Group 1 - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) will split into two companies, separating its studios and streaming business from its cable TV networks to enhance competitiveness in the streaming market [1][5] - CEO David Zaslav will lead the streaming and studios business post-split, while CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will oversee the global networks unit, aiming for sharper focus and strategic flexibility [2] - The split is structured as a tax-free transaction expected to be completed by mid-2026, with WBD shares rising by 8% during morning trading [5] Group 2 - The corporate split follows the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery and aligns WBD with Comcast's strategy of spinning off cable TV networks [5][6] - WBD has initiated tender offers to restructure its existing debt, supported by a $17.5 billion bridge facility from JPMorgan, with plans to refinance before the separation [9] - The global networks division will retain up to a 20% stake in the streaming and studios business, which it intends to monetize to further reduce debt [9]

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