Paramount, Skydance Deal Could Be 'Home Run' For Shari Redstone, Loss For Shareholders, Investor Warns
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
A potential merger between Skydance and Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) is under scrutiny as it could dilute shareholder value, according to Matrix Asset Advisors. The deal, valued at around $5 billion, would benefit Shari Redstone's National Amusements with $2 billion in cash but leave Paramount shareholders with diluted ownership. Matrix Asset Advisors, holding 355,445 shares, opposes the deal, urging the board to prioritize all shareholders' interests. Concerns are also raised about ignoring a $26 billion offer from Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO). Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK), a Paramount stakeholder, has remained silent on the matter.
April 08, 2024 | 6:23 pm
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Paramount Global's potential merger with Skydance could dilute shareholder value, raising concerns among investors like Matrix Asset Advisors.
The potential merger with Skydance is seen as dilutive to Paramount Global's shareholder value, particularly due to the cash benefit to Shari Redstone and the dilution of current shareholders' stakes. Investor opposition, such as from Matrix Asset Advisors, and the comparison to a potentially ignored higher offer from Apollo Global Management, contribute to a negative outlook for PARA in the short term.
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The potential merger between Paramount Global and Skydance could lead to dilution of PARAA shareholder value, according to investor concerns.
Similar to PARA, the potential merger's impact on PARAA involves concerns over shareholder value dilution. The specific arrangement benefiting Shari Redstone and the dilutive effect on existing shareholders' stakes are central to the negative sentiment. Opposition from significant investors like Matrix Asset Advisors further underscores the potential adverse effects on PARAA's short-term stock performance.
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Apollo Global Management's reported $26 billion offer for Paramount is being ignored in favor of a merger with Skydance, raising questions among investors.
While not directly impacted by the merger talks, Apollo Global Management's position as a sidelined bidder with a reportedly higher offer places it in a relevant but neutral position. The situation raises questions about Paramount's decision-making process and could affect investor sentiment towards APO, but the direct short-term impact on APO's stock is less clear.
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Berkshire Hathaway, holding a stake in Paramount, has remained silent on the merger, despite potential implications for shareholder value.
Berkshire Hathaway's silence on the potential merger, despite holding a stake in Paramount, leaves its position and potential impact on BRK's stock ambiguous. While the merger could have implications for Berkshire's investment in Paramount, the lack of public stance or action from Warren Buffett makes the short-term impact on BRK's stock uncertain.
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