Paramount (PSKY) Enhances Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in Battle Against Netflix (NFLX)
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has bolstered its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., escalating the competition with Netflix (NFLX). The revised bid includes covering a $2.8 billion termination fee Warner Bros. WOULD owe Netflix if the existing deal collapses, alongside backing a debt refinancing with an additional $1.5 billion in fees if required.
The proposal is backed by $43.6 billion in equity commitments from the Ellison Family and RedBird Capital, $54 billion in debt financing from Bank of America, Citigroup, and Apollo, and a personal guarantee from Larry Ellison for $43.3 billion. "Our $30 per share all-cash offer reflects our commitment to maximizing value for WBD shareholders," Paramount CEO Ellison stated, emphasizing regulatory clarity and market volatility protection.
PSKY shares ROSE 2% on the news, while NFLX saw marginal gains. Warner Bros. confirmed it will evaluate the amended offer and issue recommendations shortly.