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David Zaslav Bids Farewell as Warner Bros. Merger Closes
David Zaslav urges Warner Bros. staff to move forward as he bids farewell ahead of Paramount merger closing.
In brief
David Zaslav urges Warner Bros. staff to move forward as he bids farewell ahead of Paramount merger closing. David Zaslav, former Warner Bros. Discovery chief, bids farewell to staff before Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Paramount Skydance closes. Originally reported by TheWrap.
David Zaslav Bids Farewell
David Zaslav said goodbye to Warner Bros. Discovery staff in a video message on the eve of the company’s merger with Paramount Skydance.
“For me, it’s been a great honor to be alongside all of you”
Zaslav Expresses Gratitude
Zaslav thanked staff for their contributions and expressed hope they would take pride in their work and the history they helped shape.
“I hope you take pride in what you’ve built, what you’ve created and the role you’ve played in shaping an extraordinary history”
Zaslav Expected to Leave
Zaslav is expected to leave Warner Bros. Discovery once the merger with Paramount Skydance closes.
“Zaslav is expected to leave the company once the deal closes”
Compensation Details
Zaslav is eligible for at least $551.5 million in compensation under the pending $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance.
“$551.5 million”
SEC Filing Confirms
The SEC filing confirms Zaslav’s compensation package as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance.
“According to a SEC filing”
Here's the gist
David Zaslav, former Warner Bros. Discovery chief, bids farewell to staff before Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Paramount Skydance closes.
