Netflix (NFLX) Proposes $82.7B Acquisition of Warner Bros (WBD), Dismisses Paramount's Bid as Unviable
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Acquisition Proposal: Netflix has made an all-cash offer of $27.75 per share to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, valuing the deal at approximately $82.7 billion, showcasing the company's strong financial position and confidence in future growth.
- Competitive Analysis: Co-CEO Greg Peters highlighted that only a very small number of WBD shareholders have supported Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid, indicating skepticism about its financing structure, particularly the $55 billion debt burden.
- Shareholder Meeting: Warner Bros. is set to hold a special meeting before April to vote on the acquisition, with Netflix's proposal seen as providing greater deal certainty, potentially attracting more shareholder support.
- Market Reaction: Peters expressed doubts about the viability of Paramount's bid, describing the additional leverage needed as
Analyst Views on NFLX
Wall Street analysts forecast NFLX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NFLX is 129.47 USD with a low forecast of 92.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
38 Analyst Rating
27 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 85.360
Low
92.00
Averages
129.47
High
152.50
Current: 85.360
Low
92.00
Averages
129.47
High
152.50
About NFLX
Netflix, Inc. is a provider of entertainment services. The Company acquires, licenses and produces content, including original programming. It provides paid memberships in over 190 countries offering television (TV) series, films and games across a variety of genres and languages. It allows members to play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. The Company offers members the ability to receive streaming content through a host of Internet-connected devices, including TVs, digital video players, TV set-top boxes and mobile devices. It is engaged in scaling its streaming service, such as introducing games and advertising on its service, as well as offering live programming. It is developing technology and utilizing third-party cloud computing, technology and other services. The Company is also engaged in scaling its own studio operations to produce original content.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
