: To address concerns about financial stability, Larry Ellison (David's father and Oracle co-founder) provided an irrevocable personal guarantee for roughly $40.4 billion in equity financing.
: On April 23, 2026, WBD stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the merger with Paramount Skydance, effectively uniting two of Hollywood's largest film and TV studios. SVB Context (Silicon Valley Bank) Paramount .svb
: After being initially ignored in favor of a Netflix deal, Paramount launched a $108 billion hostile bid directly to WBD shareholders. : To address concerns about financial stability, Larry