What is the main purpose of these new employment agreements?

The primary purpose of these new employment agreements for Bruce Campbell and JB Perrette is to secure their leadership roles and provide updated compensation structures in anticipation of Warner Bros. Discovery's planned separation into two independent, publicly traded companies. They solidify their positions within the future "Warner Bros." entity.

How do these agreements affect the compensation of Mr. Campbell and Mr. Perrette?

The agreements involve an increase in the target value of their annual equity grants for calendar year 2025. For Mr. Campbell, the target value increased from $8,500,000 to $9,500,000. For Mr. Perrette, the target value also increased from $8,500,000 to $9,500,000. Their base salaries and cash bonus targets remain consistent for their roles post-separation ($2,300,000 base, 200% target bonus).

What happens to these agreements if the separation does not occur?

If the separation is not completed by December 31, 2026, the new employment agreements for the post-separation roles (the 'Campbell Agreement' and 'Perrette Agreement') will become null and void. In such a scenario, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Perrette would continue in their current roles at WBD under their amended existing agreements, which have been extended to run through July 9, 2028, and August 3, 2028, respectively.

What are the key leadership roles Mr. Campbell and Mr. Perrette are expected to hold after the separation?

Following the completion of the separation, Bruce Campbell is anticipated to serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the new "Warner Bros." entity. JB Perrette is expected to be the President and CEO, Global Streaming and Games of the new "Warner Bros." entity.

WBD 8-K: Leadership Changes

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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) has filed an 8-K detailing significant employment arrangements for two key executives, Bruce Campbell (Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer) and JB Perrette (President and CEO, Global Streaming and Games). These new agreements are directly tied to the company's previously announced separation into two publicly traded entities: "Warner Bros." and "Discovery Global". The filing outlines updated terms for their current roles at WBD and establishes their anticipated leadership positions within the new "Warner Bros." entity post-separation. For Mr. Campbell, his current employment agreement has been extended, and he is slated to become Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the new Warner Bros. entity. Similarly, Mr. Perrette's agreement has been amended and extended, positioning him as President and CEO, Global Streaming and Games for the new Warner Bros. The filings also detail adjustments to their compensation, including base salary, bonus targets, and equity awards, which are structured to align with their future roles and the separation event. These executive arrangements underscore management's commitment to continuity and leadership through this significant corporate restructuring.

Key Highlights

1New employment agreements finalized for Bruce Campbell and JB Perrette, contingent on the completion of WBD's separation into two entities.
2Bruce Campbell is expected to assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the future "Warner Bros." entity post-separation.
3JB Perrette is expected to serve as President and CEO, Global Streaming and Games of the future "Warner Bros." entity post-separation.
4Executive compensation packages for both executives have been updated, including increased target annual equity grants for 2025.
5Employment agreements for both executives have been extended through at least July 2028 under current terms, or through the Separation with terms for the new Warner Bros. entity.
6The agreements detail severance packages and restrictive covenants for both Campbell and Perrette under various termination scenarios.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 31, 2025)

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