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Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Shift to All-Cash Acquisition Deal
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have amended their merger agreement to an all-cash transaction at $27.75 per share, accelerating the stockholder vote to April 2026. The change provides greater value certainty for shareholders and leverages Netflix's strong cash flow while preserving flexibility.
The deal, expected to close in 12-18 months, will boost production and content investment after WBD spins off Discovery Global.
David Zaslav Hails Netflix-WBD Merger as Storytelling Milestone
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated the revised agreement brings together two great storytelling companies for broader audience access to TV and film. The merger will enhance U.S. production, job creation, and original content investment.
Companies are engaging regulators like the U.S. DOJ and European Commission.