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Paramount Skydances acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, involving a $2.8 billion termination fee, aims to merge streaming services. The deal, approved by both company boards, faces challenges with credit rating agencies downgrading Paramount to junk bond status and concerns over debt. The new company will start with $79 billion in debt, raising worries about more layoffs and project cancellations. Paramount promises $6 billion in cost savings, but Netflix execs suggest it may need up to $16 billion in cuts. The deal requires shareholder and regulator approvals, with shares dropping after the announcement.

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