US EditionThe Case only Netflix Can Make for Buying Warner Brothers Discovery
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The case only Netflix can make for buying Warner Brothers Discovery
The battle for Warner Brothers Discovery got hotter this week as Paramount launched a hostile bid of $108.4 billion for the company, topping Netflix’s agreement last week to pay nearly $83 billion for the company’s streaming and studio assets. It’s the largest M&A deal of 2025 and rightfully will receive tough scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. The ultimate price for Warner Brothers Discovery will certainly factor heavily into who wins the fight…
Netflix vs Paramount: does it matter who gets Warner Bros?
On Friday, December 5, Netflix announced that it would be acquiring Warner Bros. in a deal worth $82.7 billion. That made them the winners of a bidding war that kicked off in September, when Paramount just out of nowhere went, "hey, Warner Bros., mind if I buy you?" But Paramount's not quitting just yet. On Monday, December 8, Paramount launched its own hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. with an offer worth $108.4 billion. What is going on? Wh…
Battle of the Giants: Paramount lures Warner with 108.4 billion and clearly trumps Netflix – what's behind it?
A scenario worthy of "Succession". While the streaming giant thought he had taken the bet, Paramount Skydance draws a record counteroffer, supported by a dynasty of the tech and shadow of Donald Trump. It is the kind of bounce that the scriptwriters of Hollywood would not dare to write. Monday, December 8, Paramount Skydance decided to [...] This article Warner's Repurchase: Paramount comes out 108 billion appeared first on Rolling Stone.
Paramount Skydance, a television and film group, is bidding on Warner Bros Discovery, valued at $108.4 billion, to counter Netflix. Paramount relies on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to become major media players.
MFE’s Berlusconi favours Paramount bid for Warner Bros in streaming shake-up - Regional Media News
By Elvira Pollina COLOGNO MONZESE, Italy, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pier Silvio Berlusconi, chief executive of European broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope, said he would prefer Paramount's Skydance rather than Netflix as a buyer for Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the move would boost competition in the streaming industry. Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging a rival offer from Netflix, in…
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