Oliver<\/a> quipped at the beginning of Sunday night\u2019s show. \u201cLast Week Tonight\u201d airs on HBO, which sits within Warner Bros. Discovery. Under the announced terms, Paramount plans to buy all outstanding Wbd shares at $31 per share in cash, with the companies saying the deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory clearances and Wbd shareholder approval.<\/p>\n\u201cYeah, not great news,\u201d he went on to say. \u201cIn fact, if I may…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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