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Laurene Powell Jobs Invested $250 Million in David Ellison’s Skydance

Billionaire and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs paid $250 million to acquire a stake in Skydance, the David Ellison-led company formed by the merger of…

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Variety reports: Billionaire and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs paid $250 million to acquire a stake in Skydance, the David Ellison-led company formed by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.

Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, was named to the board of Skydance on Oct. 5 alongside former Activision chief Bobby Kotick, which.

This business story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include David Ellison’s Skydance, Laurene Powell Jobs Invested and Paramount Skydance.

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United States · Americas
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David Ellison’s Skydance, Laurene Powell Jobs Invested, Paramount Skydance, Laurene Powell Jobs
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Business

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