Notable Quotes
Zaslav said the Netflix deal will ensure people can enjoy Warner’s most resonant stories “for generations to come.”([foxbusiness.com](https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/netflix-buy-warner-bros))
WBD chairman told CNBC rejecting Paramount's offer in favor of Netflix "was not a hard choice."
“By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively.” ([wbd.com](https://www.wbd.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-separate-two-leading-media-companies?utm_source=openai))
Zaslav called Netflix and Warner “two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world” whose combination will let audiences “continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.” ([ir.netflix.net](https://ir.netflix.net/investor-news-and-events/financial-releases/press-release-details/2025/NETFLIX-TO-ACQUIRE-WARNER-BROS--FOLLOWING-THE-SEPARATION-OF-DISCOVERY-GLOBAL-FOR-A-TOTAL-ENTERPRISE-VALUE-OF-82-7-BILLION-Equity-Value-of-72-0-Billion/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
“By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively.” (on the WBD split, June 9, 2025) ([cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/09/warner-bros-discovery-to-split-into-two-public-companies-by-next-year.html?utm_source=openai))
“Today’s announcement combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world … to ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.” (on the Netflix deal, Dec. 5, 2025) ([ir.netflix.net](https://ir.netflix.net/investor-news-and-events/financial-releases/press-release-details/2025/NETFLIX-TO-ACQUIRE-WARNER-BROS--FOLLOWING-THE-SEPARATION-OF-DISCOVERY-GLOBAL-FOR-A-TOTAL-ENTERPRISE-VALUE-OF-82-7-BILLION-Equity-Value-of-72-0-Billion/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))