Deals Report: CBS-Viacom Talks, WeWork IPO Filing

Deals Report: CBS-Viacom Talks, WeWork IPO Filing

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The transcript discusses the nearing agreement between CBS and Viacom, highlighting the challenges in finalizing the price and management structure. It speculates on the future board composition, with Shari Redstone potentially assuming chairmanship. The companies aim to scale up through mergers and acquisitions to compete with giants like Netflix and Disney. Additionally, the transcript provides an update on WeWork's IPO, noting its financial challenges and investor expectations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue in the CBS and Viacom negotiations last year?

Regulatory approval

Management structure

Price agreement

Board composition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is expected to assume the chairmanship of the merged CBS and Viacom companies?

Bob Bakish

Les Moonves

Strauss Zelnick

Shari Redstone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of CBS and Viacom after their merger?

Increase scale through further M&A

Focus on digital transformation

Expand into new markets

Reduce operational costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was mentioned as a potential merger partner for CBS and Viacom?

Discovery

Hulu

Amazon

Apple

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant concern for investors regarding WeWork's IPO?

Strong market position

High profitability

Stable earnings

Unprofitability