David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Merger Payout

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount merger deal.

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Oct 8, 2026

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David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Merger Payout

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount merger deal.

In brief

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount merger deal. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav gets $606.1 million in merger payout from Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Originally reported by TheWrap.

David Zaslav's Merger Payout

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger deal.

Payout Breakdown

The $606.1 million includes $224.4 million in shares sold and $381.7 million in stock options.

Tax Reimbursement Details

Tax Reimbursement Details

Zaslav could have received $335.4 million tax reimbursement if merger closed on March 11, bringing total to $887 million.

The essence

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav gets $606.1 million in merger payout from Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

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