Paramount's Ellison: Merger Clearance Done, WBD Deal by Oct 1
David Ellison says the Paramount-WBD merger has full clearance after settling with state AGs, clearing the path for an October 1 close.

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David Ellison says the Paramount-WBD merger has full clearance after settling with state AGs, clearing the path for an October 1 close.
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