智通财经网·2025-12-18 02:27Group 1 - Comcast has proposed a merger of its NBCUniversal business with Warner Bros. Discovery, valuing the combined entity at $81 billion [1] - The merger proposal includes a valuation of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and film assets at $35.43 per share, consisting of $5.25 in cash and 49% equity in the new entity for Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders [1] - Comcast believes that merging its entertainment assets with those of Warner Bros. Discovery will create a more valuable entity than operating independently, with Comcast holding 51% of the new business [1] Group 2 - The proposal does not include certain cable networks such as USA, CNBC, and MS Now, which are set to be spun off to shareholders as Versant Media Group [2] - Comcast's acquisition plan focuses on integrating NBCUniversal's media, theme parks, and film production businesses with Warner Bros. Discovery's film studios and streaming divisions [2] - Comcast's cash offer is considered relatively low compared to other proposals, but it offers a significant equity stake in the merged entertainment company [2]