Mergers
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix deal
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI Imethibitishwa ukweli
Paramount on Monday unveiled a hostile all‑cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, days after the company agreed to be acquired by Netflix in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion. Paramount is pitching its offer as faster to close and richer in cash, intensifying a takeover battle that has already drawn antitrust concerns from President Donald Trump and bipartisan critics.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission announced on January 26 that it has blocked a Singapore-based private equity fund from acquiring the country's largest vehicle rental company, Lotte Rental, due to concerns over restricted market competition. The fund already owns SK Rent-a-Car, the nation's second-largest operator, and the deal would consolidate the top two firms under one entity. The commission highlighted potential anti-competitive effects in both short-term and long-term rental markets.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Netflix has amended its $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer, aiming to secure shareholder approval amid a rival hostile takeover attempt by Paramount. The change simplifies the deal and eliminates stock-related uncertainties, with a shareholder vote targeted for April 2026. Warner Bros plans to spin off its cable TV assets beforehand.
South Korean internet firm Naver is set to finalize a merger with Dunamu, the operator of leading crypto exchange Upbit, through a stock swap deal. Board meetings are planned for November 26, followed by a press conference on November 27 where Naver's founder will outline the merger roadmap. The transaction will integrate Dunamu as a subsidiary of Naver Financial, amid concerns over Upbit's market dominance.
Imeripotiwa na AI
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has revealed plans for a merger between GoTo and Grab as part of discussions on a presidential regulation for online motorcycles. The plan is still in the form-finding stage, involving the Danantara Investment Management Agency. The goal is to ensure the sustainability of the online transportation ecosystem that supports the people's economy.
Electronic Arts shares surged on reports of a potential record buyout deal. The video game publisher's stock jumped in premarket and midday trading on September 29, 2025. Investors are weighing whether the deal benefits shareholders.