Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros deal nears finish line: What happens to $49 billion debt?

IN · 2026-09-22

1. Step 1 · The triggerParamount settles lawsuits, clearing the path for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with a $49 billion debt package arranged by major US banks.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe merged entity's higher leverage raises its cost of capital and prompts stricter content licensing terms and higher prices to service debt.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs sourcing international content or financing from US banks face tighter terms, higher costs, and less bargaining power as the new conglomerate consolidates market share.

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Source: Livemint Companies

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