Paramount says it has clearance to close $110 billion WBD purchase

Paramount says it has 'complete clearance' to close its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at $110 billion by California's attorney general. Chairman and CEO David Ellison said state attorneys general and WGA cases are resolved after Attorney General Bonta announced settlement terms. Ellison cited unanimous approval in nearly 70 jurisdictions, Deadline reported 21 September 2026.