Warner Bros Discovery Rejects Paramount's $108.4 Billion Offer
Warner Bros Discovery's board unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion bid, citing excessive debt as a risk. The board reaffirmed support for Netflix's $82.7 billion proposal, highlighting its financial stability.
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In a decisive move, Warner Bros Discovery has unanimously rejected a revised $108.4 billion hostile acquisition bid from Paramount Global . The board's decision, announced on January 7, 2026, was driven by concerns over the excessive debt financing involved in Paramount's proposal, which included $87 billion in debt. This would have marked the largest leveraged buyout in history, posing significant closing risks.
