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Huge Loss to Zee after Failing Sony Merger

According to reports,entertainment spent Rs 432 crore in merger-related costs during financial years 2023-24 and 2022-23 due to its failed merger deal with Sony Group Corporation’s Indian media unit.

Culver Max Entertainment terminated its merger agreement because of leadership issues.

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The company reported that the impact on amalgamated results was Rs 98 crore in 2022-23, as the losses from these entities had been recorded in earlier financial results.

Including Margo Networks, Zee Entertainment gave impairment charges of Rs 331 crore in 2022-23.

Furthermore, the company estimated a liability of Rs 32 crore in 2023-24 to fund closure costs.

Regarding the arbitration cases filed by Culver Max, Zee stated that there would not be any material adverse impact.

Seeking $90 million in termination fees from Zee Entertainment over alleged violations of the merger agreement.

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