WBD extends debt exchange deadline to March 2027, ties terms to pending Paramount acquisition

Filed May 27, 2026 · Period ending May 26, 2026 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  WBD subsidiaries obtained bondholder consent to extend the deadline for exchanging $16 billion in senior notes from December 2026 to March 2027, aligning with the Paramount acquisition closing date. If the merger fails, the deadline reverts to December 2026 or 90 days post-termination.

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  The debt exchange terms now bifurcate based on acquisition outcome: if Paramount closes, new notes will have fewer restrictions, WBD parent guarantees, and flexible principal amounts. If the deal fails, previously disclosed June 2025 terms apply, reflecting vastly different capital structures.

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  The transaction involves a three-way combination of Paramount Global, Skydance Media, and WBD. The company disclosed material risks around regulatory approval, deal termination, integration challenges, and achieving expected synergies across the combined entities.

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