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Netflix executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters visited Warner Bros. Studio lot with CEO David Zaslav amid Warner Bros. Discovery's rejection of Paramount Skydance's hostile bid, signaling strong support for Netflix's $82.7 billion offer to acquire WBD's streaming and studio assets, and highlighting ongoing negotiations and strategic interests in Hollywood.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount Skydance's $30 per share takeover bid, citing concerns over valuation, regulatory issues, and the company's strategic direction, while the WBD board favored a deal with Netflix. The negotiations involved intense discussions over pay packages, foreign investment, and regulatory approvals, with Paramount's bid ultimately deemed insufficient compared to Netflix's offer.
Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a potential sale amid interest from major tech and media companies, with CEO David Zaslav seeking to maximize value and retain influence, as multiple bidders including Paramount, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Comcast consider offers, while the company weighs splitting or selling itself.
David Zaslav's Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to split the company to reduce debt, while Paramount's David Ellison is exploring a potential $60 billion acquisition, with industry skepticism about the interest from major streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. The deal landscape is complicated by debt, regulatory hurdles, and strategic considerations, with Zaslav aiming to maximize shareholder value amid a challenging media environment.
Warner Bros. Discovery announced it will split into two companies—one for studios and streaming, and another for linear TV networks—with the transition expected to complete by 2026. CEO David Zaslav will lead the Studios & Streamers entity, while CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will head the Networks division. The move aims to enable both entities to pursue independent growth and dealmaking, but raises questions about leadership and strategic direction amid investor concerns and industry intrigue.
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery voted against CEO David Zaslav's $52 million pay package in a non-binding advisory vote, reflecting discontent with executive compensation. Despite Zaslav's pay increasing slightly to $51.9 million for 2024, nearly 60% of votes opposed the package, signaling shareholder dissatisfaction.