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David Zaslav Cashes In: WBD CEO Scores Massive Merger Windfall

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What happened

David Zaslav, ex-CEO of the former Warner Bros Discovery, saw a windfall of just over $600 million as he handed over his WBD shares to Paramount at $31 each.

Key facts

  • David Zaslav, ex-CEO of the former Warner Bros Discovery, saw a windfall of just over $600 million as he handed over his WBD shares to Paramount at $31 each.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:30 UTC.

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  2. David Zaslav Cashes In: WBD CEO Scores Massive Merger Windfall

  3. David Zaslav Cashed Out More Than $600 Million in Warner Bros. Stock in Connection With Sale to Paramount

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