Deals

The AT&T Ruling Could Change How Mega Deals Are Made

  • Decision could influence how future vertical deals are treated
  • Comcast, CVS, Cigna among companies with mergers pending
AT&T Inc. signage is displayed at the company's store in the Times Square area of New York, U.S.Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
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It’s the $85 billion question that could hold the key to how mega deals are made for years to come.

When U.S. District Judge Richard Leon hands down his decision on AT&T Inc.’s proposed takeover of Time Warner Inc. next week, the likes of Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Cigna Corp. and CVS Health Corp. will be watching keenly.