Mario Gabelli Signals Support for Paramount in Warner Fight

Money manager Mario Gabelli said it’s “highly likely” he will tender his clients’ Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. shares to Paramount Skydance Corp. in an effort to spark a bidding war for the film and TV company.

In an interview, Gabelli said Paramount will ultimately have to increase its $30-a-share bid for Warner Bros. and that Netflix Inc. will also likely counter with a higher offer. Saying he supports the Paramount tender is a way of signaling he prefers more competition for the company.