Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Bros.

The New York TimesMonday, December 22, 2025 at 11:35:47 PM
  • Larry Ellison has personally guaranteed Paramount's $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing concerns raised by Warner Bros.' board regarding the financial backing of the offer. This guarantee is seen as a critical step in the ongoing negotiations following Warner Bros.' rejection of an earlier proposal from Paramount.
  • The personal guarantee from Ellison, a billionaire and co-founder of Oracle, aims to bolster confidence in Paramount's bid, which has faced skepticism regarding its financial viability and commitment.
  • This development highlights the intensifying competition in the media landscape, particularly as Paramount's aggressive bid comes in the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery's recent agreements with other major players like Netflix, raising questions about the future of media mergers and acquisitions.
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