we destroyed yahoo during the tumblr years we can destroy skydance too

Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery have formally agreed to pause their merger until June 1, 2027, or five days after an antitrust trial concludes, whichever comes first. This stipulation, filed in federal court on July 24, 2026, extends a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín and suspends the deal for nearly a year while 12 state attorneys general litigate to block the transaction. The pause triggers severe financial penalties for Paramount. The company must pay a "ticking fee" of approximately $650 million every 90 days (roughly $7 million per day) starting September 30, 2026. If the deal fails to close by June 4, 2027, Paramount owes a $7 billion termination fee to Warner Bros. shareholders. This timeline exacerbates the liquidity crisis for Larry Ellison, whose $40.4 billion personal guarantee is backed by Oracle stock that has crashed over 60%. The extended delay forces Ellison to maintain collateral on devalued assets for months longer, increasing the risk of margin calls that could liquidate his stake before he can fund the acquisition.