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Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

Paramount has settled a lawsuit with US states, according to BBC Business, removing an obstacle to its proposed $110bn merger with Warner Bros. The agreement includes a commitment to produce 30 films a year; if Paramount fails to meet that requirement, it could be forced to sell parts of the company.

Paramount has settled a lawsuit with US states, clearing the way for its proposed $110bn merger with Warner Bros, BBC Business reported.

Under the agreement, Paramount must produce 30 films a year. If it does not meet that requirement, the company will be forced to sell off parts of its business.

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