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https://www.axios.com/2024/07/30/bronfman-still-eyeing-paramount-deal
Edgar Bronfman Jr., former Warner Music chair and heir to the Seagram alcohol fortune, is still in talks with bankers about a possible bid for Paramount's parent, National Amusements Inc. (NAI), sources told Axios.
Why it matters: Paramount struck a deal with Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners last month. The deal includes a 45-day "go shop" provision, which means a superior bid remains possible.
Zoom in: Bronfman Jr.'s bid, first reported prior to the Skydance agreement, was said to be backed by private equity giant Bain Capital. Skydance is run by David Ellison, the son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
By the numbers: The Skydance deal, which requires regulatory approval, includes a $400 million break-up fee. Bronfman Jr., or any suitor able to top Skydance, would be on the hook for that fee if successful.
Between the lines: Bronfman Jr. is no stranger to media. He currently serves as chair and general partner at Waverley Capital, a private investment firm that focuses on media, tech, and entertainment companies.
What to watch: Billionaire money manager Mario Gabelli filed a lawsuit to gain access to more information about the Skydance deal two weeks ago.
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