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Paramount Skydance Corporation Announces Extension of Expiration Dates of Previously Announced Exchange Offers and Tender Offers

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Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) extended the Expiration Dates for its previously announced cash Tender Offers and Exchange Offers for specified senior notes issued by Discovery Global Holdings and Discovery Communications. The new Expiration Date for all Offers is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2026, unless further extended.

Settlement is expected to occur promptly after the Expiration Date and is currently anticipated in the third quarter of 2026. Paramount said it anticipates extending the Offers so that settlement occurs on or promptly after the closing of its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. As of July 23, 2026, approximately 66.17% of Existing Tender Offer Notes and 76.38% of Existing Exchange Offer Notes had been validly tendered. Participation is open only to Eligible Holders meeting specified securities law criteria.

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Positive

  • Expiration extended to August 7, 2026 for all Offers, providing additional time for noteholders to participate
  • High current participation levels: 66.17% of Existing Tender Offer Notes and 76.38% of Existing Exchange Offer Notes tendered as of July 23, 2026
  • Offers structured around proposed WBD acquisition, with settlement anticipated to align with the transaction’s closing timing

Negative

  • Multiple prior extensions of the Expiration Dates (June 12, June 26, July 13, and July 17, 2026) indicate the Offers are not yet finalized
  • Offers remain conditional: Paramount may terminate or amend each Offer if stated conditions are not satisfied or waived by the applicable Expiration Date
  • Limited investor access: Exchange Offers are restricted to Eligible Holders (qualified institutional buyers or certain non-U.S. persons) with completed eligibility certification

News Explained

The transaction remains pending and would restructure specified WBD debt through cash purchases and new Paramount notes, with no described common-stock issuance.

Paramount has extended the pending offers through August 7, 2026, unless further extended; if completed, Paramount would buy some WBD-issued notes for cash and exchange others for newly issued Paramount notes, changing debt instruments rather than describing a common-stock issuance.

A tender offer is a cash purchase of specified notes, while an exchange offer replaces specified existing notes with newly issued Paramount notes; both remain subject to their documented terms and conditions.

Each offer can be completed, amended, extended, terminated, or withdrawn separately, so completion of one series does not establish completion of the others.

News Market Reaction – PSKY

-2.19%
-2.19% Session close to close

In the Jul 27 session, PSKY declined 2.19%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

Historical acquisition approval event 1085345 recorded a +2.93% reaction, providing a recent transac...
Analysis

Historical acquisition approval event 1085345 recorded a +2.93% reaction, providing a recent transaction-related comparison for this offer-extension announcement. Moderate short positioning was the sourced risk factor to monitor alongside offer updates.

Key Figures

Expiration date: August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. New York City time Settlement timing: Q3 2026 Tendered notes: 66.17% +3 more
6 metrics
Expiration date August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. New York City time Tender Offers and Exchange Offers
Settlement timing Q3 2026 Currently anticipated settlement period
Tendered notes 66.17% Aggregate principal amount of Existing Tender Offer Notes as of July 23, 2026
Exchanged notes 76.38% Aggregate principal amount of Existing Exchange Offer Notes as of July 23, 2026
Eligible principal amount $4,104,687,000 5.050% Senior Notes due 2042 issued by the DGH Issuer
Eligible principal amount $2,691,764,000 4.279% Senior Notes due 2032 issued by the DGH Issuer

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 23 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jul 23 Product launch Neutral -1.8% LEGO introduced an interactive SMART Play Gateway experience at San Diego Comic-Con.
Jul 22 Acquisition approval Positive +2.9% European Commission approved Paramount Skydance's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Jul 21 Dividend declaration Positive +2.9% Paramount declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
Jul 21 Earnings scheduling Neutral +2.9% Paramount scheduled its second-quarter 2026 financial results for August 4.
Jul 21 Entertainment project Neutral -0.5% Advent Allen announced a Las Vegas development project in collaboration with Paramount.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Positive acquisition approval and dividend headlines each coincided with a 2.93% 24-hour reaction, while neutral items produced mixed reactions.

