Netflix 'plans to switch to all-cash offer to seal $83bn Warner Bros deal'

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Netflix is reportedly poised to ditch a combination of cash and stock in its proposed $83 billion acquisition bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in favor of an all-cash offer as it makes a last-ditch effort to seal the deal before a rival hostile bid from Paramount Skydance closes in.

The move, first reported by Bloomberg, is designed to accelerate the acquisition process and make the deal more appealing to WBD shareholders, who have been vocal about their reservations over the combination. The change comes as Netflix's original offer included $23.25 per share in cash, plus stock in the streaming company and equity in WBD's global networks operation – a component that Netflix is not acquiring.

As the US media landscape continues to face intense scrutiny from politicians and industry figures, the deal has sparked concerns over the potential dominance of a single entity controlling nearly half of the streaming market. The tie-up between Netflix and WBD would grant the streaming giant control of prized assets including Warner Bros studios behind Harry Potter, Superman, and Batman franchises, as well as HBO home to Game of Thrones, The White Lotus, and Succession.

Paramount, backed by billionaire Larry Ellison's $40 billion personal guarantee, has been aggressively pursuing its own $108.4 billion takeover bid for WBD, leaving Netflix scrambling to stay ahead. As the battle for control intensifies, Paramount is planning to nominate directors to WBD's board in an effort to sway shareholders against the Netflix deal.

The WBD board had previously advised shareholders to reject Paramount's hostile offer, citing concerns over significant debt financing and arguing that Netflix's original proposal relied on a substantial amount of leverage. Despite this, Paramount remains undeterred, with Ellison personally guaranteeing the takeover bid.

As the stakes continue to rise, both companies are working overtime to secure their preferred outcome. With WBD shares rising 1.6% on Tuesday following reports of Netflix's plans and shares in the streaming giant surging 1%, the battle for control of this massive media conglomerate is poised to reach a fever pitch.
 
OMG, I'm soooo invested in this deal!!! 🤑💸 I think an all-cash offer from Netflix is gonna make the deal way more appealing to WBD shareholders! They're already worried about having too much power in one entity's hands and I can feel their concern 💔. This is getting super intense, especially with Paramount trying to swoop in! 🔥 The Harry Potter franchises alone are so iconic 🧙‍♂️👏 Can't wait to see how this plays out 🤞
 
OMG, THIS IS GETTING CRAZY!!! 🤯 I mean, can you even believe that Paramount is trying to swoop in with a $108 billion bid and basically take WBD hostage?! It's like, they're trying to muscle in on Netflix too, but I feel like the market is already feeling the pressure - WBD shares are already rising just thinking about it! 📈 As for Netflix, ditching the stock option thing might be a smart move to make the deal more appealing to WBD shareholders. I mean, who needs that much extra baggage?! It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out... and I'm definitely rooting for Netflix - they've already got some amazing content! 💥
 
🤔 I think it's wild how much pressure these companies are under. $83 billion acquisition bid is crazy, who needs that kinda debt? 🤑 Also, does it really matter if one entity controls half the streaming market? Is that really what's at stake here? 🎥 Maybe Netflix and WBD should just focus on making good content instead of trying to outmaneuver each other. 💡
 
omg, can't believe the drama unfolding over this acquisition bid 🤯💸! it's all about who'll get the upper hand in this massive deal 💪 #NetflixVsParamount #StreamingWars #MediaMergers

i'm kinda curious how this will affect the streaming landscape, especially with Paramount and Netflix going head-to-head 🤔📺. hope WBD shareholders get a fair deal, gotta protect their interests 💸 #ShareholderPower #WBD

if we're gonna have one giant controlling half of the market, we need to be careful about media consolidation 🙅‍♂️📰. gotta keep an eye on how this plays out 👀 #MediaRegulation #StreamingEthics
 
I'm surprised they're even considering switching to an all-cash offer, lol 😂. I mean, what's wrong with having some stock options? It sounds like Netflix wants to sweeten the deal big time 🤑. And honestly, I can see why WBD shareholders are skeptical about this whole takeover thing - it's a huge deal that could potentially dominate half of the streaming market 📺. I'm not sure if this is gonna affect the overall media landscape, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on 👀. Maybe they should've thought of that before making their original offer 🤔.
 
I mean, can you believe the drama unfolding over this massive acquisition? It's like a soap opera, but with more money 💸🤑! One minute Netflix is offering WBD shareholders a pretty penny in cash and stock, and the next it's all about going cold turkey – no strings attached 🙅‍♂️. I guess that's one way to speed up the process... or maybe they just don't want to get their hands too dirty 💁‍♀️.

Anyway, this whole situation is getting pretty intense. It's like the battle for control of the streaming market has reached a whole new level – think Game of Thrones, but without the dragons 🦉. I'm not sure what's more surprising: that Paramount is willing to throw in some serious clout with Larry Ellison's $40 billion guarantee or that Netflix can't resist throwing down the gauntlet 💥.

One thing's for sure, though: if this deal goes through, we're gonna have a whole new world of streaming dominance. Just think about it – nearly half of the market under one entity's control 🤯. It's like, what happens next? Do we get to stream our favorite shows in peace, or will there be constant bidding wars for our eyeballs 👀? Only time (and some serious wheeling and dealing) will tell!
 
I'm low-key worried about the impact of this deal 🤔 #StreamingWars are getting intense! Netflix seems to be pulling out all the stops with an all-cash offer, but at what cost? WBD shareholders have been vocal about their concerns, and I get it - they want a more secure future for their assets 💸 The thought of one entity controlling nearly half of the streaming market is kinda unsettling 🤯 #MediaMonopoly. Can we really afford to let a single player dominate the game? 📺
 
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I'm low-key worried about the whole Warner Bros Discovery deal 🤔. The thought of one entity controlling almost half of the streaming market makes me nervous 😬. I mean, what happens if they start to play favorites with certain shows and movies? Won't that stifle creativity and innovation? 🎥

And can we talk about the potential dominance of a single player in the media landscape for a second? It's already hard enough to find content that resonates with us as individual viewers. The last thing I need is some giant corporation deciding what's good for me and what's not 🙅‍♂️.

