Paramount Shareholder Questions Redstone's Payout in Skydance Merger
Mario Gabelli seeks transparency on National Amusements' valuation and potential conflicts of interest in the $8 billion deal.
- Gabelli has filed a request for Paramount's books and records, potentially leading to a lawsuit.
- The merger involves Skydance acquiring National Amusements, which owns a controlling stake in Paramount.
- Concerns have been raised about Shari Redstone's compensation compared to other shareholders.
- The deal, valued at $8 billion, includes significant investments from Larry Ellison and RedBird Capital.
- Paramount faces scrutiny over whether it sought the best deal for all shareholders.