Core Viewpoint - Paramount has publicly proposed a cash acquisition offer of $30 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O), entering the competition for the Hollywood media giant, following WBD's preliminary agreement with Netflix [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Paramount's new offer exceeds Netflix's previous bid of $27.75 per share, which included both cash and stock [1] - The key difference is that Paramount aims for a full acquisition of WBD's entire business, while Netflix is only interested in the film production and streaming assets [1] Group 2: Executive Statement - Paramount CEO David Ellison stated that WBD shareholders should have the opportunity to consider this superior all-cash offer, which aligns with the terms previously submitted privately to WBD's board [1] - The offer is positioned as providing higher value, greater certainty, and a faster transaction path [1]