Netflix's Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Just Got a Boost From an Unlikely Source
The Motley Fool·2026-01-14 22:51

To win over undecided shareholders, the streaming giant is also considering an all-cash offer.In early December, Netflix (NFLX 1.96%) agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD 0.80%) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion. The move kicked off a high-profile battle that has raged ever since, and the ensuing drama has the makings of a made-for-streaming movie. Since then, Paramount Skydance (PSKY 0.49%) has been doing its level best to scuttle the deal, eager to pick up Warner Bros. for itself.Rep ...