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Warner Bros. CEO's Stock Options Tied to Potential Sale

11/14/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery amended David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, to vest his stock options if the company is sold, excluding Discovery Global.
The changes extend Zaslav's contract to December 2030 if a change in control occurs before the end of 2026.
The company weighs separation or acquisition, with bids from Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix due by November 20, and it will shift Zaslav's compensation toward long-term incentives.

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Warner Bros. Discovery amended David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, to vest his stock options if the company is sold, excluding Discovery Global.
The changes extend Zaslav's contract to December 2030 if a change in control occurs before the end of 2026.
The company weighs separation or acquisition, with bids from Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix due by November 20, and it will shift Zaslav's compensation toward long-term incentives.