Netflix Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition 2026: Shift to All-Cash Deal
Netflix updates its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid to an all-cash deal to counter Paramount's $108 billion offer and expedite the transaction process.
The gloves are off in the battle for Hollywood's crown. Netflix just scrapped its stock-inclusive offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in favor of a massive all-cash play to fend off rival bidders.
Netflix Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition 2026 Pivot to Cash
According to The Verge, Netflix has fundamentally designed a new acquisition structure for its bid. The streaming giant is moving away from the initial $82.7 billion cash-and-stock agreement, opting instead for a 100% cash transaction to expedite the sale of WBD's studios and streaming units.
This move comes as Paramount continues to pressure shareholders with a rival $108 billion all-cash offer. By removing the volatility of stock from the equation, Netflix aims to provide a more certain path to closing for WBD investors who are wary of market fluctuations.
Ted Sarandos on the Path Forward
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, stated that the WBD Board continues to support and unanimously recommend the transaction. "We're confident that it'll deliver the best outcome for stockholders, consumers, and the broader entertainment community," Sarandos added.
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