Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is likely to turn down Paramount Skydance Corp.’s hostile takeover bid worth $108.4 billion, Bloomberg and Reuters reported quoting people familiar with the matter.According to the Bloomberg report, the latest twist in the race for acquiring the production house comes amid Warner Bros Discovery's concerns regarding financing and other such terms.The board of Warner Bros Discovery is likely to reject the offer by Paramount Skydance as early as Wednesday and may ask shareholders to ...

Core Viewpoint - Warner Bros is poised to reject a hostile $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount, as one of Paramount's financing partners has withdrawn from the offer, indicating a significant change in investment dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Takeover Dynamics - The Warner Bros Discovery board is expected to advise shareholders to reject Paramount's bid, which would allow Netflix to proceed with its $72 billion deal [2]. - Paramount's offer includes a cash payment of $30 per share, which is $18 billion more than Netflix's offer, and is made directly to shareholders in a hostile takeover attempt [8]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The outcome of the takeover battle is crucial for gaining a competitive edge in the streaming wars, with Warner Bros planning to split into two companies to better manage its assets [5]. - If Paramount's bid succeeds, it would consolidate CBS and CNN under the same parent company, further reshaping the media landscape [8]. Group 3: Financial Details - Netflix's agreement is priced at $27.75 per share, totaling $72 billion, with the overall asset value reaching $82.7 billion [6]. - The involvement of significant financial backers, including funds from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, highlights the international stakes in this acquisition [1]. Group 4: Regulatory Considerations - The final decision on the takeover will involve scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, which oversees business deals to ensure fair competition [11].

贾里德·库什纳的Affinity Partners从华纳兄弟探索收购战中退出。 这家私募股权公司本月作为参与者，在派拉蒙天舞对华纳兄弟敌意竞购计划中出现，该方案对华纳兄弟 的估值为1084亿美元，其中包括债务。派拉蒙正试图阻拦奈飞公司对华纳兄弟827亿美元的收购交易。 Affinity为派拉蒙的收购方案提供资金支持。据知情人士透露，特朗普此前曾表示将亲自评估这笔交 易，而他女婿库什纳的参与引发了诸多争议。知情人士表示，Affinity为交易提供2亿美元融资支持，这 个数字相对较小。 Affinity的一位代表称，自该公司10月参与这项交易以来，投资动态已经发生了变化。 Affinity的一位代表称，自该公司10月参与这项交易以来，投资动态已经发生了变化。 "由于两家实力强劲的竞争对手都在争夺这项独特的美国资产，Affinity决定不再参与，"这家投资公司 表示。"我们仍然认为派拉蒙的收购要约具有很强的战略意义。" 知情人士周二表示，华纳兄弟公司计划拒绝派拉蒙的收购提议，因对融资和其他条款感到担忧。 责任编辑：王永生 知情人士周二表示，华纳兄弟公司计划拒绝派拉蒙的收购提议，因对融资和其他条款感到担忧。 责任编辑 ...

Core Viewpoint - Paramount Skydance is maintaining its $30-a-share, all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and is arguing that its $78 billion offer is superior to WBD's current deal with Netflix [1][6]. Group 1: Bid Details - Paramount Skydance's owners, David and Larry Ellison, along with RedBird Capital, plan to assure shareholders that they will cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee, which equates to about $1 per share, if enough investors support their bid by the January 8 deadline [2]. - Paramount Skydance is confident in its financing, claiming to have secured credit lines from Bank of America and Apollo, with Larry Ellison contributing $12 billion in cash and Gulf State funds providing another $24 billion in equity [7][8]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - There is speculation of a bidding war as WBD is expected to formally urge investors to reject Paramount Skydance's hostile bid, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the financing of Paramount's offer [4][10]. - Notable media investor Mario Gabelli has expressed his intention to support Paramount's all-cash bid over Netflix's deal, which involves stock and complex financing [5][10]. Group 3: Regulatory Considerations - Paramount Skydance argues that its deal presents regulatory certainty compared to Netflix's offer, which may trigger a lengthy antitrust investigation due to the combination of streaming assets [8]. - WBD and Netflix counter that regulatory concerns are overstated, citing the reliance of consumers on social media and YouTube for programming rather than streaming services [10]. Group 4: Financial Backing and Concerns - Larry Ellison's commitment to backstop the deal is under scrutiny, as his wealth is primarily tied to Oracle shares, which have lost significant value since the bidding began [11]. - Critics argue that Ellison's backing is not personal but comes from a revocable trust, although Paramount Skydance defends the trust as a legitimate source of his wealth for deal-making [12].

智通财经APP获悉，有媒体援引知情人士透露的信息报道称，华纳兄弟探索公司(WBD.US)计划拒绝派 拉蒙天舞公司(PSKY.US)提出的"敌意收购要约"，原因是担忧融资安排以及其他条款。知情人士表示， 在审议并评估派拉蒙的出价后，华纳兄弟董事会将敦促股东们拒绝该要约收购;知情人士要求匿名，以 便讨论机密信息。他们称，董事会仍认为，该公司与流媒体领导者奈飞公司(NFLX.US)现有协议所提供 的价值、确定性和条款均优于派拉蒙天舞公司所提方案。 知情人士补充称，华纳兄弟对派拉蒙要约收购的回应文件最早可能在当地时间周三提交。知情人士表 示，双方尚未作出最终决定，情况仍在变化。华纳与派拉蒙的代表均拒绝置评。 （原标题：?"流媒体竞购之战"来到终局? 华纳(WBD.US)董事会力挺奈飞 拟拒派拉蒙敌意收购） 派拉蒙也以其他方式按华纳的要求调整了其出价条款。来自中国腾讯(Tencent Holdings Ltd.)的大约10亿 美元融资已被撤回，原因是担心该资金可能引发美国监管机构的国家安全担忧。 据了解，华纳本月最初同意以每股27.75美元(或包括债务在内约830亿美元总市值)的交易价格，将其制 片厂、流媒体业务以及H ...

