The transaction is expected to close after the previously announced separation of WBD’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is now expected to be completed in Q3 2026.
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Netflix Seals $82.7B Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition, Gains HBO Max

  • Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros., including its film/TV studios, HBO Max, and HBO.
  • The acquisition is valued at approximately $82.7 billion in total enterprise value.
  • WBD shareholders will receive $23.25 cash and $4.50 in Netflix stock per share.
  • The deal combines vast content libraries, from DC Universe and Harry Potter to Stranger Things and Squid Game, aiming to enhance consumer choice.
  • The transaction is expected to close after WBD's Discovery Global division separates in Q3 2026, with Netflix anticipating $2-3 billion in annual cost savings.

Why It Matters: Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. reshapes streaming, offering consumers immense content.

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