Paramount's CEO exit could weigh on Skydance deal: Analyst

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Paramount's CEO exit could weigh on Skydance deal: Analyst
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Paramount (PARA, PARAA) is reportedly in advanced talks for its potential merger with Skydance, while the media company's CEO Bob Bakish is planning his...

Lumley highlights that the timing of the CEO transition"could potentially weigh on" whether the deal will go through. Examining Paramount 's fundamental operations, Lumley notes that the company is trying to find the best way"to stabilize" its core business while also attempting to incorporate streaming revenue — emphasizing that whoever assumes the CEO role will have"a tough job" ahead.

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