Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Slide as Hostile Takeover Prospects Emerge
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shares tumbled nearly 3% in Thursday's closing minutes as acquisition talks turn increasingly contentious. CNBC's David Faber reports a friendly deal with Paramount Skydance (PSKY) now appears improbable, forcing potential bidders toward hostile maneuvers.
KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel suggests CEO David Zucker's hoped-for bidding war remains unlikely without Netflix's potential intervention. The entertainment giant's fate now hinges on boardroom decisions as Paramount prepares a formal offer.