Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) sets shareholder vote date for Netflix (NFLX) bid on March 20th and unanimously recommends shareholders reject latest Paramount (PSKY) offer
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Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) sets shareholder vote date for Netflix (NFLX) bid on March 20th and unanimously recommends shareholders reject latest Paramount (PSKY) offer
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- WBD to open negotiations with Paramount.
- Remains 'fully committed' to closing deal with Netflix.
- Gives Paramount a week to negotiate a better deal.
- Paramount exec verbally offered USD 31/shr.
- Netflix agreed to give Warner Bros 7 days to negotiate with Paramount.
- Paramount exec said a USD 31/shr wasn't 'best and final proposal'.
- WBD expects Paramount to offer above USD 31/shr.
This move signals potential for heightened M&A activity in the sector, particularly as WBD remains committed to negotiating with Paramount for a more competitive offer, potentially reshaping both companies' valuations.
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