WBD Amends Netflix Merger Proxy, Refines Cash Consideration Range, Reaffirms Board Recommendation Amidst Proxy Contest

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Warner Bros. Discovery filed an amended preliminary proxy statement for its all-cash merger with Netflix, refining the cash consideration to a range of $27.75 to $26.98 per share and reaffirming the board's unanimous recommendation amidst an ongoing proxy contest.

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• Amended Merger Agreement

  Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix amended their merger agreement on January 19, 2026, to an all-cash transaction, replacing the previously proposed mix of cash and Netflix Common Stock.

• Refined Cash Consideration Range

  The cash consideration is $27.75 per share, subject to reduction based on the final allocation of net debt between New WBD and Discovery Global, potentially resulting in a range of $27.75 to $26.98 per share. This reduction is expected to be offset by an increase in Discovery Global's equity value distributed to shareholders.

• Board Reaffirms Recommendation Amidst Proxy Contest

  The WBD Board unanimously recommends stockholders vote 'FOR' the merger and related proposals, explicitly urging them to disregard any proxy cards and solicitation materials from the PSKY Group.

• Updated Financial Projections and Fairness Opinions

  The filing includes updated unaudited prospective financial information for both the Retained Business and Discovery Global, and Allen & Company and J.P. Morgan re-affirmed their fairness opinions based on the amended agreement.

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This amended preliminary proxy statement provides critical updates regarding the proposed all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's Streaming & Studios business by Netflix. While the all-cash nature and initial $27.75 per share price were previously announced, this filing refines the cash consideration to a range of $27.75 to $26.98 per share, contingent on the final allocation of net debt between the Retained Business and the spun-off Discovery Global. The board emphasizes that any reduction in the cash consideration is expected to be offset by an increase in the equity value of Discovery Global, which will also be distributed to shareholders. The filing includes updated financial projections and fairness opinions from financial advisors, reinforcing the board's unanimous recommendation for the merger. This comes amidst an active proxy contest, with the board explicitly advising shareholders to disregard competing solicitations from the PSKY Group. The detailed financial and strategic updates, coupled with the clear directive in the ongoing proxy battle, are highly important for shareholders to make an informed voting decision on this significant corporate transaction.