Paramount Skydance Debt Downgraded to Junk Status by Fitch Ratings Following Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

With its mammoth deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance is set to amass a ton of new debt and it faces a number of other financial risks.

3 Mar, 16:38 — 3 Mar, 16:53

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Fitch Ratings has downgraded Paramount Global's debt to 'junk' status, citing the significant debt load expected from its potential acquisition by Skydance. This move signals increased financial risk for Paramount and could impact its ability to borrow money in the future, affecting its operational flexibility and strategic options.

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Paramount Globalcompany whose debt was downgraded Skydancecompany in a deal with Paramount Fitch Ratingscredit rating agency Warner Bros. Discoverycompany involved in the deal

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First report: variety · 3 Mar, 16:38|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 16m|Window: 16m

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