---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-108437"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WBD"
cik: "0001437107"
company_name: "Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T11:33:34.305075+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# WBD enters tax reimbursement pact with CEO Zaslav for merger excise tax

## Summary
- Agreement reimburses Zaslav for any Section 4999 excise tax on merger payments, placing him in same after-tax position.
- Cost of reimbursement borne by surviving corporation post-merger; Compensation Committee approved.
- If merger closes in 2027, tax advisors expect no reimbursement payment due to time reduction of exposure.
- Agreement terminates automatically if Merger Agreement terminates; Zaslav commits to cooperate on mitigation strategies.
- Potential exposure may be reduced via reasonable compensation for pre- or post-merger services, including non-compete.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-108437
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WBD
- cik: 0001437107
- company_name: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437107/000119312526108437/0001193125-26-108437-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437107/000119312526108437/d107486d8k.htm

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