MandA (M&A – Mergers and Acquisitions) News

Macrovision Acquires Mediabolic, Inc.
Jan 3, 2007 – Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq: MVSN) has announced that, effective January 1, 2007, it acquired Mediabolic, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions for connected consumer electronics devices, such as televisions, set-top boxes and digital video recorders.
News categories: Macrovision, Digital TV, MandA, Middleware, Smart Home

Motorola To Acquire Tut Systems, Inc, Expand Portfolio of Next-Generation IPTV Video Processing and Distribution Capabilities
Dec 21, 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Tut Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TUTS) have announced that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement, under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tut Systems common stock.
News categories: Motorola, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA

Golden Telecom Enters Digital TV Services Market
Dec 20, 2006 – Golden Telecom (NASDAQ: GLDN) has announced the acquisition of a 65% interest in Fortland Limited. Fortland holds licenses for digital television in a few largest cities of Russia and is to target other major Russian cities.
News categories: Golden Telecom, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Russia