Paramount Markets $44.4 Billion Debt Deal to Fund Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
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Paramount's marketing of a $44.4B multi-tranche debt package to finance its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition underscores sizable leverage and refinancing risk, despite indications of strong demand during investor calls. The deal still hinges on a federal judge's approval of an antitrust settlement, leaving closing timing uncertain. The scale and mix of investment-grade and high-yield issuance may influence broader credit spreads and risk appetite near term.
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Paramount on Monday began marketing $44.4 billion of debt to finance its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including about $32 billion of investment-grade bonds, the equivalent of $12.4 billion in high-yield bonds, and a $7.5 billion seven-year loan. The broader financing package totals $51.9 billion. The only remaining obstacle is approval by a federal judge of a proposed settlement in an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general.
