8-K/AExhibits & Filings

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 15, 2022)

Filed April 15, 2022For Securities:WBD

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) primarily serves to provide updated financial information related to the acquisition of the WarnerMedia Business. Investors should note that the filing includes the audited combined financial statements of the WarnerMedia Business for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, as well as unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the combined entity as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021. These financial statements are crucial for understanding the financial health and performance of the acquired WarnerMedia assets and how they are expected to integrate with Discovery's existing operations. Investors can use this information to assess the potential synergies, revenue streams, and overall financial profile of the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. The inclusion of pro forma statements offers a view of the combined entity's financial position as if the transaction had occurred earlier, aiding in future performance analysis.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing includes audited combined financial statements for the WarnerMedia Business for 2019, 2020, and 2021.
  • 2Filing provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • 3These financial statements are essential for understanding the financial impact of the WarnerMedia acquisition.
  • 4Audited financial statements cover the periods before the formation of the combined company, offering historical performance data.
  • 5Pro forma statements present a view of the combined entity's financial position, aiding in future projections.
  • 6The filing incorporates these financial statements by reference from a previous 8-K filing dated March 7, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing's main purpose is to provide investors with the audited financial statements of the acquired WarnerMedia Business and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The audited combined financial statements and related notes of the WarnerMedia Business, covering the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, are included as Exhibit 99.1 in this filing.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (f/k/a Discovery, Inc.) and the WarnerMedia Business as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, are provided as Exhibit 99.2. These statements offer a view of the combined entity's financial standing.

The audited financial statements are for the WarnerMedia Business prior to its combination with Discovery. The pro forma financial statements are designed to show the combined entity's financial position as if the transaction had occurred at an earlier date, specifically as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.