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The Ellison Antitrust Paradox: They Need Trump but Trump Card Could Backfire

PSKY has challenged the WBD board decision to accept the NFLX bid to buy WBD, arguing that WBD is “pursuing an inferior proposal” that would lead to “a challenging regulatory approval process.” In this note we quickly identify several problems with the Ellison approach that we have not seen reflected in the coverage this morning.
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Netflix Inc.

Netflix is engaged in subscription streaming entertainment service including TV series, documentaries and feature films across a variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, without commercials. Additionally, several members in the United States subscribe to the company's DVD-by-mail service. The company improves its streaming content with a focus on a programming mix of content. The company's members can download a selection of titles for offline viewing. The company operates its business as a global operating segment.

ViacomCBS Inc. Class B

ViacomCBS is a media and entertainment company. The company's TV Entertainment segment creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on several media platforms. The company's Cable Networks segment creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on several media platforms. The company's Filmed Entertainment segment develops, produces, finances, acquires and distributes films, television programming and other entertainment content in various markets and media worldwide. The company's Publishing segment publishes and distributes Simon & Schuster consumer books domestically and internationally and includes imprints such as Simon & Schuster?, Scribner?, Atria Books? and Gallery Books?.

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC.

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Blair Levin

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