Zaslav got $606.1 million for WBD shares at Paramount close

David Zaslav received $606.1 million for Warner Bros Discovery shares held, including restricted stock units, share awards that convert to cash, when Paramount closed its takeover on Oct. 6, 2026, Variety reported. Paramount paid $31.00 cash per share, per its announcement. Zaslav, president and CEO, exited as control passed to David Ellison's Paramount, Variety reported.