# Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) — tender_offer/third_party [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_f6e30410174dce9e11d3 · retrieved 2026-08-12T07:22:20.626Z

## Overview
Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes branded content across television, film, streaming and gaming, including HBO Max, Discovery Channel, CNN, DC, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, and other iconic brands.

Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed that the closing of its proposed merger with Paramount Skydance Corporation remains on hold until the earlier of five days after legal proceedings are complete or June 1, 2027. The company stated it remains highly confident the transaction will be completed. The merger was previously announced and is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of closing conditions.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Paramount Skydance Corporation

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-06 · Expected close 2027-06-01

## Timeline
- 2026-08-06 · 8-K (0001437107-26-000072): 8-K - Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. — *Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes branded content across television, film, streaming and gaming, including HBO Max, Discovery Channel, CNN, DC, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, and other iconic brands.* Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed that the closing of its proposed merger with Paramount Skydance Corporation remains on hold until the earlier of five days after legal proceedings are complete or June 1, 2027. The company stated it remains highly confident the transaction will be completed. The merger was previously announced and is subject to regulatory approval and satisfaction of closing conditions.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437107/0001437107-26-000072.txt

## Citations
- 0001437107-26-000072 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000143710726000072