Harmonic set to acquire Entone Technologies to create on-demand services
Aug 24, 2006 8:00 AM
Harmonic has added video networking software to its product set through the acquisition of Entone Technologies. The acquired company specifically adds content preparation, ingest management, high-performance video streaming products and intelligent real-time distribution of video assets based on network constraints and consumer demand.
With Harmonic's headend, edge and access network solutions, the Entone software suite allows Harmonic to create an end-to-end delivery system for broadcast and personalized IP-delivered services including VOD, network PVR, time-shifted TV and targeted ad insertion. The joint product set creates a solution for advanced on-demand video services.
The agreed upon purchase price of $45 million is comprised of $26 million in cash, and the value of approximately 3.54 million shares of Harmonic common stock. In addition, Harmonic will assume certain liabilities of $1.5 million and invest $2.5 million in the form of a convertible note in Entone's consumer premise equipment business, which will be spun out to Entone's existing stockholders immediately prior to the closing of the acquisition.
For more information, please visit www.harmonicinc.com
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