A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 26, 25

Larry and David Ellison, a father-son duo, launched a $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting their evolving business partnership.

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