Summary
Netflix is reportedly near a deal to purchase the film and streaming parts of Warner Bros Discovery. They offered $28 per share, surpassing a rival bid from Paramount. This deal could prompt regulatory scrutiny due to its potential impact on the media market.
Key Facts
- Netflix is leading in the bid to buy parts of Warner Bros Discovery, specifically its film and streaming businesses.
- Netflix's offer stands at $28 per share, higher than Paramount's recent $27 per share bid.
- Paramount initially bid $24 per share for Warner Bros, which included their cable networks like CNN.
- Paramount accused Warner Bros of favoring Netflix's bid over theirs.
- Warner Bros owns popular franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
- The deal might lead to regulatory checks due to its size and importance in the media world.
- Netflix, Warner Bros, and Paramount have not publicly commented on the deal.
- A financial expert described the situation as a significant industry event.
