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Paramount Raises Breakup Fee in Warner Bros. Bid to $5 Billion

Bloomberg.comDecember 3, 2025business

Key Points:

  • Paramount Skydance Corp. increased its proposed breakup fee for acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. from $2.1 billion to $5 billion.
  • The breakup fee would be paid to Warner Bros. if the merger deal is agreed upon but not completed.
  • The higher fee reflects Paramount's confidence that its merger proposal will clear regulatory approval.
  • This move is part of Paramount's strategy to present a more attractive offer compared to rival bidders.