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Discussions scheduled for Monday between Paramount and California regarding the $110 billion Warner Bros. merger as expenses escalate, according to sources.

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Potential resolution of lawsuit could facilitate the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, impacting financial outlook.

PSKY · Paramount Skydance Corp.

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Paramount and California will meet Monday to discuss settling the lawsuit blocking PSKY's $110B takeover of Warner Bros. A settlement would remove the largest legal obstacle to closing and speed a path to the merger's economics. Market reaction is muted so far, with PSKY only up 0.78% and RSI at 14.98, which shows the stock is deeply depressed and not fully pricing a positive resolution. Paramount also faces roughly $7M per day in ticking fees and a March 2027 trial date, which increases settlement pressure. We lean bullish because direct talks are the clearest route to closing and the cost pressure creates incentive to settle. Upside is conditional though, because state opposition and litigation risk still leave substantial execution risk, so position sizing should be cautious.

WBD · Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

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Merger outcome directly affects Warner Bros. Discovery's future and financial stability.

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