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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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The styles honor the iconic Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and Beth and Rip's love story AUSTIN, Texas , Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the excitement surrounding the return of the fifth season of Paramount Network's hit series Yellowstone, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott announces the limited-edition Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott x Yellowstone Collection, made in collaboration with Paramount Consumer Products. As anticipation builds among over 12 million viewers, this collection invites fans to express themselves through keepsake jewelry for both men and women.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Announces Capsule Yellowstone Collection

Paramount Global board member Charles Phillips, who raised questions about Skydance Media's offers during the companies' months-long merger saga, is resigning from the board. In an SEC filing Friday morning, the company said Phillips had tendered his resignation on Monday. It takes effect at the end of the month.

Paramount Global Director Charles Phillips, Who Questioned Skydance Deal, Resigning From Board

Paramount Global's board has approved awarding the previously declared annual bonus payments for its three co-CEOs even if they are no longer at the helm, according to a filing on Tuesday.

Paramount assures bonus payouts for co-CEOs even if they exit roles

Paramount Global's board has approved new grants of restricted stock valued at $3 million for each of its co-CEOs, Chris McCarthy, George Cheeks and Brian Robbins.

Paramount Grants Co-CEOs Additional Stock Awards Worth $3 Million, Other Sweeteners

Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is primed to take over as president of Paramount Global after its merger with Skydance Media is complete. Shell developed a reputation at NBCUniversal for having big ideas and what one former coworker described as a "shoot first and aim later" mentality.

Jeff Shell is about to lead Paramount. He may have runway to make bold changes he couldn't at NBC

NEW YORK , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) announced today that it will report third quarter financial results on Friday, November 8, 2024. The company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m.

Paramount Global to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 8, 2024

Paramount Global-B (PARA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Will Paramount Global-B (PARA) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

The soon to be Skydance-controlled Paramount Global thought they were trimming costs with the latest round of layoffs unveiled last month, but the still Shari Redstome ruled company may find itself in a new legal leg-hold trap as a consequence of the cuts.

Paramount Hit With Potential Class Action Over Last Month's Layoffs

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Paramount Global is undervalued with a price/book ratio of 0.43, despite its well-known brands and extensive film and TV library. PARA's current ratio of 1.3 indicates a good cash position and manageable debt, essential amid near-term GAAP losses. The Company's profitability declined in 2023 due to falling ad revenue and streaming losses, but estimates suggest a return to profitability with a P/E ratio of 6.91.

Paramount Global: A Lot Of Uncertainties, But There's Value To Be Had

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On October 1, Paramount Global's contract with ratings provider Nielsen expired without a renewal agreement. As a result, Paramount Global networks including broadcast network CBS and such cable channels as Nickelodeon and Comedy Central will not have access to Nielsen ratings.

Paramount Global Is Going Without Nielsen Ratings (For Now)

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It hasn't been a good week for the entertainment industry. Two of media's biggest names—the Walt Disney Company and Paramount Global—each announced layoffs this week.

Disney and Paramount lay off hundreds of employees as legacy media giants struggle with pay-TV decline in 2024

PARA shares have been suffering from lower top-line growth. However, a strong Paramount+ content portfolio shows promise for investors.

Paramount Shares Fall 29% YTD: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

NEW YORK , Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on both its Class A and Class B Common Stock.

Paramount Global Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Paramount Global (PARA) is moving ahead with the second phase of the roughly 15% workforce reduction it announced last month.

Paramount To Complete '90%' of Planned Staff Cuts Tuesday, Report Says

The bloodbath at Paramount Global continued as the struggling media giant kicked off a second round of layoffs in its previously announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs.

Paramount Global bloodbath continues with ‘phase two' of planned 2K job cuts

Paramount Global has begun the second phase of its planned layoffs in the United States as the media giant pushes toward increasing profitability, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Paramount Global begins second phase of layoffs in U.S., internal memo says

Paramount Global has initiated the next phase of its plan to lay off 15% of its U.S. workforce, saying the cuts will be 90% complete after further cutbacks today. George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins conveyed the news to staffers in a memo this morning. (Read it in full below.

Paramount Initiates Next Round Of Layoffs In Ongoing Effort To Cut 15% Of U.S. Workforce

Larry Ellison, the billionaire co-founder of Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL, ETR:ORC), will control Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) after a group led by his son David takes over the entertainment firm, a regulatory filing has revealed. David Ellison's Skydance Media is purchasing National Amusements, the company that controls Paramount, in a deal valued at about $8 billion.

Larry Ellison to control Paramount Global after Skydance merger, filings show

CBS parent Paramount Global will be controlled by software billionaire Larry Ellison after a group led by his son David completes its purchase of the Redstone family's interest in the film and TV company, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a regulatory filing.

Billionaire Larry Ellison to control Paramount after deal, Bloomberg News reports

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Paramount Global ("PARA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PARA) stock purchased prior to July 7, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the merger of Skydance with Paramount, whether the Board of PARA has harmed stockholders by agreeing to enter into this transaction, and whether all material facts have been properly disclosed to stockholders.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Initiates Investigation into Paramount Global

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2024 / The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who own Paramount Global ("PARA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PARA) stock purchased prior to July 7, 2024. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the merger of Skydance with Paramount, whether the Board of PARA has harmed stockholders by agreeing to enter into this transaction, and whether all material facts have been properly disclosed to stockholders.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of an Investigation into Paramount Gl

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Despite market negativity on the Skydance deal, I consider Paramount to be an attractive investment with an asymmetrical risk/reward ratio. Class B shareholders can sell 48-100% of their shares at $15 each, offering a 42.6% return with minimal risk. Only the remaining 0-52% of the shares are at risk, with a high margin of safety at the current market price.

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