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Rich Greenfield, a notable analyst, emphasized that he does not believe regulatory issues played a significant role in Netflix’s decision. Drawing parallels with past cases like AT&T’s attempted merger with Time Warner, Greenfield clarified that the U.S. legal framework is robust, allowing courts to intervene if necessary, but ultimately, deals are decided by law. He expressed confidence that if Netflix had chosen to pursue the deal through legal channels, it could have eventually closed successfully. Instead, he suggested that the primary reason for withdrawal was strategic: Paramount had aligned with what the shareholders and the board wanted.