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M&A Deal Summary

Netflix Acquires StoryBots

On May 9, 2019, Netflix acquired digital media company StoryBots

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Netflix’s 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Netflix’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Netflix’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-09
Target StoryBots
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Netflix
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

StoryBots

Marina Del Rey, California, United States
Ask The StoryBots is a Netflix original animated series that has continued to find new families to entertain and educate, with an audience that has grown significantly year over year since it first started streaming in 2016. The series makes innovative use of multiple formats, including 3D, 2D, claymation, stop motion, and even live action.

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Buyer

Netflix

Los Gatos, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Digital Media
Employees14,000
Revenue 39.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Netflix's corporate headquarters in Los Gatos, California.
Entrance to Netflix's corporate headquarters in Los Gatos, California.

Netflix is an internet-based provider of entertainment. Through subscriptions, Netflix offers consumers online content including TV shows and movies. Netflix was formed in 1997 and is based in Los Gatos, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector: Digital Media M&A 1 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 8
State: California M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 3 of 6
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-08 ABQ Studios

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

ABQ Studios consists of 8 sound stages, production offices, mill space and a back lot. They offer a variety of production support from in-house lighting and grip to equipment rental. Major productions filmed in part at ABQ Studios include Avengers, The Lone Ranger, and Sicario.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-28 Night School Studio

Glendale, California, United States

Night School Studio is an independent game developer known for player-driven narratives that combine wonder, danger, and humor. Night School Studio is based in Glendale, California.

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