[25-NSE] Paramount Global SEC Filing
Paramount Global (PARAA) has filed a Form 25 with the SEC, notifying the agency that its Class A and Class B common stock will be removed from listing and registration on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The filing, signed by Nasdaq on 7 Aug 2025, certifies that all exchange rules and SEC requirements for delisting have been met. No financial results, transaction details, or reasons for the delisting are disclosed in this notice.
- None.
- Class A and Class B shares to be delisted from Nasdaq, potentially reducing liquidity and institutional ownership
- No explanation provided for the removal, increasing uncertainty and governance risk
Insights
TL;DR: Nasdaq filed Form 25 to delist Paramount’s Class A & B shares—negative for liquidity and index inclusion.
The Form 25 confirms that both share classes will cease trading on Nasdaq after the required waiting period. Delisting typically reduces trading liquidity, may trigger forced selling by index and mandate-bound funds, and could increase the company’s cost of capital. The absence of an accompanying exchange transfer or privatization detail leaves uncertainty about future trading venues. Overall, the action is materially negative for minority shareholders.
TL;DR: Voluntary delisting signals governance shift; lack of disclosure raises transparency concerns.
Nasdaq’s certification indicates either an issuer-initiated withdrawal or compliance action, but the filing offers no rationale. Voluntary removals often precede moves to another exchange or corporate restructuring, yet investors are not informed here. The opacity undermines governance best practices and could elevate regulatory and litigation risk if minority holders view the process as value-eroding.