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Paramount Challenges WBD Auction Process Over Alleged Favoritism Toward Netflix

Paramount is requesting an independent special committee to ensure a neutral review of bids.

Overview

  • In a Dec. 4 letter to CEO David Zaslav, Paramount Skydance alleged the sale process has a predetermined outcome favoring a single bidder.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery responded that it is fulfilling its fiduciary duties with the utmost care and will continue to do so.
  • Paramount, Netflix and Comcast submitted offers this week for part or all of WBD’s assets, according to CNBC.
  • Paramount is currently the only suitor seeking the entire portfolio, while Netflix and Comcast are reported to be targeting studios and streaming businesses.
  • WBD previously rejected three Paramount proposals in October and is weighing asset sales alongside a plan to split into two companies before April 2026.