Netflix weighs amending Warner Bros. bid to make it all cash

Group 1 - Netflix is revising terms for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, considering an all-cash offer for the studios and streaming businesses to expedite the sale process [1] - The original agreement included $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix stock for Warner Bros. shareholders, with adjustments if Netflix shares fell below $97.91; Netflix shares have decreased by about 25% since the acquisition pursuit began [2] - Netflix has secured $59 billion in financing from Wall Street banks for the acquisition, one of the largest bridge loans ever, and has refinanced $25 billion with longer-term debt, maintaining a strong balance sheet and credit ratings [3] Group 2 - Paramount Skydance Corp. is actively trying to disrupt Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., launching a tender offer for Warner shares and extending a personal guarantee for $40.4 billion in funding [4] - Following the news of Netflix's discussions, Warner Bros. shares rose by 1.6% to $28.86, while Netflix shares increased by 1% to $90.32 [5]