Core Viewpoint - The acquisition battle for Warner Bros. has intensified with Paramount's $108 billion all-cash hostile bid challenging Netflix's previous agreement, influenced by political dynamics surrounding Trump and regulatory scrutiny [1][2][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Proposals - Paramount's offer of $30 per share in cash represents a 139% premium over Warner Bros.'s unaffected stock price, totaling an enterprise value of $1,084 billion [4][5]. - Netflix's proposal, valued at $72 billion, includes $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in stock per share, focusing on Warner's film production and streaming assets [4][5]. - Paramount's CEO emphasized the certainty of cash returns and lower regulatory risks compared to Netflix's mixed cash and stock offer, which could lead to significant cash benefits for Warner Bros. shareholders [1][5]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Warner Bros.'s stock price surged from $12 in September to $28 amid the acquisition battle, reflecting investor interest and speculation [2]. - Following the news of Paramount's bid, Paramount's stock rose approximately 9%, while Netflix's stock fell about 3.4% [8][11]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The acquisition proposals face strict antitrust scrutiny, with the potential merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. creating a streaming giant with approximately 430 million subscribers, raising concerns about market concentration [8][9]. - Trump's administration is reportedly more lenient towards traditional media mergers, which could favor Paramount's bid over Netflix's [7][8]. Group 4: Strategic Considerations - Paramount's strategy includes leveraging its political connections and emphasizing the competitive nature of its acquisition proposal, arguing that merging with Netflix would be anti-competitive [7][9]. - Netflix's response may involve increasing its cash offer to make its proposal more attractive to Warner Bros. shareholders, as its stock component's value is under pressure [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning itself as a more attractive investment option compared to Netflix during discussions with investors [1] Group 1 - Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO David Zaslav met with investors in New York to discuss the company's acquisition strategy [1] - The meeting aimed to persuade investors that Warner Bros. Discovery is a better bet than Netflix in the current market [1]

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新华社北京12月9日电 美国流媒体巨头奈飞公司宣布与华纳兄弟探索公司（华纳兄弟）董事会达成并购协议后仅三天，另一传媒企业派拉 蒙天舞公司8日对华纳兄弟发起敌意收购，声称要以全现金方式收购后者股东的股份，目标是纳入其全部资产，收购总额或达1084亿美元。 派拉蒙天舞称，相对于己方开出的条件，奈飞所提为"次等"方案。美国总统特朗普7日表态将介入审批决策，也为这场竞购添加政治色彩。 派拉蒙向华纳股东"抛饵" 派拉蒙天舞提出的方案是绕过华纳兄弟董事会、以全现金形式收购后者股东股份，报价每股30美元，目标囊括后者所有资产，包括美国有线 电视新闻网(CNN)等有线电视业务。 11月25日，在美国首都华盛顿，美国总统特朗普离开白宫。新华社记者胡友松摄 "特朗普因素"或是关键 这是2019年7月31日在美国华盛顿拍摄的美元纸币。新华社记者刘杰摄 奈飞与华纳兄弟管理层达成的收购协议则包含现金和换股形式，定价每股27.75美元，收购对象是华纳兄弟的电视、电影制作和流媒体业 务，而有线电视业务将被剥离、以独立企业身份上市。 派拉蒙天舞8日发表声明说，华纳兄弟董事会接受的奈飞收购方案是"次等提议"，而己方提议可让华纳兄弟的股东利益" ...

Core Perspective - The discussion revolves around the potential mergers in the streaming industry, particularly focusing on Netflix's interest in acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) versus Paramount's interest in the same company, highlighting the implications for competition and content production in the entertainment landscape [1][4][9]. Group 1: Company Structures and Strategies - Netflix operates as a streaming-first company, while WBD and Paramount are traditional TV and film companies with streaming services added, leading to more redundancies and overlaps in the latter [2][3]. - A merger between Netflix and WBD would introduce new business integrations, while a merger between Paramount and WBD would likely be more predictable due to existing overlaps [6][7]. - Paramount Plus has about 80 million global subscribers, indicating a solid growth trajectory, but it remains significantly smaller than Netflix, Amazon, or Disney Plus [5][6]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Competition - The potential merger outcomes could reshape the entertainment landscape, with analysts suggesting that maintaining WBD as an independent entity might foster more competition and reduce layoffs [8][9]. - Regardless of the merger, competition remains fierce, with YouTube being a significant player, currently about a third larger than Netflix in the US [10]. - The discussion also touches on the possibility of consumers consolidating subscriptions into one service if a merger occurs, which could change the current subscription model [13][14]. Group 3: Financial Implications and Valuations - WBD's cable network assets are viewed as declining and less valuable, which could influence the valuation of any potential deal [12]. - Paramount is seen as having more familiarity with the businesses it would acquire, positioning it better for long-term value creation in the streaming wars [18][19]. - The market reaction to the news has seen Paramount's share price increase, while Netflix's has declined, indicating investor sentiment regarding the potential mergers [16].

