Not long ago, Mr. Zaslav was widely criticized for his management of Warner Bros. Discovery. He overcame the doubters, cementing a blockbuster sale to Paramount.
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How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount
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Paramount Is Set to Win Warner Bros. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The New York Times – Business:The media company controlled by the Ellisons out-dueled Netflix for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. The next step is making the combined media empires work.
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Trump Calls on Netflix to Oust Susan Rice From Its Board
The New York Times – Business:The president made the attack as Netflix and Paramount Skydance face a key deadline in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Brothers
Mr. Ellison’s personal guarantee is meant to address concerns that the Warner Bros. Discovery’s board had expressed about Paramount’s original offer.
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A New Stage in the Fight for Warner Bros. Discovery
The media company formally rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount and questioned the purported political advantages held by its unwanted suitor.
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Questions About Larry Ellison’s Financing Pledge for Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros.
The Oracle co-founder has pledged billions to finance Paramount’s takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — which has questions about his commitment.
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Paramount Says Money Is No Object. Warner Bros. Isn’t Convinced.
Larry Ellison is backstopping Paramount’s bid for Warner Brothers, but Warner Brothers is concerned that the billionaire has not provided a personal guarantee to pay.
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Trump Looms Over Netflix’s Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
President Trump said the acquisition “could be a problem,” suggesting he will insert himself into the regulatory review of the transaction.
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Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Submit Warner Bros. Discovery Bids
The outcome of the sale could alter the trajectory of the entertainment business.
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Hollywood’s Latest Cliffhanger: The Fate of Warner Bros. Discovery
Potential bidders are circling the media company as it weighs its deal options. But financial and regulatory questions hang over everything.
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Take Two: Why Big Companies Are Naming Co-C.E.O.s
Comcast, Oracle and Spotify recently doubled up on top executives, a rare setup that some say could become more common.