After the two companies had presented an offer to acquire Paramount Global for $26bn, Paramount’s board decided to negotiate with all the suitors, including Skydance as well.
Although details have not been revealed on how the transaction would happen, the offer would make Sony the majority owner operating the company, with Apollo taking a minority stake in the joint venture.
The private equity firm is allegedly in talks to acquire the entire of Paramount's assets, however it may also look to bid on specific assets within the conglomerate.