Larry Ellison Backs $40B Equity Guarantee in Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Larry Ellison guaranteed over $40 billion in equity financing to support his son’s Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Meanwhile, Ellison’s net worth has plunged 19% year-to-date after Oracle shares slid 22.2%.
1. Equity Guarantee Details
Larry Ellison has committed more than $40 billion in equity financing to bolster Paramount Skydance’s acquisition bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This guarantee addresses concerns over Paramount’s capital capacity and underpins the transaction’s funding structure without requiring additional debt.
2. Ellison’s Net Worth Decline
Ellison’s net worth has fallen by $46.7 billion (19%) in 2026 after Oracle shares dropped 22.2% year-to-date. His stakes in Tesla and Paramount Skydance have also contributed, with those holdings down 9.73% and 10.07%, respectively.
3. Deal Implications for Warner Bros. Discovery
The equity backing from Ellison enhances deal certainty and may influence Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholder approval. The guarantee could expedite regulatory reviews and set a clear path for closing, potentially affecting WBD’s interim trading and strategic planning.