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CBS and Viacom split 13 years ago - and have made multiple attempts at re-merging in recent years

CBS and Viacom agree to reunite in merger deal

CBS and Viacom have reached a deal to reunite media mogul Sumner Redstone's US entertainment empire, betting that a larger company will be able to compete and partner better in a media industry dominated by giants.

Business • 14 Aug 19

An attempted merger of Viacom and CBS earlier this year fell apart over disagreements about executive management

'Mission Impossible' powers Viacom quarterly profits

Viacom, the owner of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, today beat Wall Street estimates for profit and revenue, lifted by the strong performance of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout."

Business • 16 Nov 18

Viacom reports better than expected second quarter revenues and profits

Viacom's second quarter profit, revenue beat estimates

Viacom, the owner of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has today reported quarterly profit and revenue that handily beat estimates.

Business • 04 May 17

Viacom has struggled with lower ratings for its cable networks in recent years

Viacom's quarterly revenue misses estimates

Viacom, the owner of MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and movie studio Paramount, reported a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue.

Business • 09 Feb 16

Viacom's latest films - including Terminator: Genisys' - are expected to boost revenues in the next quarter

Viacom reports weaker-than-expected revenue

Viacom has reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue, hurt by lower advertising revenue from its US cable TV business as viewers increasingly shift to online streaming services.

Business • 07 Aug 15

Richard Desmond sells his UK TV station Channel 5

Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m

US media company Viacom said it will buy British free-to-air TV broadcaster Channel 5 from Richard Desmond for £450m to expand in the UK.

Business • 01 May 14

Viacom originally filed its $1 billion lawsuit against YouTube and others in 2007

Google, Viacom settle US copyright case

Google has settled a landmark copyright lawsuit in which Viacom accused the Internet search company of posting its programmes on the YouTube video service without permission.

Business • 18 Mar 14

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