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Warner Bros. CEO to Earn $700M from Paramount Merger

3/17/2026

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  • Key Information: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is set to receive over $700 million in compensation from the merger with Paramount Skydance.
  • The SEC filing shows $34.2 million cash severance, $517.2 million in equity, and $44.2 million in benefits.
  • The merger is valued at $110 billion and is expected to close by September 30, 2026, pending shareholder approval, with concerns about potential Hollywood layoffs.