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Why Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav Is The Biggest Winner Of Paramount Merger

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Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav could walk away with nearly $900 million in compensation after the merger with Paramount. CNBC wealth editor Robert Frank explains why this “golden parachute” payment is historic.

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Ryan Baker

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