Saudi PIF Emerges as Surprise Frontrunner in $57B Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle

Saudi PIF Emerges as Surprise Frontrunner in $57B Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle

Warner Bros. Discovery faces a bidding war with multiple suitors, including the Saudi PIF. The deal could be sealed by Christmas 2025 amid ongoing negotiations.

Saudi Arabia's PIF Enters Warners Bid Mix?

A few days ago, the news came that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly exploring a partnership with Comcast (Universal Pictures) to bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Puck News seemingly broke the story, though the rumour had been swirling on social media (eg. DigitaleAnimeEN) for a few days before that and allegedly suggested a major all-cash formal offer was being made. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts reportedly travelled to Saudi…