The options scroll, and Warner Bros Games trembles
The announcement should come as no surprise as all major groups (except Sony) have their eye on the Warner Bros takeover, and Netflix is not the last when it comes to taking out big checks. According to information collected by Reuters, Netflix has reportedly hired investment bank Moelis & Co (which was central to the Skydance/Paramount merger) to explore various buyout options.
Still according to the site’s sources, Netflix would not be interested in certain parts of the companylike historical channels like CNN. If this interests us, it is because there is perhaps the idea that Netflix could buy only part of the company, potentially leaving Warner Bros Games aside. After all, investments in video games at Netflix have been considerably reduced, as have the group’s ambitions in this industry. But that’s perhaps the best option here, since the other would mean that Netflix would buy Warner Bros. in its entirety, and be able to make cuts in areas that aren’t of interest to the company.
But today it’s making plans a little too early, given that no offer has been placed on the table. Which may only be a matter of days.