# Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from states over merger lawsuit

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- Reuters, 2026-08-17 19:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/paramount-seeks-188-billion-bond-state-ags-over-merger-lawsuit-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a835dc6aa1ab60001e2e669

> Paramount Skydance asked a U.S. judge to require the 12 states challenging its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery to post a $1.88 billion bond. The company said the bond would cover costs caused by delays in completing the deal.