MandA (M&A – Mergers and Acquisitions) News
Accedo acquires Easel TV
Mar 4, 2024 – Accedo has announced that it has acquired Easel TV, the UK-based provider of advanced streaming technology and digital media solutions.
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Accedo, Easel TV, Michael Lantz, Joe Foster, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, UK, Worldwide
Swisscom negotiating to acquire Vodafone Italia
Feb 28, 2024 – Swisscom has confirmed it is in negotiation with Vodafone Group regarding the acquisition of 100% of Vodafone Italia. Swisscom plans to merge Vodafone Italia with Fastweb.
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Swisscom, Vodafone Group, Digital TV, IPTV, Italy, MandA
Viacom18 to be merged into Star India
Feb 28, 2024 – Reliance Industries, Viacom 18 Media and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have signed agreements to create a JV that will combine the businesses of Viacom18 and Star India.
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The Walt Disney Company, Reliance Industries, Bob Iger, Mukesh D Ambani, Nita M. Ambani, Uday Shankar, Digital TV, India, MandA, Streaming
EU approves Orange, MásMóvil joint venture with conditions
Feb 20, 2024 – The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a joint venture by Orange and MásMóvil, subject to full compliance with a commitments package offered by the two companies.
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European Commission, Orange, MásMóvil, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Regulation, Spain
Walmart agrees to acquire VIZIO
Feb 20, 2024 – Walmart and VIZIO have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share in cash, equating to a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.3 billion.
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Walmart, VIZIO, Seth Dallaire, William Wang, Advertising, Digital TV, MandA, Smart TV, USA
Liberty Global to spin-off 100% of Sunrise to shareholders
Feb 16, 2024 – Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) is planning to spin-off 100% of Sunrise to Liberty Global shareholders, aiming to maximize shareholder value by crystallizing the value of Sunrise.
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Liberty Global, Sunrise, Mike Fries, André Krause, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Switzerland
Groupe Canal+ intending to take full control of MultiChoice
Feb 1, 2024 – MultiChoice has received a letter from Groupe Canal+, indicating its non-binding intention to acquire the remaining ordinary shares in MultiChoice that it does not currently own.
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MultiChoice, Groupe Canal+, Africa, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, MandA, Satellite, Worldwide
Vivendi updates on plan to split into several entities
Jan 30, 2024 – Vivendi has presented an update on its project to split the company into several entities, one of which would be Canal+, with each being separately listed on the stock market.
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Vivendi, Canal+, Digital TV, Europe, France, MandA, Satellite, Streaming, Worldwide
Sony initiates termination of Zee merger agreement
Jan 22, 2024 – ZEE Entertainment has received, from Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Networks India) and Bangla Entertainment, a communication terminating their Merger Co-operation Agreement.
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ZEE Entertainment, Culver Max Entertainment, R. Gopalan, Digital TV, India, MandA, Streaming
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