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Warner Bros Discovery CEO Set for $887 Million Payout in Paramount Skydance Deal

Warner Bros Discovery CEO Set for $887 Million Payout in Paramount Skydance Deal

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2026-03-18 15:35:03

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Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav stands to collect up to $887 million upon the closure of the Paramount Skydance acquisition. The payout structure reveals $34.2 million in cash severance, $115.8 million in vested equity, and a staggering $517.2 million in accelerated stock awards.

Tax reimbursements could add another $335 million to the total, though this provision expires if the deal extends beyond 2026. The compensation package dwarfs the typical executive payout, reflecting both the deal's scale and Zaslav's pivotal role in the media consolidation wave.

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