Ted Sarandos: Netflix ‘knew right away’ it would drop WBD deal after Paramount increased bid
"We knew right away, when we got the notice on Thursday, that they had a superior offer and the details of that deal."
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What Paramount’s impending purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery means for sports fans
Netflix pulls Warner Bros. Discovery offer after Paramount proposal deemed ‘superior’
Netflix now has four business days to submit a better offer.
Paramount optimistic on future of NFL on CBS ahead of potential opt-out
"We feel pretty confident we're going to be in business with the NFL for a long time."
Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, includes $7B ‘termination fee’ if government blocks deal
The WBD board must now decide if Paramount's new offer is superior to Netflix's.
Paramount reportedly prepared to raise bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, pressuring Netflix deal
Netflix will have four days to match a sweetened offer.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos accuses Paramount of ‘flooding the zone with misinformation’
Sarandos said it's time for Paramount to "put their money where their mouth is."
WBD reopens Paramount negotiations for one week with Netflix’s blessing
Paramount will have to put up or shut up within the next seven days.
Paramount updates bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, introduces ‘ticking fee’
The fee would see Paramount pay WBD shareholders approximately $650 million for every quarter its deal hasn't closed.
Paramount+ reportedly adds 1 million subscribers on UFC debut day
Nearly five million viewers tuned into UFC 324 on Saturday.
Paramount+ averaged nearly 5 million viewers for UFC debut
A massive number.
Netflix formally issues all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery
The move "simplifies the transaction structure, provides greater certainty of value for WBD stockholders, and accelerates the path to a WBD stockholder vote," Netflix claims.
Paramount names Kate Scott to lead UFC studio coverage
Paramount soccer host Kate Scott will also lead the media giant's UFC coverage starting this January with UFC 324.
Netflix reportedly considering revising Warner Bros. Discovery bid to all-cash
The move would seemingly be a response to Paramount's pressure campaign.
Paramount sues Warner Bros. Discovery in effort to advance takeover bid
The company is also staging a proxy fight for board seats.
Warner Bros. Discovery formally rejects Paramount takeover offer (again)
The future of TNT Sports hinges on what happens in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly planning to reject Paramount takeover bid next week
Several WBD shareholder expect Paramount to come back with an even higher offer.
Hedge fund reportedly in talks to purchase WBD cable assets including TNT
New York-based hedge fund Standard General has been in discussions with WBD.
WBD asserts Paramount’s ‘above-market’ sports rights deals leave company on poor financial footing
"PSKY has signed above-market, multi-year programming and sports licensing deals"
Warner Bros. Discovery to tell shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid
We will now wait and see if Paramount comes forth with a better offer.
David Zaslav could become a billionaire after WBD sale
With Netflix and Paramount fighting over acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav stands to benefit the most.
TKO president floats UFC on TNT, HBO if Paramount wins Warner Bros. Discovery
"I like a world in which we could potentially live on HBO."
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, argues deal is superior to Netflix
What is the future of TNT Sports after WBD-Netflix deal?
WBD demands third-round bids, Paramount implies hostile takeover possibilities in new letter
The letter expresses "serious concerns about the fairness and adequacy of the bidding process," with the undertone being that Paramount could take its offer directly to shareholders.
Paramount submits ‘100% cash’ bid for WBD backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds
Netflix has also reportedly submitted a "mostly cash" bid.
Warner Bros. Discovery asks for ‘sweetened’ bids from three suitors
The company is looking to make a decision about a potential sale by Christmas.
Paramount secures Champions League rights in UK and Ireland
The company will now have rights for the competition in the United States and several major European markets beginning in 2027.
Netflix, Comcast, Paramount officially submit bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
The future of TNT Sports is up in the air.
Netflix, Comcast, Paramount all preparing formal bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD is looking to conclude its sale exploration by year's end.
Comcast hires bankers to explore Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
They are the second company, along with Paramount, to formally explore a bid.
Paramount nabs distribution rights for pro cheerleading league
The new league will begin in January 2026.
Paramount adds international UFC rights following $7.7B mega-deal
"The partnership with Paramount has already been incredible and it just keeps getting bigger and better."
