Apex Capital Trust submits bid to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion

FILE PHOTO: A view of Paramount Studios's water tank in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
Apex Capital Trust has submitted a competing offer to acquire Paramount Global in an all-cash deal for up to $43 billion, the investment firm said on Wednesday.
Paramount has a 45-day "go-shop" period following the merger agreement with David Ellison's Skydance Media, during which it can receive another deal.
Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.