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$1.1 Billion for Five Warner Bros. Execs: Who Cashed Out From Paramount Sale

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

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David Zaslav's $606 million haul accounted for most of the gains, but his four top deputies also sold their shares in the deal, with payouts averaging over $100 million.

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  • David Zaslav's $606 million haul accounted for most of the gains, but his four top deputies also sold their shares in the deal, with payouts averaging over $100 million.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:03:10 UTC.

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