WBD Announces Board & Executive Changes

Ticker: WBD · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: management-change, compensation

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TL;DR

WBD board shakeup and exec pay adjustments announced.

AI Summary

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. announced on July 27, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the filing details the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, alongside adjustments to compensatory arrangements for key executives.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in leadership and compensation can indicate internal shifts that may impact future business operations and financial performance.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who are the departing directors or officers?

The filing indicates the departure of certain officers and directors, but specific names are not detailed in the provided text.

Who are the newly elected directors?

The filing mentions the election of directors, but their names are not specified in the provided text.

What specific changes were made to executive compensation?

The filing notes adjustments to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, but the details of these changes are not provided in the excerpt.

What is the effective date of these changes?

The earliest event reported is dated July 27, 2025.

What is the primary reason for this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing is primarily to report the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.

From the Filing

0001437107-25-000180.txt : 20250731 0001437107-25-000180.hdr.sgml : 20250731 20250731170134 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437107-25-000180 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 79 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250727 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250731 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001437107 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 352333914 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34177 FILM NUMBER: 251172564 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 230 PARK AVENUE SOUTH CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10003 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-548-5555 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 230 PARK AVENUE SOUTH CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10003 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Discovery, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20180306 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Discovery Communications, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20080606 8-K 1 disca-20250727.htm 8-K disca-20250727 0001437107 false 0001437107 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 0001437107 us-gaap:CommonClassAMember 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 0001437107 disca:SeniorNotesDue20304.302Member 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 0001437107 disca:SeniorNotesDue20304.302AMember 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 0001437107 disca:SeniorNotesDue20304.693Member 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 0001437107 disca:SeniorNotesDue20304.693AMember 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 27, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number:   001-34177 Delaware 35-2333914 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 230 Park Avenue South New York , New York 10003 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 212 - 548-5555 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ☐ ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ☐ ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ☐ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ☐ ]   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Series A Common Stock WBD Nasdaq Global Select Market 4.302% Senior Notes due 2030 WBDI30 , WBD130A Nasdaq Global Market 4.693% Senior Notes due 2033 WBDI33 , WBD133A Nasdaq Global Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Office

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