $81 Billion Warner Deal

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Ellison's team is pursuing strategies to get individual states to drop out of the lawsuit to facilitate the Paramount-Warner merger. — Reducing legal opposition from states significantly increases the probability of the merger closing, which would revalue the affected companies.
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The legal team has opted to go straight to trial rather than pursuing a settlement or prolonged delay. — A trial provides a definitive timeline for resolution, reducing long-term uncertainty for investors.
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Ellison's team is increasing their legal resources and 'muscle' to fight the merger challenge. — Increased legal investment signals high confidence in the merger's success and a commitment to overcoming regulatory hurdles.
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