Paramount Skydance Completes Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
October 6, 2026
Paramount Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. for cash consideration of approximately $31.02 per WBD share, forming a combined company named Skydance. The combination brings together major film studios, streaming services, television and news networks, sports assets, and entertainment franchises, with the stated aim of building a scaled global media competitor.
- Targets
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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