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CBS, Viacom to Reunite After 13 Years Apart
M&A

CBS, Viacom to Reunite After 13 Years Apart

The reunification of Sumner Redstone's media empire will create "a world-class, multiplatform media organization," his daughter says.
By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2019
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Discovery Buys Animal Planet Owner for $11B
Strategy

Discovery Buys Animal Planet Owner for $11B

The combination with Scripps Networks Interactive is expected to give Discovery more clout as it negotiates with cable distributors and advertisers.
By Matthew Heller | July 31, 2017
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Drop in Viacom Ad Sales Fuels Stock Decline
Cash Flow

Drop in Viacom Ad Sales Fuels Stock Decline

The company's overall top line beat estimates but investors have been "spooked by signs of a weaker ad market."
By Matthew Heller | May 4, 2017
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Viacom to Pay Costs of CEO’s Fight With Mogul
Risk & Compliance

Viacom to Pay Costs of CEO’s Fight With Mogul

The disclosure of the legal costs arrangement follows Sumner Redstone's move to oust five board members including CEO Philippe Dauman.
By Matthew Heller | June 17, 2016
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Ex-Viacom Finance VP Files Whistleblower Suit
Tax

Ex-Viacom Finance VP Files Whistleblower Suit

Former FP&A exec says she was fired because she opposed a plan to transfer licensing rights overseas to avoid U.S. taxes.
By Matthew Heller | January 5, 2016
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CEO Pay Lines Up with Shareholder Returns: WSJ Survey
People

CEO Pay Lines Up with Shareholder Returns: WSJ Survey

But some CEOs were paid well even though the company delivered lower shareholder returns.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 25, 2015
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Clarity on Revenue Recognition Coming
IT Value

Clarity on Revenue Recognition Coming

The final revenue recognition standard from FASB and the IASB might make reporting on sales a tad less complex, but some implementation challenges remain.
By Kathy Hoffelder | May 9, 2013
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