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Warner Bros. Discovery said only 17% of shares represented approved CEO David Zaslav’s potentially $886 million merger-related payout at a special meeting (82% opposed), even as shareholders overwhelmingly supported the Paramount merger; the non-binding vote won’t stop the payout, and regulators are still reviewing the deal which is expected to close later this year.
Proxy adviser ISS recommends Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders vote against CEO David Zaslav’s golden-parachute payout tied to the Paramount Skydance sale, citing a non-market tax gross-up and aggressive equity vesting as windfall risks, even as ISS backs the Paramount merger itself (enterprise value about $111B, closing anticipated in Q3 2026).
Institutional Shareholder Services urged Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote down CEO David Zaslav’s golden parachute, calling the package extraordinary and problematic largely due to an excise tax gross-up; while ISS backs the Paramount Skydance sale, the pay is advisory and could still be paid depending on merger timing, with the eventual value likely closer to $600 million as vesting progresses, underscoring governance concerns about executive compensation in big M&A deals.
Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed a late, $32.50-per-share bid from Nobelis Capital for the company, but due diligence found no verifiable assets or deposits, casting doubt on the offer as WBD pursues a Paramount deal amid Netflix’s exit. The proxy outlines a potential payout for CEO David Zaslav of up to about $887 million—including a tax reimbursement—depending on deal timing, with the figure likely shrinking if the merger closes in 2027; the Nobelis bid did not advance, and Paramount’s bid was viewed as superior.
David Zaslav is slated to receive more than $550 million in merger-related pay tied to Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including $34.2 million in cash severance and about $517.2 million in equity, plus roughly $335 million in potential tax reimbursements that would decline over time; the filing also lists seven-figure packages for other WBD executives. The total is contingent on deal timing (closing targeted for 2026) and contingencies such as a ticking fee if the merger delays, and WBD cautions that these amounts are estimates that could differ materially. Zaslav recently sold about $114 million of WBD stock, and there was a previously unverified Nobelis Capital bid mentioned in the filing.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav sold over 4 million shares—valued around $114 million—in a post-earnings window, with other top executives also selling. The moves come as WBD pursues a roughly $111 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, setting up large payouts for executives once the deal closes.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav filed to sell just over 4 million WBD shares, worth more than $114 million, as Paramount’s merger moves forward. The sale occurs amid a window that allows executives involved in deal talks to divest, and follows several other top WBD executives selling seven-figure amounts; the broader context includes WBD ending Netflix talks and agreeing to a Paramount sale.
David Zaslav orchestrated a high-stakes auction that ended with Paramount agreeing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for about $111 billion ($31 per share) after Netflix dropped out, aided by Larry Ellison-backed backstops. The deal would unite Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures with CBS News and CNN, boosting Zaslav’s wealth and signaling a major consolidation in the media landscape.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav told employees at a town hall that WBD will pivot from its Netflix deal to a Paramount‑Skydance merger, framing the move as essential for a bigger, global company. Paramount has pursued a rival bid that would add WBD’s studio and HBO assets (and CNN and other cable networks) to its lineup. Even if the deal closes, the combined streaming share would still be well below Netflix and YouTube, and regulatory approval could take 6–18 months; a $7 billion breakup fee applies if it fails to close.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the company’s sale process is rigorous, highly competitive and thorough, with four bidders, eight price increases and a 63% value uplift from the initial offer. Comcast was a bidder but did not advance; Paramount’s improved bid and Netflix are in play as the board weighs options to maximize value and certainty. Zaslav also touted a “creative resurgence” across HBO, Warner Bros. TV/Movies, New Line and DC, amid ongoing corporate reorganization and the planned separation of Warner Bros. and Discovery Global.
Chelsea Handler hosted the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, paying tribute to Rob Reiner and roasting Hollywood figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and David Zaslav with humor and wit, while emphasizing themes of decency and camaraderie in the industry.
Netflix CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos visited Warner Bros Discovery's studio lot with CEO David Zaslav, in a move seen as a show of strength amid ongoing merger negotiations and a rejection of Paramount's takeover bid, highlighting potential future collaborations and strategic positioning.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is considering major strategic options, including selling the company to Paramount's David Ellison or splitting it into separate entities to unlock value, amid ongoing industry consolidation and potential bids from other tech and media giants.
Paramount Skydance's CEO David Ellison is leveraging his new attorney, Makan Delrahim, to persuade Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav to sell the company, with strategies involving potential bids from Netflix and Amazon, amidst industry negotiations and competitive interests.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated that HBO Max is not currently enforcing a crackdown on password sharing, as the company focuses on increasing subscriber love for its content before raising prices, with plans to address password sharing and pricing strategies in the future.