$WBD QuantLogix Newsdesk · June 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM UTC

DOJ Clears $110B Paramount-WBD Merger With No Major Antitrust Conditions

What happened

The U.S. Department of Justice has granted antitrust clearance for the proposed $110 billion combination of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to a Benzinga report dated June 13, 2026. Regulators indicated no significant competition concerns requiring remedies or structural conditions. The DOJ approval marks a critical regulatory milestone for one of the largest media consolidation deals in recent years. Additional regulatory reviews may remain pending before the transaction can formally close.

The QL Read

QuantLogix composite sits at 43/100 (Neutral) on WBD, with shares at $26.98 and a day change of +0.97% — a muted price reaction relative to deal magnitude. Watch whether the composite crosses the 50 neutral threshold as closing-date visibility improves.

Source: Benzinga — "Paramount Wins Key DOJ Approval For $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal As Regulators Signal No Major Antitrust Concerns" — 2026-06-13T02:22:25Z

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