Summary
Warner Bros Discovery's board turned down Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion offer to buy the studio, citing concerns about the large amount of debt involved. Warner Bros plans to stick with Netflix's lower offer of $82.7 billion, which they consider less risky. Paramount's offer relied on significant debt and personal guarantees from its executives, leading Warner Bros to question its feasibility.
Key Facts
- Warner Bros Discovery rejected Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion offer.
- The board cited high debt risks associated with the Paramount deal.
- Warner Bros favors Netflix’s $82.7 billion offer.
- Paramount's plan included $87 billion in debt, which Warner Bros considered risky.
- Netflix's offer involves a mix of cash and stock.
- Paramount's bid came with debt concerns and lacked certain guarantees initially.
- Paramount is using $40 billion in equity guaranteed by Larry Ellison for its bid.
- The Warner Bros board prefers Netflix as a more stable and financially assured partner.
