World Business Report Paramount challenges Netflix
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Dec 8, 2025 
Guy Bisson, an expert in the media industry, dives into Paramount Skydance's audacious $108 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery and the regulatory hurdles Netflix might face. Fabian Sulig analyzes China's staggering $1 trillion trade surplus and its repercussions for the EU's economy. Meanwhile, Chris Vallance reveals the latest on the European Commission's clash with X over blue verification badges and the escalating tensions between US and EU tech regulations. It's a captivating discussion on media, trade, and technology in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Hostile Bid Raises Regulatory Hurdles
- Paramount Skydance launched a $108 billion hostile bid to block Netflix's Warner Bros Discovery purchase. Guy Bisson says big mergers rarely pass regulators without conditions or challenges.
Regulators May Demand Asset Sales
- Regulators are likely to impose conditions rather than simply approve the deal outright. Guy Bisson notes one likely condition could be selling HBO Max while keeping studios and IP.
Shareholder Approval Won't End Legal Battles
- Shareholders will likely approve but other bidders and parties can mount legal challenges. Guy Bisson highlights Paramount's objections to the negotiation process as a source of litigation.