Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to exit company, saying it’s so strong it doesn’t need him anymore

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The announcement came as Netflix reported first-quarter profits that shattered expectations, which it attributed in large part to faster-than-forecast subscriber growth, a recent price increase and the $2.8 billion breakup fee it received when its deal to acquire Warner Bros.

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The announcement came as Netflix reported first-quarter profits that shattered expectations, which it attributed in large part to faster-than-forecast subscriber growth, a recent price increase and the $2.8 billion breakup fee it received when its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery collapsed.

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