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Media Megadeal Showdown: Warner Bros. + Discovery

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This podcast provides an overview of the intense acquisition pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance (PSKY), which includes a rejected $23.50-per-share offer and the threat of a hostile takeover if WBD's board continues to refuse negotiation. WBD is actively exploring strategic alternatives, including a company split or asset sales, with a decision expected by Christmas. Analysts largely view a merger as strategically and economically beneficial due to substantial cost synergies and the creation of a powerful "super streamer" that could rival giants like Netflix and Disney+ by combining Paramount+ and HBO Max. However, WBD CEO David Zaslav is pushing for a higher bid, and other major players like Comcast, Netflix, and Amazon are also circling as potential bidders, especially if WBD first spins off its struggling cable networks.

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