Key Terms

tender offer, exchange offer, qualified institutional buyers, rule 144a, +2 more
6 terms
tender offer financial
"offers to purchase (the "Tender Offers" and each, a "Tender Offer") for cash"
A tender offer is a proposal made by a person or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price, usually higher than the current market value, within a specific time frame. It matters to investors because it can lead to a change in ownership or control of a company, and shareholders must decide whether to sell their shares at the offered price.
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exchange offer financial
"offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers" and each, an "Exchange Offer")"
An exchange offer is a proposal where a company asks investors to swap existing securities, like bonds or shares, for new ones, often with different terms or maturity dates. It matters to investors because it can affect the value of their holdings and the company's financial strategy, potentially providing benefits like better interest rates or reduced debt.
qualified institutional buyers financial
"reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A"
Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.
rule 144a regulatory
""qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act"
Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.
regulation s regulatory
"not "U.S. persons," as defined in Rule 902 of Regulation S"
Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.
cusip technical
"CUSIP No. / Common Code / ISIN Eligible to Participate in the Offers"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) ("Paramount") today announced the extension of the Expiration Dates in connection with the previously announced (i) offers to purchase (the "Tender Offers" and each, a "Tender Offer") for cash, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related offer to purchase (the "Offer to Purchase"), any and all of the identified notes in each series of the Existing Tender Offer Notes (defined by reference to the table set forth below) issued by Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. (formerly WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.) (the "DGH Issuer") and Discovery Communications, LLC (the "DCL Issuer" and together with the DGH Issuer, each a "WBD Issuer" and collectively the "WBD Issuers"), as applicable, and (ii) offers to exchange (the "Exchange Offers" and each, an "Exchange Offer" and, together with the Tender Offers, the "Offers" and each, an "Offer"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related exchange offer memorandum (the "Offering Memorandum"), any and all of the identified notes in each series of the Existing Exchange Offer Notes (defined by reference to the table set forth below) (together with the Existing Tender Offer Notes, the "Offer Notes") issued by the applicable WBD Issuer for notes to be newly issued by Paramount.

The Expiration Dates for the Tender Offers and Exchange Offers (as defined in each of the Offer to Purchase and Offering Memorandum, respectively) have been extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2026, unless further extended. The Settlement Dates for the Tender Offers and Exchange Offers (as defined in each of the Offer to Purchase and Offering Memorandum, respectively) will occur promptly after the Expiration Date and are currently anticipated to occur in the third quarter of 2026. Paramount anticipates extending the Expiration Date for such Tender Offers and Exchange Offers until such time that would result in the Settlement Dates occurring on or promptly following the closing date of the proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") by Paramount of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ("WBD"). Tenders of the Offer Notes in the Offers may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date. The aforementioned extensions further extend the Expiration Dates previously extended by Paramount on June 12, 2026, June 26, 2026, July 13, 2026, and July 17, 2026.

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 23, 2026, approximately 66.17% and 76.38% of the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Tender Offer Notes and Existing Exchange Offer Notes, respectively, have been validly tendered in the applicable Offers. As Paramount previously announced that it anticipates extending the Offers to align with the closing date of the Acquisition, Paramount does not view these figures to be representative of the final results of the applicable Offers.

Information about each series of Offer Notes eligible to participate in the Offers is summarized below.

Type of Offer

Offer Notes to be Tendered
or Exchanged, as
Applicable

Issuer of Offer Notes

CUSIP No. / Common Code 
/ ISIN Eligible to
Participate in the Offers
(1)

Aggregate Principal
Amount of Offer Notes
Eligible to Participate in the
Offers
(2)

