WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.
May 17, 2024
Page 4
Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations, and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that, under Delaware law:
1. Each of the Corporations is duly incorporated, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”).
2. DCL is duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a limited liability company under the LLC Act.
3. Under the DGCL, and the applicable Organizational Documents, each of the Corporations has the necessary corporate power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under the Indenture.
4. Under the LLC Act, and the applicable Organizational Documents, DCL has the necessary limited liability company power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under the Indenture.
5. Each of the Corporations (a) has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of, and performance of its obligations under, the Indenture, and (b) has duly executed and delivered the Indenture.
6. DCL (a) has taken all necessary limited liability company action to authorize execution and delivery of, and performance of its obligations under, the Indenture, and (b) has duly executed and delivered the Indenture.
7. The execution and delivery by each Delaware Party of the Indenture, as applicable, and the performance of its obligations thereunder, do not (a) result in a breach or violation of the Organizational Documents of such Delaware Party, (b) violate the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to such Delaware Party, or (c) require any consents (other than the Resolutions) under the DGCL or the LLC Act, as applicable.
The opinions in this letter are subject to the following assumptions, qualifications, limitations and exceptions, in addition to those above:
We express no opinion (a) as to the Uniform Commercial Code or as to whether any filings may be required thereunder in connection with any of the documents examined by us; (b) as to any person’s or entity’s ownership of, title to, or interests in any property, (c) with respect to principles of equity, including applicable law relating to fiduciary duties (regardless of whether considered and applied in a proceeding in equity or at law), or (d) as to any document that is referred to or incorporated by reference into any document reviewed by us. Our opinions in numbered paragraphs 5 and 6 above regarding execution and delivery are based solely on the Officers’ Certificates.
In connection with the foregoing, we hereby consent to your reliance upon this opinion as to matters of Delaware law. We also consent to the reliance upon this opinion as to matters of Delaware law of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (“Debevoise”) in connection with any opinions rendered by Debevoise on or about the date hereof in connection with the Prospectus Supplement and the Indenture and the transactions contemplated thereby. Without our prior written consent, this opinion may not be furnished or quoted to, or relied upon by, any other person or entity for any purpose.