# 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.
- Title: David Zaslav Bids Farewell as Warner Bros. Merger Closes
- Summary: David Zaslav urges Warner Bros. staff to move forward as he bids farewell ahead of Paramount merger closing. David Zaslav, former Warner Bros. Discovery…
- Keywords: david zaslav, warner bros discovery, paramount skydance, merger, compensation, sec filing, entertainment, culture, business, David, Zaslav, Bids
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/david-zaslav-bids-farewell-warner-bros-paramount-merger
- Author: Umberto Gonzalez
- Published: 2026-10-05T20:19:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david zaslav, warner bros discovery, paramount skydance, merger, compensation, sec filing, entertainment, culture, business
## 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
## Key takeaway

David Zaslav, former Warner Bros. Discovery chief, bids farewell to staff before Warner Bros. Discovery merger with Paramount Skydance closes.