Early affinity between billionaire scions Shari Redstone and David Ellison devolved into stony silence as deal collapsed
Shari Redstone’s 5% economic stake but 77% voting stake had been the rub in trying to close a deal
Decision to halt chaotic sale process has left future of storied Hollywood group hanging in the balance
Endorsements from Hollywood’s biggest names come as Sony and Apollo push rival $26bn offer
Plus, Exor scores big on Philips bet and private equity navigates Gaza war protests in south-east Asia
Potential sale comes after Apollo’s $26bn offer was rebuffed
David Ellison’s Skydance is negotiating for a stake in holding company National Amusements
Interest from Skydance and other bidders could split shareholders in studio behind ‘The Godfather’
Two halves of historic media empire reunite to take on competitors
US media company had denied payout after sexual misconduct allegations
Tumult at television network left unaired in first meeting since abuse scandal
US group to produce exclusive series for streaming service
With Les Moonves ousted at CBS, scion of billionaire founder wins battle for control
Company will keep money if sexual harassment investigation finds cause to dismiss him
Departure follows fresh allegations by several women of assault and sexual misconduct
Board hires outside counsel to investigate misconduct claims against CEO
Shares fall more than 7% after judge blocks effort to restrain controlling family
Sooner or later, dual-class share structures cause difficulties
Media group moves to halt controlling shareholder’s latest effort in long-running battle
Shareholders could challenge Shari Redstone’s effort to reunite family media empire
Weeks of talks expected on proposal to reunite companies separated 13 years ago
A deal would reunite Sumner Redstone-controlled companies 13 years after they split
A Viacom-CBS reunion would be just the latest flight to scale
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