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Daktronics Acquires Broadcast Specialist AJT Systems

by Andrew Fenn

US-based manufacturer Daktronics has acquired the services and technology of AJT Systems — a developer of real-time live to air graphics rendering and video server systems for the broadcast TV industry. Daktronics president and …

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Disney Boosts Fox Offer

by Bob Raikes

Disney has increased its offer for 21st Century Fox to $71.3 billion (€61.6bn) in cash and shares and ahead of the offer for the company by Comcast. The offer is $10 per share more …

Comcast’s Sky Takeover Bid Approved in Europe

by Andrew Fenn

Comcast’s bid to acquire Sky has been approved unconditionally by the European Commission, which found that Sky would only be able to capitalise within acceptable limits from the merger, raising no competition concerns in …

Acquisitions in US Media Move On

by Bob Raikes

In a busy week for mergers and acquisitions and Comcast has made a bid of $65 billion for the assets of 21st Century Fox (which includes Sky) (Comcast Preparing to Outbid Disney in Sky …

US integrator Diversified acquires British Digitavia

by Andrew Fenn

US-based technology provider Diversified has acquired UK-based Digitavia, a provider of standardised AV solutions and support services. The acquisition expands Diversified’s global reach from its APAC hub in South Korea to an EMEA hub …

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Ocean Outdoor Acquires Scottish Digital-Out-of-Home Firm

by Andrew Fenn

Ocean Outdoor has acquired Forrest Media, a leading provider of large format outdoor media solutions in Scotland, for £200 million ($267.7 million). The deal expands Ocean’s national footprint and enhances its position as a …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Vol 25 - Issue 22

ZetaDisplay Acquires Another Digital Signage Company

by Andrew Fenn

ZetaDisplay has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares in Norwegian digital signage solution provider, Webpro, for approximately 21 million krone ($2.58 million) plus additional, performance-based supplemental payments. Webpro’s largest customers …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Vol 25 - Issue 22

European Commission Re-approves Liberty Global’s Acquisition of Ziggo

by Andrew Fenn

The European Commission has re-approved the acquisition of Ziggo by Liberty Global, subject to conditions. The merger between both companies was notified to the Commission in March 2014 and approved in October 2014 but …

Tianma Has No Plans to Exit OLED Business

by Bob Raikes

There were reports that Tianma of China was discussing the possibility of selling its OLED business (Tianma in Talks to Sell OLED Business?), but the company has made an official statement to the Shenzen …

Tags:Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Tianma| Vol 25 - Issue 20

Leyard and Planar Complete Acquisition of Eyevis

by Andrew Fenn

Following an announcement last month, Leyard and Planar have completed their acquisition of Eyevis, including its subsidiary, Teracue. Through this geographic expansion, the companies believe they will be able to better serve customers in …

Tags:Eyevis| Large Display Monitor| Leyard| Mergers & Acquisitions| Vol 25 - Issue 19

Liberty Global Announces Sale of Some European Businesses to Vodafone

by Andrew Fenn

US-based international telco, Liberty Global, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its operations in Germany, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic to Vodafone Group for a total enterprise …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 18

Comcast Preparing to Outbid Disney in Sky Acquisition Battle

by Andrew Fenn

Subject to the approval of AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner, Comcast is apparently prepared to pay $60 billion in cash to acquire most of 21st Century Fox’s assets, including a 100% share of Sky, …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 18