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Paramount IG debt garners $109bn order book on 9% bonds to clear WBD acquisition financing

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Paramount IG debt garners $109bn order book on 9% bonds to clear WBD acquisition financing

William Hoffman and Kimberly Chin29 Sept 2026 | Europe, US | 4 minute read

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Paramount IG debt garners $109bn order book on 9% bonds to clear WBD acquisition financing

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