With a strategic restructuring, Warner Bros. Discovery lays the groundwork for potential M&A in the post-Trump era, as it battles plummeting linear TV profits.
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The restructuring is merely window dressing, not a fix for WBD's fundamental challenges, but it buys time for CEO David Zaslav to explore dealmaking options.
The move signals that WBD is open to mergers and acquisitions once the new Trump administration takes over next month, as the company seeks to navigate the evolving media landscape.
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David Zaslav, Comcast, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery