Streaming merger: HBO Max and Paramount+ combine
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Hypotheses
Merger-related cost synergies will improve EBITDA margin by 8-12 percentage points within 18 months, with combined entity achieving positive free cash flow of $2+ billion annually by end of Year 2 post-merger.
The merger announcement will trigger subscriber growth acceleration, with combined entity achieving 5+ million net new subscribers within 12 months post-close, as pricing optimization and content consolidation reduce churn below 2.5% monthly rate.
HBO Max and Paramount+ merger will result in combined entity stock outperformance vs. S&P 500 by at least 15% within 6 months post-merger announcement, driven by cost synergies and subscriber retention improvements.