Tender Offer

3.950% Senior Notes due 2028

DCL Issuer

25470D CP2

US25470DCP24

$1,234,458,000

Exchange Offer

4.125% Senior Notes due 2029

DCL Issuer

25470D CQ0

US25470DCQ07

$655,825,000

Exchange Offer

3.625% Senior Notes due 2030

DCL Issuer

25470D CR8

US25470DCR89

$914,183,000

Exchange Offer

5.000% Senior Notes due 2037

DCL Issuer

25470D CS6

US25470DCS62

$453,281,000

Exchange Offer

6.350% Senior Notes due 2040

DCL Issuer

25470D CT4

US25470DCT46

$438,102,000

Exchange Offer

4.950% Senior Notes due 2042

DCL Issuer

25470D CU1

US25470DCU19

$130,366,000

Exchange Offer

4.875% Senior Notes due 2043

DCL Issuer

25470D V91 CV9US25470DC

$141,584,000

Exchange Offer

5.200% Senior Notes due 2047

DCL Issuer

25470D W74 CW7US25470DC

$3,161,000

Exchange Offer

5.300% Senior Notes due 2049

DCL Issuer

25470D X57 CX5US25470DC

$247,860,000

Tender Offer

3.755% Senior Notes due 2027

DGH Issuer

254948 AH5

US254948AH58

254948 AN2

US254948AN27

U25483 AA3

USU25483AA38

$1,189,336,000

Exchange Offer

4.054% Senior Notes due 2029

DGH Issuer

254948 AJ1

US254948AJ15

254948 AP7

US254948AP74

U25483 AB1

USU25483AB11

$1,353,828,000

Exchange Offer

4.279% Senior Notes due 2032

DGH Issuer

254948 AK8

US254948AK87

254948 AQ5

US254948AQ57

$2,691,764,000

Exchange Offer

5.050% Senior Notes due 2042

DGH Issuer

254948 AL6

US254948AL60

254948 AR3

US254948AR31

U25483 AD7

USU25483AD76

$4,104,687,000

Exchange Offer

5.141% Senior Notes due 2052

DGH Issuer

254948 AM4

US254948AM44

254948 AS1

US254948AS14

$949,883,000

Exchange Offer

4.302% Senior Notes due 2030

DGH Issuer

XS3393993285

339399328

€234,382,000

Exchange Offer

4.693% Senior Notes due 2033

DGH Issuer

XS3393994507

339399450

€316,641,000








1

No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the identifiers listed in this press release or printed on the Offer Notes. Such identifiers are provided solely for the convenience of the holders.

2

Represents the aggregate principal amount of Offer Notes outstanding that are eligible to participate in the Offers.

The Exchange Offers are being made pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") promulgated thereunder, and are also not being registered under any state or foreign securities laws. Any securities offered pursuant to the Exchange Offers may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons (as defined below) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Exchange Offers will only be made, and the securities offered pursuant to the Exchange Offers are only being offered and issued, to holders of applicable Existing Exchange Offer Notes who are (a) reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (b) not "U.S. persons," as defined in Rule 902 of Regulation S under the Securities Act (such holders, "Eligible Holders"), and only Eligible Holders who have completed and returned the eligibility certification are authorized to receive or review the Offering Memorandum or to participate in the Exchange Offers. The eligibility certification is available electronically at: https://gbsc-usa.com/eligibility/paramount.

General

Each Offer is a separate offer, and each may be individually consummated, amended, extended, terminated, or withdrawn, subject to certain conditions and applicable law, at any time in Paramount's sole discretion, and without also consummating, amending, extending, terminating, or withdrawing any other Offer with respect to any other series of Offer Notes. Paramount may terminate an Offer if any of the conditions of such Offer described in the Offer to Purchase or Offering Memorandum, as applicable, are not satisfied or waived by the applicable Expiration Date, subject to applicable law. In addition, Paramount may waive the conditions to an Offer without extending such Offer in accordance with applicable law.

The Offers are being made solely by Paramount and are not being made by WBD or the WBD Issuers. None of Paramount, WBD, the WBD Issuers, the Dealer Managers, the Exchange Agent (as defined below), the Information Agent (as defined below), the trustees under each of the indentures governing the Offer Notes, the trustee or collateral agent under the indenture that will govern the notes to be issued in the Exchange Offers, or any affiliate of any of them makes any recommendation as to whether any holder of Offer Notes should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of the principal amount of such holder's Offer Notes for cash or notes to be issued in the Exchange Offers. No one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decision whether to tender Offer Notes in any Offer and, if so, the amount of Offer Notes to tender.

Only Eligible Holders may receive a copy of the Offering Memorandum and participate in the Exchange Offers. Paramount has engaged Global Bondholder Services Corporation to act as the exchange agent (in such capacity, the "Exchange Agent") and information agent (in such capacity, the "Information Agent") for the Offers. Questions concerning the Offers, or requests for additional copies of the Offer to Purchase or Offering Memorandum or other related documents, may be directed to Corporate Actions by telephone at (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers) or by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com. Holders should also consult their broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other institution for assistance concerning the Offers. The Exchange Offer documents and the Tender Offer documents can be accessed at the following link: https://gbsc-usa.com/paramount.

Paramount has engaged BofA Securities and Citigroup as dealer managers (in such capacity, the "Dealer Managers") for the Offers. Holders with questions regarding the Offers should contact BofA Securities, Inc. at +1 (888) 292-0070 (toll-free) or +1 (980) 388-3646 (collect) or debt_advisory@bofa.com or Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 723-6106 or ny.liabilitymanagement@citi.com. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to Paramount and Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Dealer Managers.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. PSKY's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Paramount Sports Entertainment.

