Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
17 Feb, 2026Executive summary
Special meeting of shareholders scheduled for March 20, 2026, to vote on the proposed merger with Netflix, with voting open until March 19, 2026.
The merger agreement with Netflix is an all-cash transaction, offering $27.75 per share for Warner Bros. (Streaming & Studios) and additional value from continued ownership in Discovery Global.
The board unanimously recommends voting in favor of the Netflix merger, citing superior value, greater certainty, and a clear path to close compared to competing offers.
Paramount Skydance has submitted an amended offer, and the board is engaging in a seven-day evaluation period while maintaining the Netflix merger vote timeline.
The transaction is expected to create a leading global entertainment company with expanded content offerings and production capacity.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Shareholders of record as of February 4, 2026, are eligible to vote on all proposals related to the Netflix merger at the special meeting.
Voting can be conducted online, by phone, mail, or QR code, with instructions provided on the WHITE proxy card.
Shareholders are urged to vote "FOR" all proposals related to the Netflix merger and to disregard any blue proxy cards from Paramount Skydance.
Board of directors and corporate governance
The board conducted a robust, competitive sale process, engaging 13 potential counterparties and securing improved terms through multiple bidding rounds.
The board's focus remains on maximizing shareholder value and protecting the long-term strength of the business and its people.
The board unanimously recommends the Netflix merger and continues to evaluate alternative proposals in a disciplined manner.
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Proxy Filing2 Mar 2026 - Paramount Skydance's revised bid deemed superior, prompting Netflix to consider a counteroffer.WBD
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Proxy Filing17 Feb 2026