Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

Company WBD

Last mentioned: 1d ago

Timeline

  1. Market Reaction

    Industry analysts and legal experts begin assessing the risk of a 'monopsony' challenge to the deal.

  2. DOJ Probe Leaks

    Reports emerge that the Justice Department is focusing on creator leverage and anticompetitive negotiations.

  3. Merger Agreement

    The companies officially announce the $72 billion takeover deal.

  4. Initial Filings

    Netflix and WBD submit preliminary regulatory notices regarding a potential material agreement.

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Regulation Bearish

DOJ Scrutinizes Netflix-Warner Merger Over Creator 'Monopsony' Risks

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, focusing on whether the combined entity would exert anticompetitive leverage over filmmakers. This probe signals a significant regulatory shift toward 'monopsony' concerns, where a dominant buyer can suppress terms for content creators.

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