- Ynon Kreiz appointed Co-CEO of Paramount Skydance effective Oct 5, 2026.
- David Ellison remains Chairman and CEO and principal executive officer.
- Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery expected to close Oct 6, 2026.
- WBD shareholders to receive $31.00 per share plus $0.00277778 daily accrual from Sept 30, 2026.
- Kreiz previously Chairman and CEO of Mattel since 2018.
- Paramount Skydance Corp ($PSKY) filed an 8-K disclosing the appointment of Ynon Kreiz as Co-CEO, effective October 5, 2026, and the expected closing date of its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) on October 6, 2026. Kreiz, former Chairman and CEO of Mattel, will join David Ellison as Co-CEO. Ellison remains Chairman and CEO and principal executive officer. The merger consideration for WBD shareholders is $31.00 per share plus a daily accrual of $0.00277778 from September 30, 2026, through closing.
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