Streaming war

Document: Warner CEO could receive 6.5 billion after the bid

A total compensation of approximately 700 million dollars, equivalent to 6.5 billion kronor, can await Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. This in connection with the sale of the company to Paramount for 110 billion dollars, writes the FT, which points to regulatory documents from Warner.

In addition, he could receive estimated tax compensation of up to 335.4 million dollars, writes the newspaper. Zaslav has also withdrawn 113 million dollars by selling Warner shares earlier in March.

The Battle for Warner Bros — It's About the Point

• Warner Bros Discovery was sold to Paramount Skydance for $110 billion after Netflix withdrew from the bidding war on February 26, 2026.
• Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share and offered better terms than Netflix, which led the Warner Bros board to deem Paramount's bid superior.
• The deal is being financed with a combination of $57.5 billion in investment grade and junk debt, as well as personal guarantees from Larry Ellison.
• Paramount plans to merge its streaming services Paramount Plus and HBO Max and produce 30 blockbuster films per year.
• Following the deal, Paramount's credit rating was downgraded to BB+ by Fitch, which means junk status in the bond market.