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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Rise Amid Paramount Skydance Bid Uncertainty
Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Rise Amid Paramount Skydance Bid Uncertainty
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shares edged higher in late trading Wednesday as reports confirmed Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has yet to submit a formal acquisition bid. Market observers speculate Paramount's hesitation stems from concerns that WBD CEO David Zaslav could weaponize the offer to ignite a broader bidding war.
Behind-the-scenes maneuvering suggests Paramount may seek mediation through John Malone, a known Zaslav confidant, though this strategy carries risks. Malone's own financial incentives align with maximizing acquisition premiums. Meanwhile, Amazon's potential entry into the fray adds another LAYER of complexity to the high-stakes media consolidation play.
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