DirecTV Abandons Dish Merger Deal Amid Bondholder Concerns
DirecTV has dropped plans to acquire Dish, citing concerns from bondholders. The proposed deal, announced in September, would have created a TV service megamerger. However, bondholders rejected the takeover, fearing it would cut their holdings' value by $1.5 billion.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/22/24303559/directv-dish-merger-deal-abandoned