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News Wrap: Paramount Skydance starts bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery

News Wrap: Paramount Skydance starts bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery

Summary

Paramount Skydance has made a direct offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery by offering cash to the company's shareholders. This move comes shortly after Paramount signed a deal with Netflix.

Key Facts

  • Paramount Skydance made an all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
  • The offer is described as "hostile," meaning it's made directly to shareholders without the company's agreement.
  • This action follows a recent deal between Paramount and Netflix.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery is involved in a bidding process due to this offer.
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