AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoMedia & Antitrust: California AG Rob Bonta and other states reached a settlement with Paramount to end their lawsuit blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery mega-merger, clearing the path for a deal expected to close in early October; terms include commitments to release 30+ films annually, boost domestic film spending, fund worker training, and set a news editorial independence board for CNN and CBS, while Paramount also agreed to keep key Los Angeles lots and headquarters. Cyber & Consumer Risk: New Zealand investment platform Hatch warned Kiwis that a DriveWealth breach may have exposed personal data, raising fraud and phishing concerns. Local Economic Development: Winnipeg mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham proposed a chief growth officer role to coordinate economic development and build a pipeline of “shovel-ready” projects. Business Expansion: Wausau Supply Company will invest $41M in a 260,000 sq ft West Branch, Michigan facility, creating 92 jobs. Energy & Deals: Oil-price volatility is complicating upstream M&A as buyers and sellers disagree on valuation and deal structures. Small Business Support: Nevada businesses hit by the Bug and Hawk fires can apply for SBA disaster loans. Trade & Logistics: Georgia Ports reported $181B in annual economic impact and support for about 605,000 jobs.
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