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Trump allies cheer Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros., viewing it as a win for conservative influence in media as the Ellison family expands their media holdings; Netflix’s earlier withdrawal of a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery adds scrutiny to President Trump's role in the deal.
Paramount Skydance’s $31-per-share bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery topped Netflix’s $27.75 offer, prompting Netflix to walk away and secure a $2.8 billion breakup fee. The deal, backed by Larry Ellison, hinges on regulatory approval and Paramount’s ability to de-leverage a massive debt load, signaling a dramatic reordering of Hollywood’s studios and streaming landscape.
MAGA-aligned billionaires Larry Ellison and his son David, via Paramount Skydance, have topped Netflix in a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, taking control of CNN and HBO with a $31-per-share offer and signaling a MAGA-friendly leadership shift, including reports that Bari Weiss could helm CNN; Netflix declined to match, clearing the path for Paramount Skydance to own CNN and its subsidiaries.
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters says Paramount Skydance’s roughly $108 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery “doesn’t pass the sniff test,” arguing it would rely on heavy leverage without Larry Ellison backing it; he contrasts this with Netflix’s own roughly $83 billion all-cash offer as the stronger path, while RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale counters, calling Netflix’s deal the “Harry Houdini of deals” in the ongoing proxy fight.
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison named his 191-foot yacht Izanami, but learned the name reads 'I'm a Nazi' backwards, prompting a rename; the anecdote sits amid profiles of his media empire, family succession buzz, and his noted Zionist ties.
Paramount has sued Warner Bros. Discovery and threatened a proxy fight to push WBD to engage with Paramount’s bid to take Warner Bros. away from Netflix. Backed by billionaire Larry Ellison, the move signals a potential, highly public and costly battle that could reshape the three-way deal dynamics. With WBD’s annual meeting looming in weeks, the outcome hinges on whether WBD will engage or be compelled to disclose information that could sway investors and executives.
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to reject Paramount's amended takeover bid, citing concerns over the offer's financial terms, debt management, and breakup fee guarantees, with the Warner Bros. board awaiting a higher bid before considering any deal.
Jim Cramer discusses the intense takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Paramount Skydance and Netflix vying for control, highlighting Larry Ellison's significant financial backing and the potential influence of the Time Warner board.
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, is backing a $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to help his son, David Ellison, CEO of Paramount, expand their influence in Hollywood and media, highlighting a close and strategic father-son partnership.
Larry Ellison pledges $40 billion to support his son's Paramount merger, exemplifying a shift in billionaire philanthropy towards 'philanthropic capitalism,' where large fortunes are invested directly into industries and systems rather than traditional charities, reflecting a broader trend among mega-donors to influence core sectors like media and technology.
Larry Ellison plans to support Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. with a $40 billion guarantee, indicating a significant financial backing for the acquisition effort.
Larry Ellison is personally guaranteeing $40.4 billion in equity financing to support Paramount's bid for Warner Bros., aiming to strengthen its position in a competitive takeover battle with Netflix, which has also increased its financing efforts. The move could influence Warner Bros.'s decision amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over debt levels and trust backing.
Billionaire Larry Ellison has personally guaranteed over $40 billion to support his son David Ellison's hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to counter doubts about the funding's reliability and influence the ongoing takeover battle with Netflix.
Larry Ellison has invested $450 million in Florida's Manalapan, transforming it into a hub for the ultra-wealthy by acquiring landmark properties including a $173 million estate and the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, positioning the town as a premier luxury destination near Mar-a-Lago.
Larry Ellison has personally guaranteed over $40 billion to support Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, amid a fierce corporate battle, with WBD urging shareholders to reject Paramount's hostile takeover offer and selling its assets to Netflix.