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StocksHigh ImpactUpdated•Originally published 27 February 2026•Updated 27 February 2026•

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Paramount Skydance Details $110B WBD Acquisition Financing and $47B Share Issuance

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Key Facts

1Paramount Skydance secured Warner Bros. Discovery with a $31/share cash offer.

3 months ago

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What changed: The story was updated to include details on the $47 billion share issuance, the $110 billion enterprise valuation, key investors, theatrical production commitments, and the new ticker symbol.

Paramount Skydance has unveiled new financial and structural details regarding its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), valuing the enterprise at $110 billion. To support the transaction, Paramount is issuing $47 billion in new Class B shares priced at $16.02 per share. The deal is backed by a fully committed investment from the Ellison Family and RedBird Capital Partners, ensuring strong financial footing for the merger. This valuation represents a multiple of 7.5x the projected 2026 EBITDA, factoring in full operational synergies. The merged entity will operate as Paramount Skydance Corporation and is slated to trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker PSKY. Furthermore, the combined company has committed to producing a minimum of 30 theatrical films annually to solidify its position in the global media landscape.