Zee's latest filing, dated August 29, 2024, requests the NCLT to recall this order, signaling potential hurdles in the merger process with Sony
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The media company also said that it will vigorously fight for its right to terminate the merger agreement and seek a termination fee among other remedies at the SIAC
Sony has issued a public statement in response to Zee’s request for extension of merger deadline which raises a few eyebrows
As per the report, the Sony administration is wary of the implications of Sebi’s lens on Punit Goenka due to stringent corporate governance rules in Japan and the US
SAT allowing Punit Goenka to be reinstated as Zee’s MD & CEO is good for the company, the Zee-Sony merger, and for the industry at large that thrives on competition and strong leadership
Kenichiro Yoshida made the revelation during an annual meeting
While Danish Khan will serve as Business Head for Sony LIV and Studio NEXT, Neeraj Vyas will oversee SPNI's Hindi language entertainment as Business Head for SET, SAB, PAL, and Hindi Movies
Dr. Annurag Batra ponders on what would be the name of the merged entity, given that both Sony and Zee have been powerful brand names in their own right
Broadcasters like Disney+ Star, Sony-ZEE and Viacom18 are reportedly in the fray for the rights
As per the remedial proposal offered by ZEEL, the company will sell Hindi GEC Big Magic and Hindi movie channels Zee Classic and Zee Action
As per industry watchers, the combined network will have a strong presence across genres but the merger is unlikely to have major ramifications on the pay-TV industry. Read on to know why