# David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Merger Payout

> Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount merger deal.
- Title: David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Merger Payout · TheWrap
- Summary: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav receives $606.1 million from Paramount merger deal.
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/industry-news/business/david-zaslav-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-payout
- Author: Lucas Manfredi
- Published: 2026-10-08T21:40:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david zaslav, warner bros discovery, paramount, merger, severance package, stock options, entertainment, culture, business
## 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
Zaslav could have received $335.4 million tax reimbursement if merger closed on March 11, bringing total to $887 million.
## Key takeaway

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