Paramount’s CEO David Ellison made extensive personal overtures, including private dinners and text messages, to WBD’s David Zaslav for a potential merger. Despite an improved all-cash offer and even a co-CEO proposal, Paramount’s bid was rejected. Ellison expressed deep respect and a desire for partnership, but WBD proceeded with a Netflix deal, prompting Paramount’s hostile takeover announcement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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