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Warner Bros. Will Reportedly Reject Paramount Offer, Stick With Netflix

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s board will reject Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile takeover bid, opting instead to proceed with its planned merger with Netflix for the studio’s streaming and film divisions. The decision follows Paramount Skydance’s unsolicited offer last week, which aimed to disrupt Netflix’s acquisition by proposing an alternative deal for Warner Bros.’ core assets. Netflix’s merger, focused on Warner Bros.’ content library and production capabilities, remains the preferred strategic path despite the rival bid’s higher short-term valuation. Market reaction included a Dow Jones dip and AI stock declines, though broader economic factors like Broadcom’s earnings drop also influenced Friday’s trading session. The rejection underscores Warner Bros.’ commitment to its long-term streaming partnership with Netflix, prioritizing content synergies over immediate financial gains from Paramount’s offer.

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BREAKING: Futures Edge Lower After Mixed SessionThe Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) board is preparing to reject Paramount Skydance's offer of $30 a share and continue its merger with Netflix (NFLX), according to the Wall Street Journal. Paramount Skydance (PSKY) had made the offer last week as part of a hostile takeover attempt meant to hijack Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses. Netflix's… 12/12/2025 Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index turned lower Friday, and AI stocks faltered as Broadcom stock plunged on earnings. 12/12/2025 Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index turned lower Friday,... In the wrong hands, quantum computing could undo cryptocurrency security features. (© Gary Neill)Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis.Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content.Information in Investor’s Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability, including with respect to information that appears in closed captioning. Historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance. Authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss. We make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies. Information is subject to change without notice. For information on use of our services, please see our Terms of Use.*Real-time prices by Nasdaq Last Sale. Real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets. Ownership data provided by LSEG and Estimate data provided by FactSet.IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Investor's Business Daily, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by Investor's Business Daily, LLC.©2025 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC.

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