Vicapsys Life Sciences Completes Reverse Merger with Stateline Distributors of Puerto Rico and Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire NitroMist, Creating a Vertically Integrated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Distribution Platform Serving Federal, Tribal

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is in talks to acquire a majority stake in Sandals Resorts International for $6 billion, aiming to diversify into all-inclusive resorts. The deal, not yet finalized, would give RCL control of 17 Caribbean resorts. RCL's stock fell 14 points to $236.03 on Sept. 22 following the news.

Uber is seeking South Korean regulatory approval for its $14.8 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero, which operates Baemin, the country's largest food-delivery platform. The KFTC is reviewing the deal, focusing on potential competition impacts and synergies between Uber's mobility and Baemin's delivery services. Uber values Delivery Hero at $14.8 billion, with the tender offer open until Nov. 5. The transaction is expected to close in late 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) shares dropped 5% after a Financial Times report suggested it is nearing a deal to acquire a majority stake in Sandals Resorts International for over $6 billion. The acquisition would be RCL's largest, giving it control of 20 resorts and enabling cross-selling opportunities. An agreement could be finalized soon, according to the report.

Paramount Skydance settled a lawsuit with California and 11 other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, resolving antitrust concerns. The deal requires Paramount to increase film output, invest in U.S. production, and protect worker interests. The settlement allows the $110 billion merger to proceed, with Paramount committing to 30-32 films annually and $1.5 billion in U.S. production spending over five years.

Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The deal was contested by Netflix and faced legal challenges from state attorneys general. According to the company, this resolution removes a major obstacle to the merger's completion.

UBS kept its 'sell' rating on Paramount Skydance (PSKY) despite the clearance of its Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The deal is expected to close by September 30, avoiding $650M quarterly fees. UBS noted behavioral settlement terms, film release targets, and risks like high leverage and TV exposure. It set a price target based on 6x standalone OIBDA, with pro forma EBITDA multiples of 8x and 6x for 2027 and 2028.