Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Proxy filing summary
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Proxy filing summary
26 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Special meeting set for April 23, 2026, for shareholders to vote on the Paramount merger.
Shareholders to receive $31.00 per share in cash, a 147% premium over the unaffected price.
Transaction unanimously approved by both boards and expected to close in Q3 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
If not closed by September 30, 2026, a $0.25 per share ticking fee per quarter will be paid until closing.
Transaction aims to maximize asset value and expand consumer choice.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Shareholders will vote on the all-cash merger with Paramount Skydance Corporation.
Only shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026, are eligible to vote.
Board unanimously recommends voting in favor of the merger.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Boards of both companies unanimously approved the merger.
Information on directors and executive officers is available in recent SEC filings.
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