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WBD Slashes Debt to $35B, Eyes Streaming Growth

8/23/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has decreased its debt from $56 billion to $35 billion since the 2022 merger.
CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels emphasizes cost-cutting and strategic investments, including $100 million for CNN's streaming.
WBD seeks growth in streaming and sports rights, despite recent layoffs and a 50% stock value decline.
The company will focus on cost-effective acquisitions and improving its animation and film divisions.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has decreased its debt from $56 billion to $35 billion since the 2022 merger.
CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels emphasizes cost-cutting and strategic investments, including $100 million for CNN's streaming.
WBD seeks growth in streaming and sports rights, despite recent layoffs and a 50% stock value decline.
The company will focus on cost-effective acquisitions and improving its animation and film divisions.