Paramount Sues Over Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix Merger After Higher Bid Rejected
Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery after its $108.4B bid was rejected for Netflix's $82.7B offer. Learn about the upcoming boardroom battle and its impact.
A massive $25.7 billion gap wasn't enough to seal the deal. Paramount is turning up the heat on Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), filing a lawsuit to uncover why the media giant chose a lower bid from Netflix over its own blockbuster offer.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix Merger Lawsuit Breakdown
According to reports from The Verge, Netflix is set to acquire WBD's studio, HBO, and HBO Max for $82.7 billion. However, Paramount had countered with a staggering $108.4 billion proposal. Paramount isn't letting it go quietly; they're demanding transparency on the decision-making process led by WBD CEO David Zaslav.
| Entity | Offer Amount | Target Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | $82.7 Billion | Studio, HBO, HBO Max |
| Paramount | $108.4 Billion | Full WBD Integration |
Ellison’s Proxy Battle for the Boardroom
Paramount CEO David Ellison isn't just stopping at legal action. He's announced plans to nominate directors to WBD's board, specifically to vote against the Netflix agreement. This move signals a high-stakes proxy fight that could redefine the future of streaming and content ownership in 2026.
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