Netflix's acquisition bids for Warner Bros. Discovery failed, as they lost the bidding war to WBD's own entities, Paramount Skydance.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
Netflix's acquisition bids for Warner Bros. Discovery failed, as they lost the bidding war to WBD's own entities, Paramount Skydance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Market sentiment regarding the failed acquisition bids is evolving, with the involved parties now under contract for a production facility.Sub-event
- Netflix was involved in competitive bids against WBD for various companies, including HBO's parent company and DC Comics' parent company.Sub-event
Netflix lost a bidding war against WBD/Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.1 source
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The entities involved
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
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Warner Bros. Discovery
American mass media and entertainment conglomerate
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Roku
brand of streaming media players
Related events
- Netflix and Skydance Media engaged in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix also reportedly targeted Lionsgate Studios.
- Paramount sought the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Netflix withdrew from the bidding war for the media giant.
- A company (ISI) abandoned its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets, leading to analyst rating changes and market speculation.
- Netflix collected a termination fee related to a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Netflix is considering buying WBD, which is currently involved in a bid war with Paramount Global, while also being more profitable than Disney.