Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is named one of the best stocks to have invested in sooner. The company recently announced the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for a substantial $82.7 billion EV, with $72 billion in equity value. The deal is expected to bring significant cost savings and be accretive to EPS by the second year.

The acquisition includes a cash-and-stock deal where Netflix will pay Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix common stock, totaling $27.75 per share for WBD equity. The agreement is planned to be funded by $10.3 billion in cash on hand and $50 billion in acquisition debt.

The transaction is set to close in 12-18 months, pending the completion of the spinoff of Warner Bros.’ networks division. Analysts are optimistic about Netflix’s future, with a majority maintaining a Buy or equivalent rating on the stock.

Reuters reported a potential strategy by Netflix to bundle its services with HBO Max to address regulatory concerns about the acquisition. While unconfirmed, this move could help alleviate fears of reduced competition and increased pricing in the streaming industry.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Netflix (NFLX) Buys Warner Bros. for $72 Billion in Major Streaming Expansion Move