派拉蒙在上周的一份正式申报文件中表示，其已回应华纳对该公司在再融资债务方面灵活性以及支付50 亿美元解约费的担忧;该解约费将由埃里森家族提供背书。 派拉蒙也以其他方式按华纳的要求调整了其出价条款。来自中国腾讯(Tencent Holdings Ltd.)的大约10亿 美元融资已被撤回，原因是担心该资金可能引发美国监管机构的国家安全担忧。 据了解，华纳本月最初同意以每股27.75美元(或包括债务在内约830亿美元总市值)的交易价格，将其制 片厂、流媒体业务以及HBO业务出售给奈飞，为奈飞、派拉蒙与康卡斯特公司(Comcast Corp.)之间持续 数周的对于华纳的"超级竞购战"画上句号。在奈飞该项拟议交易完成前，华纳还计划将CNN和TNT等有 线电视网络分拆给其股东。 有媒体援引知情人士透露的信息报道称，华纳兄弟探索公司(WBD.US)计划拒绝派拉蒙天舞公司 (PSKY.US)提出的"敌意收购要约"，原因是担忧融资安排以及其他条款。知情人士表示，在审议并评估 派拉蒙的出价后，华纳兄弟董事会将敦促股东们拒绝该要约收购;知情人士要求匿名，以便讨论机密信 息。他们称，董事会仍认为，该公司与流媒体领导者奈飞公司(NFL ...

智通财经APP获悉，有媒体援引知情人士透露的信息报道称，华纳兄弟探索公司(WBD.US)计划拒绝派 拉蒙天舞公司(PSKY.US)提出的"敌意收购要约"，原因是担忧融资安排以及其他条款。知情人士表示， 在审议并评估派拉蒙的出价后，华纳兄弟董事会将敦促股东们拒绝该要约收购;知情人士要求匿名，以 便讨论机密信息。他们称，董事会仍认为，该公司与流媒体领导者奈飞公司(NFLX.US)现有协议所提供 的价值、确定性和条款均优于派拉蒙天舞公司所提方案。 知情人士补充称，华纳兄弟对派拉蒙要约收购的回应文件最早可能在当地时间周三提交。知情人士表 示，双方尚未作出最终决定，情况仍在变化。华纳与派拉蒙的代表均拒绝置评。 据报道，一项主要症结是华纳兄弟对派拉蒙所提出融资方案的担忧;派拉蒙由甲骨文创始人之子大卫·埃 里森(David Ellison)领导。 股权资金由一项管理其父亲——即甲骨文创始人兼董事长亿万富翁拉里·埃里森(Larry Ellison)财富的信 托提供背书。知情人士称，由于这是一种可撤销性质的信托，其资产可在任何时候被取出;如果发生这 种情况，华纳兄弟可能无追索权。 派拉蒙的一位出资方周二宣布退出交易。由美国总统 ...

Group 1 - Affinity Partners, founded by Jared Kushner, has decided to withdraw from the group of investors supporting Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery [1][2] - Paramount's bid is valued at $108.4 billion for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery [5] - The bid is supported by the Ellison family and RedBird Capital, with other investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority [3] Group 2 - Affinity Partners stated that despite their exit, they believe there is a strong strategic rationale for Paramount's offer [2] - Warner Bros. Discovery has already entered into a deal with Netflix for the acquisition of its movie and TV studio, HBO, and streaming assets, while cable channels will be spun off into a separate entity [5] - The board of Warner Bros. Discovery is currently evaluating Paramount's latest offer [5]

Core Viewpoint - Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners has decided to withdraw from the project to purchase Warner Brothers Discovery, citing significant changes in the investment dynamics since their initial involvement in October [1][2]. Group 1: Company Actions - Affinity Partners, a private equity firm associated with Jared Kushner, has officially exited the bidding for Warner Brothers Discovery, which was previously considered alongside a Paramount offer [1][2]. - A spokesperson from Infinity Partners indicated that the firm believes there is still a strong strategic rationale for Paramount's offer despite their withdrawal [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The term "dynamics" in the statement from Affinity Partners suggests that the competitive landscape and investment conditions have shifted considerably, although specific details were not disclosed [2][3]. - The implications of this withdrawal may affect the likelihood of Paramount's success in acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery, prompting speculation among market analysts [3].

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm has reportedly stepped back from previous efforts to take over the entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery, following scrutiny of his involvement.Affinity Partners emerged as a key backer of a $108.4bn hostile bid by Paramount Skydance for control of WBD. Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, set up Affinity.Paramount, controlled by the billionaire Ellison family, is attempting to sink a $82.7bn deal WBD struck to sell its storied Warner Bros movie studios, pr ...