Warner Bros. Discovery's departing CEO pocketed $606 million from Paramount sale

David Zaslav, the departing CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, received $606.1 million in payment for his shares and stock options when Skydance completed its acquisition of the company on October 6. The transaction was connected to Paramount's sale.

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Warner Bros. Discovery's departing CEO pocketed $606 million from Paramount sale

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