Georgia emerges as contender for Paramount HQ if California lawsuit continues

Key Dem Funding Sources Hang In Skydance/WBD Balance

Charles Gasparino, NYP The lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could chase away a key source of funds for California's Democratic Party.

California AG’s block of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could chase away key source of funds for Dems

Hollywood execs threaten to pull Democratic funding over CA AG Rob Bonta's lawsuit blocking the $81B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

What if California is Successful in Stopping Paramount From Buying Warner Bros. Discovery? Many Predict WBD Will Break Apart - We Explain The Possible Options

If a coalition of states led by California succeeds in its antitrust challenge and permanently blocks Paramount Skydance from completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the media giant is widely expected to accelerate plans for a fundamental restructuring. A formal breakup of the company is the most likely outcome, separating its high-value studio and […] The post What if California is Successful in Stopping Paramount From Buying Warn…

Georgia emerges as contender for Paramount HQ if California lawsuit continues

The skyline of Atlanta, Georgia. (Courtesy image) An ongoing antitrust lawsuit backed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta over Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has at least one of those companies considering a relocation of its corporate headquarters out of the Golden State. If that happens, one of the places where Paramount might settle down is Georgia, a southern state that has dangled generous tax incentives and oth…

If Paramount Leaves California, It Might Cut Costs but Wouldn’t Save on State Taxes

Paramount Skydance would not save on state taxes by leaving California, as income taxes are apportioned based on sales rather than location.