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Skydance Media Lists on NYSE, Backed by Saudi and Abu Dhabi Funds

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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Skydance Media shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange after the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The company's shares, which are backed by sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, closed at $9.51 per share on its first day of trading. During the day, the stock dropped as much as -6% from an intraday high of $9.84 per share.

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The listing reflects a trend of sovereign wealth funds from Qatar and Saudi Arabia investing in global technology and enabling record listings on Nasdaq. Despite the backing, the initial stock drop suggests investor skepticism regarding Skydance Media's prospects.

Sovereign wealth funds from Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing in global technology and enabling record listings on Nasdaq.

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Who's involved

  • Skydance MediaThe American production company formed by the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Saudi ArabiaCountry whose sovereign wealth funds provided backing for the Skydance Media listing.
  • Abu DhabiLocation whose sovereign wealth funds provided backing for the Skydance Media listing.
  • Warner Bros. DiscoveryAmerican mass media and entertainment conglomerate absorbed into Skydance Media.
  • ParamountAmerican record label absorbed into Skydance Media.
  • New York Stock ExchangeAmerican stock exchange where Skydance Media shares began trading.

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