Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix drops out

From Quartz.

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Paramount Skydance secured the Warner Bros. Discovery board’s endorsement on Thursday for its sweetened acquisition bid, marking a pivotal shift in a high-stakes media contest. Paramount Skydance pursued a hostile bid for the entire company, while Netflix, which had agreed last year to buy Warner’s studio and streaming units, declined to match the latest offer. The board deemed Paramount Skydance’s proposal “superior,” positioning David Ellison and backer Larry Ellison to control a broad portfolio, including CBS and CNN. Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said their December agreement offered a clear regulatory path but was no longer financially attractive at the new price. After-hours moves followed: Paramount Skydance up 5%, Netflix up 9%, and Warner Bros. slightly lower. #paramountskydance #warnerbros #acquisition #netflix #streamingwar

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