PSKY-IR

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" regarding the Acquisition and the other transactions referred to herein. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Paramount. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that the closing conditions for the Acquisition will not be satisfied, including the risk that clearances under applicable antitrust or regulatory laws will not be obtained or will be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the possibility that the transactions described herein will not be completed in the expected timeframe or at all; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Acquisition; potential adverse effects to the businesses of Paramount or WBD during the pendency of the Acquisition, such as employee departures or distraction of management from business operations; negative effects of the announcement or the consummation of the Acquisition on the market price of WBD or Paramount stock; the risk of stockholder litigation relating to the Acquisition, including resulting expense or delay; the potential that the expected benefits and opportunities of the Acquisition, if completed, may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; risks related to the streaming business of the post-Acquisition combined business (the "Combined Company"); the adverse impact on the Combined Company's advertising revenues as a result of changes in consumer behavior, advertising market conditions, and deficiencies in audience measurement; risks related to operating in highly competitive and dynamic industries; the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies and distribution models; risks related to the Combined Company's decision to invest in new businesses, products, services, and technologies, and the evolution of the Combined Company's business strategy; the potential for loss of carriage or other reduction in, or the impact of negotiations for, the distribution of the Combined Company's content; damage to the Combined Company's reputation or brands; losses due to asset impairment charges for goodwill, content and long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets; liabilities related to discontinued operations and former businesses; increasing scrutiny of, and evolving expectations for, sustainability initiatives; evolving business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection and similar risks; challenges in protecting and maintaining the Combined Company's intellectual property rights; domestic and global political, economic and regulatory factors affecting the Combined Company's business generally or the Acquisition; the inability to hire or retain key employees or secure creative talent; disruptions to the Combined Company's operations as a result of labor disputes; risks and costs associated with the integration of, and Paramount's ability to integrate, the businesses of Paramount Global, Skydance Media, LLC, and WBD successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies, including in the amounts or on the timelines anticipated to realize such synergies; litigation related to the Acquisition and other matters or transactions; risks associated with the Combined Company's holding company structure, including its dependence on distributions from its subsidiaries to meet tax obligations and other cash requirements; risks related to our indebtedness, including our substantial outstanding debt obligations, our ability to incur substantially more debt and our ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in the agreements governing the indebtedness of Paramount, WBD, or the Combined Company. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors and the general risks associated with the respective businesses of Paramount and WBD can be found in Paramount's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," Paramount's most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2026, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and Paramount's subsequent filings with the SEC, and in WBD's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026, including in the section captioned "Item 1A. Risk Factors," WBD's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 6, 2026, and WBD's subsequent filings with the SEC. Neither Paramount nor WBD undertakes to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law.

 

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FAQ

What did Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) announce about its Tender and Exchange Offers on July 24, 2026?

Paramount Skydance announced an extension of the Expiration Dates for its Tender Offers and Exchange Offers to August 7, 2026. According to Paramount, these Offers cover various senior notes of Discovery entities and are intended to settle in the third quarter of 2026.

What is the new expiration date for the Paramount Skydance (PSKY) note exchange and tender offers?

The new Expiration Date for all Paramount Skydance Tender Offers and Exchange Offers is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2026. According to Paramount, these dates may be further extended at the company’s discretion, subject to applicable conditions.

How much participation has Paramount Skydance (PSKY) received in its note offers as of July 23, 2026?

As of July 23, 2026, approximately 66.17% of Existing Tender Offer Notes and 76.38% of Existing Exchange Offer Notes were validly tendered. According to Paramount, it does not view these figures as final because the Offers are expected to be further extended.

How are the Paramount Skydance (PSKY) exchange and tender offers linked to the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition?

Paramount Skydance anticipates extending the Offers so that settlement occurs on or promptly following the closing date of its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. According to Paramount, the current schedule targets settlement in the third quarter of 2026, subject to the transaction’s timing.

Who is eligible to participate in the Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Exchange Offers for WBD notes?

Participation in the Exchange Offers is limited to holders classified as Eligible Holders, including qualified institutional buyers and certain non-U.S. persons. According to Paramount, Eligible Holders must complete and return an eligibility certification to receive the Offering Memorandum and participate.

Are the Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Exchange Offers registered with the SEC?

No, the Exchange Offers are conducted under an exemption from U.S. Securities Act registration and are not registered with the SEC. According to Paramount, the offered securities may only be sold in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, registration requirements.

Can holders withdraw their notes from the Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Tender and Exchange Offers?

Yes, tendered notes may be withdrawn any time before the applicable Expiration Date for each Offer. According to Paramount, holders must follow the procedures in the Offer to Purchase or Offering Memorandum to validly withdraw their previously tendered notes.