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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

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The CEO recently highlighted the growing value of Paramount's content library.

Why Paramount Global Stock Was Surging Higher Today

Paramount's shares significantly fell after the 4Q results publication and content spending guidance upgrade. The 4Q results were solid. The growth in Paramount+'s subscribers and Pluto TV's MAU was impressive.

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NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Naveen Chopra, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during Deutsche Bank's Media, Internet, and Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investor Relations homepage at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global CFO Naveen Chopra to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet, and Telecom Conference

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NEW YORK , March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 1:50 p.m. PT, 4:50 p.m.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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ViacomCBS has renamed itself Paramount Global, and laid out a path focused on maximizing its Paramount Plus and Pluto.TV streaming services. On the way, a wide array of new shows, better interface, international expansion and more.

Rebranded Paramount Global Focuses On Streaming Future With Huge Array Of Announcements

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (f/k/a ViacomCBS Inc.) (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that it would redeem (i) all of its outstanding 3.875% senior notes due April 1, 2024 (the "3.875% notes"), (ii) all of its outstanding 3.700% senior notes due August 15, 2024 (the "3.700% notes") and (iii) a portion of its outstanding 3.50% senior notes due January 15, 2025 (the "3.50% notes").  Also, on January 28, 2022, the Company notified the respective holders that it would redeem all of its outstanding 5.875% fixed-to-floating rate junior subordinated debentures due February 28, 2057 (the "5.875% notes").

Paramount Global Announces Redemption of Approximately $2.0 Billion of Notes

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