Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have, as expected, amended their definitive agreement for Netflix’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros to an all-cash transaction. Netflix said that the revised agreement “simplifies the transaction structure, provides greater certainty of value for WBD stockholders, and accelerates the path to a WBD stockholder vote”. The all-cash transaction continues […]
Liberty Global is reportedly holding talks to acquire Three Ireland in a deal that could be worth as much as €1.5 billion. Liberty Global, which already owns Virgin Media, is holding discussions with Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, which owns the Three Ireland brand, according to a report in the FT. CK Hutchison operates mobile […]
Sinclair has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the full text of letters exchanged between the company and The EW Scripps Company regarding the merger proprosal between the two. Scripps rejected an initial takeover offer from Sinclair in December 2025. Now Sinclair has issued the following statement: “Over the last few weeks, Sinclair […]
Cloudflare, the connectivity cloud company, has acquired Human Native, an AI data marketplace that connects creators and AI developers. Cloudflare says the acquisition will make it easier for AI developers to discover and access the content they need, and in turn help creators and publishers optimise how their data can be surfaced to AI companies […]
Netflix looks set to switch to an all-cash offer to push ahead with its takeover of the studios and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), and fend off a rival bid from Paramount Skydance. The alterations to Netflix’s $83 billion (€71.3bn) offer – initially a current cash-and-stock submission – are designed to accelerate the […]
Versant, Comcast’s media and entertainment business spin-off, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a US provider of free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and FAST channels. The deal was first announced on December 5th 2025. FTN will operate within Versant as a dedicated business, expanding the company’s reach across over-the-air […]
Plume, a specialist in intelligent services for ISPs serving connected homes and small businesses, has announced the acquisition of Sweepr, an AI-powered customer-care orchestration platform built for service providers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Sweepr helps telecom operators deliver personalised support journeys that increase digital engagement, reduce call centre costs, and improve […]
Paramount CEO David Ellison said his company has filed a suit against Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) seeking greater financial disclosure of the Netflix deal. Additionally, Ellison said his company plans to nominate its own slate of directors for WBD’s board who they believe would vote against the deal with Netflix. WBD’s board rejected Paramount’s latest […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has once again advised its shareholders to reject an “inadequate” $108.4 billion (€92.7) takeover bid by Paramount Skydance amid the ongoing duel with Netflix to take control of the media conglomerate. “The Board unanimously determined that the Paramount’s latest offer remains inferior to our merger agreement with Netflix across multiple key […]
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) certainly compete for the dubious honour of the ugliest kids in the family of media giants. Both badly need a suitor, and Paramount made it to the altar first. But, you know, marry in haste and all that. Skydance was the only serious caller and so became the partner/owner. […]