Paramount Skydance Corp. is enhancing its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. by involving Oracle's Larry Ellison, showcasing a competitive push against Netflix.
Target Information
Paramount Skydance Corp. is actively pursuing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., and the competition has intensified against rival Netflix Inc. This acquisition attempt involves acquiring one of Hollywood's most iconic studios, and the stakes are notably high as both companies vie for control over Warner's valuable assets.
In a recent move to strengthen their bid, Paramount amended their offer to include a personal financial guarantee from Oracle Corp. President Larry Ellison, pledging an irrevocable commitment of $40.4 billion towards the $108.4 billion acquisition proposal. Ellison's involvement is strategic, as his son, David Ellison, is the CEO of Paramount, illustrating a personal and financial commitment from the Ellison family towards securing this deal.
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Paramount Skydance Corp.
invested in
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
in 2025
in a Merger deal
Disclosed details
Transaction Size: $108,400M
Enterprise Value: $108,400M
Equity Value: $108,400M