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Warner Bros. Discovery's departing CEO pocketed $606 million from Paramount sale
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav received a $606.1 million payout following the acquisition of the company by Skydance. The compensation was derived from his holdings in shares and stock options.
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This massive payout highlights the significant financial windfalls for executives during major media consolidation events.
David Zaslav received $606.1 million for shares and stock options…
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