HALISTER: Viacom Names Bakish CEO; Ends Exploration of CBS Combination

Viacom Names Bakish CEO; Ends Exploration of CBS Combination

(Bloomberg) -- Viacom says board has discontinued exploration of a potential combination with CBS following receipt of National Amusements’ letter.
  • Names Bob Bakish CEO, effective immediately
  • Earlier, National Amusements Requests Viacom, CBS Boards End Talks: Link
  • Statement:Link
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