WBD Shocker! Says Paramount Sweeter Offer Might Lead To Better Deal Than Netflix, Will Continue Talks With David Ellison Company

Big news. The ground has shifted as Warner Bros. Discovery said its board determined tha a new proposal from Paramount could reasonably be expected to lead to a so-called “Company Superior Proposal” as defined in WBD’s merger agreement with Netflix and that it will continue talks with the David Ellison company. The revised proposal includes an increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, plus a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026, as well as a $7 bil ...