I know Paramount's bid might be more expensive, but at what cost? Do we really want to hand over control of our favorite franchises to just one company? It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 😳.
 
I think it's actually kinda cool that these two big players are going head-to-head like this 🤯... I mean, it shows how competitive the industry is and how much people want to be part of it! And who knows, maybe this intense battle will lead to some amazing new content being created 🎥💡... I'm sure there'll be some talented creators and writers who get to work on epic projects like Harry Potter or Game of Thrones. Plus, it's not all bad for shareholders - they're getting a lot of attention and their shares are rising 📈... so, let's just hope this deal gets done without any major hiccups 🤞
 
I'm totally sure that an all-cash offer is the way to go, no question about it... wait, actually, I was thinking maybe an all-stock deal would be better because then Netflix wouldn't have to give up so much of its own future growth potential 🤔💸 I mean, we don't want Netflix sacrificing too much of its streaming power, right? But then again, the all-cash offer might just be enough to win over WBD shareholders and get the deal done before Paramount swoops in with that massive $108.4 billion bid... unless, of course, that's exactly what should happen to keep things interesting 😏💥
 
OMG, can you believe how fast things are moving in the world of entertainment 🤯?! I mean, one sec Netflix is all about WBD and next thing we know Paramount comes out swinging with their own offer 💸! It's like, whoa, let's take a step back and think about what this means for us, the audience 📺. Do we really want to live in a world where one company controls half of our streaming options? 🤔 I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but at the same time, it's kinda exciting to see these big players go head-to-head 🎉.

I guess what I'm saying is that I love the nostalgia of old-school Hollywood studios like Warner Bros, but the reality is that they're all just trying to stay relevant in this crazy new world 🌐. Netflix's got its own issues with WBD, and now Paramount comes out swinging... it's like a big game of media chess 🎲! I'm kinda fascinated by it all, even if it does feel a little intimidating 😬. Can't wait to see how this all plays out 🤔
 
🤯 Can you believe how crazy it's getting with these corporate battles? I mean, $83 billion or $108.4 billion - that's insane! And now Netflix wants to ditch the stock part and just go all-cash? Like, what's the point of having shareholders if you're not even offering them a piece of the pie, right? 🤑 I don't blame WBD shares from rising 1.6% though, this is major news! What do you think would happen if Netflix gets the deal? Would it change how they handle original content or...?
 
idk why netflix is doin this all-cash offer tho... think it's just gonna be more expensive for them in the long run 🤑 they're already tryin to squeeze out wbd shareholders, now they're just throwin more cash at the table? seems like a desperate move to me 🤔 but at the same time, i get why they wanna accelerate the deal... wbd shares are risin and param's bid is lookin pretty strong 💸 maybe it'll be a good thing for netflix if they can close this deal ASAP? no, wait, that sounds wrong too... netflix is just tryin to outmaneuver param now 🤯
 
Omg u guys 🤯📺💸! I'm low-key worried about this deal 🙅‍♂️. Like, who wants one company controlling almost half the streaming market? 😳 It's already kinda scary with Disney+ and Amazon Prime... adding another giant to the mix would be crazy 🤪. I get why Netflix & WBD want to make it an all-cash offer tho 💸. Maybe they're trying to make it more relatable for WBD shareholders 🤑. But still, this Paramount bid is giving me some major existential crisis vibes 😨. The future of media is literally in the balance 📊... what's gonna happen? 🤔
 
u no wut's goin on here lol, its like wbd shareholders r gettin played by param & netflix, they wanna ditch the stock part b4 param noms their own ppl 2 wbd bords, thats some sneaky stuff 💸🤑 but i guess if u gotta be all cash den so be it, dont wanna see wbd end up in some weird debt bind 🤯 its a wild space tho, one more player takin control & it gets crazy fast, hope they can make a deal b4 param gets the upper hand 🚫💥
 
I think its crazy how quickly things can change when you put all your eggs in one basket... I mean, Netflix's original offer was like a big ol' plate of spaghetti - it had everything, but then they dropped the stock part and now it's just a matter of cash... which makes sense, cause sometimes less is more, right? 🤑 It also got me thinking about power struggles & how its not always easy to keep everyone happy. In the end, WBD shareholders will decide what's best for them, but can we really afford to have one giant entity controlling so much of our media landscape? The more I think about it, the more I'm reminded that sometimes you gotta take a step back and re-evaluate before making a big move 🤔
 
I'm low-key worried about this deal 🤔... I mean, can you imagine one company controlling like half of the streaming market? 📺 It's crazy to think that Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery are going head-to-head with Paramount over control of some of the most iconic franchises out there. And it's not just about the money – it's about what kind of content we'll see in the future. Will it be more diverse, or will it all become super formulaic? 🤷‍♀️ I know I'd be stressed if I were a WBD shareholder right now... my friends and I are always debating what would happen if one company owned like, every streaming platform. We should write a paper on this for our econ class 😅
 
omg u guys I cant believe its happening like netflix is seriously considering ditching the stock part lol what if they just wanna own wbd outright already?? i mean yeah its gonna be huge for them to have all that content and HBO tho Game of Thrones fan girl forever 🤩🔥 but can we talk about paramount trying to swoop in with larry ellisons 40 billion guarantee tho?! that's some wild money 💸
 
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