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Paramount's Deal Survives Nobelis Capital's Controversial Bid

3/17/2026

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Paramount was nearing a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
A surprise bid from Nobelis Capital offered $32.50 per share.
WBD's investigation could not verify Nobelis Capital's assets or a deposit at J.P. Morgan, raising concerns about its legitimacy.
Nobelis Capital threatened legal action.
WBD deemed Paramount's offer superior, prompting Netflix to withdraw from the bidding.

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Story summary

Paramount was nearing a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
A surprise bid from Nobelis Capital offered $32.50 per share.
WBD's investigation could not verify Nobelis Capital's assets or a deposit at J.P. Morgan, raising concerns about its legitimacy.
Nobelis Capital threatened legal action.
WBD deemed Paramount's offer superior, prompting Netflix to withdraw from the bidding.