Netflix Warner Bros Discovery $72 Billion All-Cash Deal: Outmuscling Paramount
Netflix shifts to an all-cash $72 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to fend off Paramount's hostile bid. Shareholders to vote in April 2026.
Netflix is ditching the stock and doubling down on cash. In a bold move to block Paramount's hostile advance, Netflix amended its $72 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) using all cash, according to a joint announcement.
Sweetening the Pot: Netflix Warner Bros Discovery $72 Billion All-Cash Deal Details
The original offer consisted of $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix stock per share. By pivoting to an all-cash structure at the same $27.75 per share price, Netflix is removing the volatility of stock markets from the equation. It's a calculated effort to secure shareholder support as Paramount continues its hostile takeover bid for WBD.
Strategic Assets and Final Countdown
The acquisition includes crown jewels like HBO Max and WB Studios. These assets would cement Netflix's transition from a tech platform to a full-fledged Hollywood powerhouse. Shareholders are expected to vote on this historic merger in April 2026.
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