u/GroundbreakingSir386 ·
Reddit — r/StockMarket
· July 25, 2026 at 17:50
· ⬆ 75 pts
· 💬 30 comments
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The post argues that Paramount (PARA) is heading toward bankruptcy due to a paused merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), massive daily ticking fees ($7M/day), a potential $7B breakup fee, $15.5B debt, and weak subscriber numbers vs. Netflix.
Author’s thesis: Paramount will become worthless (“going to $0”) because the merger likely fails or is too costly, and the company’s finances are unsustainable.
Quality assessment: Moderately researched DD; cites specific financial figures (debt, ticking fees, subscriber counts) but lacks deep balance-sheet analysis or legal context. Contains some speculation about merger failure.
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The WBD merger was paused until June 1, 2027 and there is a **ticking fee of $7 million each day the deal doesn't close**, starting after Sep 30th.
I truly believe Paramount is go underwater just looking at their finances and news rn it’s bad!
Paramount is facing an antitrust lawsuit from 12 US states. If WBD Merger does not go through because of regulatory issues, Paramount would owe WBD a $7 billion breakup (reverse termination) fee.
Paramount paid Netflix 2.8 billion To break up the deal with WBD.
Their total debt has ballooned to $15.5 billion already.
$3+ billion per year on long term sports rights.
Only 79.6 million subscribers on Paramount+ compared to Netflix 330M that is very weak revenue.
Even if the deal with Paramount and WBD does go through Estimated debt after closing: 80+ billion + 7 M each day in ticking fees.
**I don’t play options myself but I’m willing to bet this company will be worthless.**
Paramount faces $7M/day ticking fees from Oct 2026, a $7B reverse breakup fee if the WBD merger fails, $15.5B debt, and only 79.6M subscribers vs Netflix’s 330M. Revenue is squeezed by $3B+/yr sports rights. These compounding liabilities and weak fundamentals create a high probability of equity wipeout or severe dilution, especially if the merger collapses or is delayed beyond 2027. Shorting PARA captures downside from potential bankruptcy, forced restructuring, or continued operational deterioration. The WBD merger could close (if antitrust issues resolve), providing a floor; a surprise cash infusion or asset sale could stabilize the stock; short squeezes possible on news.
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