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M&A Deal Summary

HTC Acquires Saffron Digital

On February 7, 2011, HTC acquired internet software and services company Saffron Digital for 48M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HTC’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is HTC’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is HTC’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Saffron Digital was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2016.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-02-07
Target Saffron Digital
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) HTC
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 48M USD
Advisor(s) Mooreland Partners LLC (Financial)

Target

Saffron Digital

London, United Kingdom
Saffron Digital Ltd. provides powers secure video delivery services offered to digital consumers on behalf of blue chip consumer device manufacturers, mobile operators and content providers.

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Buyer

HTC

Taoyuan, Taiwan
Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Technology Hardware
Revenue 3.1B TWD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

HTC Corp. is a manufacturer of smartphones and tablet computers. HTC was formed in 1997 and is based in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

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Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 5
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