Core Viewpoint - Paramount Global has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, offering $108.4 billion in cash to acquire all shares, claiming that Netflix's proposal is inferior [1][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Proposals - Paramount's offer is a cash bid of $30 per share, aiming to acquire all of Warner Bros.' assets, including CNN [2]. - Netflix's acquisition agreement includes a mix of cash and stock, priced at $27.75 per share, focusing on Warner Bros.' television, film production, and streaming businesses, while spinning off the cable business [3]. - Paramount's proposal is positioned as more beneficial for Warner Bros. shareholders, with an additional $17.6 billion in cash compared to Netflix's offer [4]. Group 2: Regulatory and Political Factors - President Trump has indicated he will intervene in the regulatory approval process for Netflix's acquisition, citing concerns over market control [8]. - Paramount's strategy includes leveraging Trump's favorable view of competition and their smaller company size to expedite regulatory approval [4][6]. - The involvement of external financing partners in Paramount's bid raises concerns about potential scrutiny from the U.S. Foreign Investment Committee [5]. Group 3: Market Implications - Both acquisition proposals raise antitrust concerns, as Netflix is the largest streaming operator and Warner Bros. is a major Hollywood player with HBO Max [6]. - The deadline for Warner Bros. shareholders to vote on Paramount's offer is set for January 8, with the possibility of an extension [10]. - Analysts suggest that while Paramount's cash offer may be attractive, the associated high debt could pose challenges for the merged entity [10].

Paramount私下辩称其每股30美元的报价高于奈飞的出价，尽管实际价值取决于投资者对分拆所得股份的估值。该公司周一表示，其收购华纳兄弟所 有股权的报价相比奈飞的方案，向股东多提供了180亿美元现金。Paramount还强调，其交易更可能获得监管机构的批准，因为奈飞在流媒体电视市 场的份额远超Paramount+。 "我们是在完成未尽的目标，"Ellison对CNBC表示。 来源|国际财闻汇 争夺好莱坞未来的战役再度升级。 Paramount Skydance Corp. 周一对华纳兄弟探索公司发起了敌意收购要约，出价为每股30美元现金。而短短数天前，华纳兄弟刚与奈飞公司达成 出售协议。 Paramount的报价高于奈飞提出的每股27.75美元的现金加股票方案。Paramount的竞购对象为华纳兄弟全部业务，而奈飞仅对其 好莱坞制片厂及流 媒体业务感兴趣。据彭博社报道，Paramount的此次竞标获得了多家融资合作伙伴的支持，包括沙特阿拉伯公共投资基金、卡塔尔投资局，以及美国 总统特朗普女婿贾里德·库什纳旗下公司Affinity Partners。 "华纳兄弟股东理应有机会考虑我们更优的全现金收购整家公司股 ...

Core Viewpoint - Paramount Sky Dance is launching a hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery following the latter's announcement of selling its film studio and streaming service to Netflix, indicating a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the entertainment industry [1][25]. Group 1: Bidding Dynamics - The bidding war involves major players like Paramount and Netflix, with analysts speculating on the potential outcomes and the likelihood of regulatory intervention [4][21]. - There is a belief among Hollywood insiders that some parties hope for the blocking of these deals to maintain Warner's independence [5][21]. - The valuation of Warner's assets is highly subjective, with estimates ranging from $1 to $5 per share, complicating the bidding process [8][9]. Group 2: Strategic Considerations - The restructuring of Warner Brothers Discovery into a more streamlined studio and streaming service has attracted interest from bidders, as it presents a clearer opportunity for investment [15][17]. - The potential synergies between Paramount and Warner Discovery are projected to be around $6 billion, significantly higher than what Netflix anticipates, highlighting the differences in their business models [25][26]. - The competitive landscape is further complicated by the relationships and rivalries among executives, particularly between David Zaslav and the Ellison family [11][12][20]. Group 3: Market Reactions - Netflix's stock has seen a decline of approximately $100 billion in value since the bidding news broke, raising questions about how much they are willing to invest in this acquisition [21][24]. - The potential for layoffs and rationalizations in the event of a merger is a concern, as the integration of two studios would likely lead to significant workforce reductions [24][25].

派拉蒙天舞总裁大卫·埃里森的父亲是美国顶级富豪，甲骨文创始人拉里·埃里森，大卫埃里森和他妹妹都是重度电影迷，很早就开始投资电影行业 派拉蒙的宣布，正值Netflix 与WBD 于上周五揭露双方已签署具约束力协议，Netflix 将以720 亿美元买下华纳兄弟影业、HBO 与HBO Max（企业价值827 亿美元）。 依照派拉蒙说法，其全现金收购提案对应的企业价值达1084 亿美元（包含承担债务）。相较之下，Netflix 的方案则采用"波动性高且结构复杂"的组合， 以 每股 27.75 美元的估值（23.25 现金＋4.5 美元股票），并依Netflix 未来股价表现而变动，对应企业价值为827 亿美元（不含电视业务）。 派拉蒙正式开启对华纳兄弟的恶意收购 大卫·埃里森（David Ellison）在追求拿下华纳兄弟探索（Warner Bros. Discovery, WBD）的行动上，显然不打算悄悄退场。 周一，埃里森旗下的派拉蒙天舞（Paramount Skydance）宣布，已正式启动全现金公开收购，以每股30 美元的价格买下华纳兄弟探索所有流通在外的股份 ——与 12 月1 日递交给WBD 董事会的提 ...