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David Zaslav exits Warner Bros. Discovery with 600 million payout

Outlets report former Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav collected over $600 million from his shares as Paramount completed its acquisition of the company.

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At a glance

  • David Zaslav received more than $600 million from his shares in connection with Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.123
  • Zaslav is stepping down from his role as chief executive as the transaction closes.23

Former Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav received more than $600 million for his shares following the company's sale to Paramount.123

Paramount finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after the companies agreed to the transaction.123

Zaslav is stepping down from his executive leadership role as the transaction concludes.23

The payout resulted from the exchange and liquidation of his company shares.12

Where sources agree

  • Zaslav received over $600 million from the transaction3 of 3
  • Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery3 of 3
  • Zaslav is exiting his position as chief executive2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood ReporterDavid Zaslav Cashed Out More Than $600 Million in Warner Bros. Stock in Connection With Sale to Paramount ↗
  2. 2DeadlineDavid Zaslav Cashes In: WBD CEO Scores Massive Merger Windfall ↗
  3. 3VarietyDavid Zaslav Gets $606 Million Payout From Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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