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StocksMedium•17 February 2026•

1 min read

Netflix Grants WBD Seven-Day Window to Evaluate Rival Paramount Bid

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Netflix has strategically granted Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) a seven-day waiver to consider a competing acquisition proposal from Paramount Global. This tactical move allows WBD to fulfill its fiduciary duties ahead of a critical shareholder vote scheduled for March 20. Reports suggest that Paramount is prepared to offer $31 per share or more for the parent company of HBO, challenging Netflix's current position. While the bidding war creates short-term uncertainty, analysts believe Netflix's superior financial position makes it the probable ultimate victor. For WBD shareholders, the emergence of a rival bid is a positive development that could drive the final acquisition price higher. Market participants are now closely monitoring the situation as the deadline for the shareholder decision approaches.