Paramount Skydance Moves to Block Netflix-WBD Deal via Proxy Fight

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Paramount Skydance said it will nominate directors to Warner Bros Discovery’s board to vote against the Netflix deal, launch a proxy fight, and seek disclosure of financial details to help shareholders decide. It also plans to amend WBD bylaws to require shareholder approval for the global networks spin-off and argues its own $30-a-share cash offer plus a larger termination fee is more favorable; Netflix would gain control of key assets under an $82.7 billion deal, while WBD faces potentially costly outcomes if Paramount’s bid or any breakup terms are activated.
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- Paramount to nominate directors to Warner Bros board to vote against Netflix deal The Guardian
- Paramount Threatens Board Fight Over Warner Bros. Discovery The New York Times
- A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons’ lose-lose Paramount positioning Fortune
- Paramount sues Warner Bros for Netflix deal details, plans proxy fight Reuters
- Paramount Skydance Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, Seeking Financial Details of Netflix Deal Variety
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