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Citigroup sets up Paramount loan calls as banks ready debt sale - Bloomberg

Citigroup will start meetings with loan investors for Paramount Skydance Corp. to fund its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The $110 billion deal includes $30 billion in investment-grade bonds, $7.5 billion in loans, and $12 billion in second-lien bonds. The takeover was delayed by lawsuits but is now cleared to close. Citigroup, Bank of America, and Apollo Global Management underwrote the debt package.

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The upcoming loan calls signal the next step in financing the deal, potentially adding fees and exposure for the banks involved.

02

Market read

The news may influence Citigroup's stock and the broader investment banking sector as large‑scale debt financing proceeds.

03

What to watch

Regulatory scrutiny of large media takeovers could affect the deal's finalization.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: Thursday meeting

Background

Citigroup, Bank of America and Apollo previously underwrote the Paramount Skydance debt package for its $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CBullishHigh confidence
Context

Citigroup is initiating loan investor meetings for the Paramount Skydance debt package, indicating upcoming debt sales.

Expected impact

Modest upside for C as the debt sale proceeds could boost earnings.

Evidence & confidence

The large $30B bond and $7.5B loan issuance is a significant new development for Citigroup's investment banking franchise.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights continued M&A financing activity in media sector.

Regional

U.S. investment banking market sees new large‑scale debt issuance.

Global

Shows cross‑border euro investor interest in U.S. leveraged buyout financing.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the debt market softens, the loan sale could be delayed, weighing on C's short‑term earnings.

Key entities

  • Company
    Citigroup Inc.

    Lead underwriter organizing loan investor meetings.

  • Company
    Paramount Skydance Corp.

    Target of the debt financing for its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

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