Warner Bros. Discovery(US:WBD) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-02-13 22:45Recent Events - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is currently at the center of significant merger and acquisition activity, with Paramount and Netflix as the main bidders. Paramount updated its acquisition proposal on February 11, 2026, maintaining a cash offer of $30 per share but adding a "transaction waiting fee" of $0.25 per share to enhance its attractiveness. The Warner board has confirmed receipt of this offer and is evaluating it, but has not changed its support for the merger agreement with Netflix. Netflix previously proposed a cash-heavy acquisition plan focusing on Warner's film studio and HBO Max streaming assets. The bidding process may progress in the coming weeks, with reports suggesting a swift conclusion to the deal [1]. Company Status - Warner has announced plans to split into two independent publicly traded companies by mid-2026: one focusing on streaming and production (including HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures) and the other on global networks (including CNN and Discovery Channel). This move aims to optimize asset structure and pave the way for potential transactions [2]. Regulatory Policies - Paramount filed a lawsuit in January 2026, demanding Warner provide more details regarding the Netflix transaction, which could impact the acquisition process. Additionally, U.S. government scrutiny of the deal may become a focal point, with reports indicating that former President Trump might intervene in the review of the Netflix acquisition [3]. Financial and Operational Performance - Warner plans to regularly release financial reports, with the third-quarter report for 2025 showing revenue of $9.045 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $2.47 billion. Future financial reports may further reflect the company's performance and progress in the streaming business, with HBO Max expected to reach 150 million subscribers by the end of 2026 [4].