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Gunnar Wiedenfels

Gunnar Wiedenfels

CFO, Warner Bros. Discovery; designated CEO, Discovery Global

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Wiedenfels has said the split will allow each company to “pursue important investment opportunities and drive shareholder value” while giving Global Networks a clear path to de‑leveraging. ([wbd.com](https://www.wbd.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-separate-two-leading-media-companies?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. rewrites the streaming wars

Money Moves

Will lead the spun‑off cable networks company that remains after the sale

On December 5, 2025, Netflix announced a definitive deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film and television studios and streaming businesses, including HBO and HBO Max, valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion including debt. On January 20, 2026, the parties amended to an all-cash structure at $27.75 per share, with a shareholder vote expected by April 2026.

Updated 6 days ago