Netflix Faces Unprecedented Debt Burden in Mega-Acquisition Bid
12.12.2025 - 14:45:05Netflix US64110L1061
Shares of Netflix saw a modest pre-market gain to $95.35 on Friday, a rise of 1.34%. This movement followed the release of detailed financing plans for its proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. However, market analysts warn this optimism may be short-lived, as the deal would quintuple the streaming giant’s debt load. The situation is further complicated by a hostile counter-bid from Paramount Skydance, intensifying pressure on all parties involved.
The financing structure for the potential merger reveals a staggering shift in Netflix’s financial profile. The company has secured bridge financing of up to $59 billion, intended to be replaced long-term by a combination of $25 billion in bonds and $20 billion in bank Read more...
