Charles Phillips

Viacom, CBS explore merger

Viacom and CBS have formed special committees to explore combining the two companies. National Amusements, which owns controlling stakes in both firms, last week urged the pair to look at merging. Viacom responded by forming a special committee that comprises independent directors Thomas May and Nicole Seligman, who will act as co-chairs, and Kenneth Lerer, […]

Viacom directors vow to fight ousting

Viacom’s international directors have vowed to legally fight their potential ousting from the US media giant. A public letter from lead independent director Fredric Salerno on behalf of six independent Viacom directors – Cristiana Falcone, Blythe McGarvie, Deborah Norville, Charles Phillips, William Schwartz and himself – was released ahead of anticipated action from Viacom founder […]

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