Warner Bros. Discovery to be Acquired by Paramount Skydance for $31.00/Share Cash

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Warner Bros. Discovery has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Paramount Skydance for $31.00 per share in cash, following the termination of a Netflix merger agreement. The company also reported a return to profitability in 2025 with $727 million in net income and significant debt reduction.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  Warner Bros. Discovery entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY).

• Cash Offer to Shareholders

  WBD shareholders will receive $31.00 in cash per share, plus potential 'Ticking Consideration' if the closing occurs after September 30, 2026.

• Netflix Merger Terminated

  The prior merger agreement with Netflix was terminated on February 27, 2026, with PSKY paying a $2.8 billion termination fee on WBD's behalf.

• Return to Profitability

  The company reported a net income of $727 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $11.3 billion in 2024.

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This 10-K filing reveals a definitive merger agreement for Warner Bros. Discovery to be acquired by Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) for $31.00 per share in cash, a significant premium to the current stock price. This follows the termination of a prior merger agreement with Netflix, for which PSKY paid a $2.8 billion termination fee on WBD's behalf. The acquisition is a transformative event, fundamentally altering the company's future. The filing also reports a strong return to profitability in 2025 with $727 million in net income, a substantial improvement from a $11.3 billion loss in 2024, driven by lower impairment charges and growth in streaming subscribers. The company also significantly reduced its debt by repurchasing $23.4 billion in senior notes, resulting in a $2.9 billion gain. These positive financial developments provide a strong backdrop for the announced merger.