A settlement has thrown a wrench into merger plans involving Skydance Media, with costs and streaming shifts leading to cancellation.
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Updated Jul 9
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A settlement has thrown a wrench into merger plans involving Skydance Media, with costs and streaming shifts leading to cancellation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Stephen Colbert's show on CBS concluded its run with a final episode, featuring guests Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, and Jon Stewart.Sub-event
- Colbert moved to Charleston for a job as merger timing affected media market scrutiny.Sub-event
Colbert criticized Trump amid Paramount Global's acquisition by Skydance Media.1 source
Settlement issues and cost pressures are forcing the cancellation of a high-profile merger involving Skydance.1 source
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The entities involved
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UBS
Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company
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Stephen Colbert
American comedian and writer (born 1964)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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CBS Studios
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