M&A Deal Summary

VIZIO Acquires BuddyTV

On December 31, 2014, VIZIO acquired digital media company BuddyTV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is VIZIO’s 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is VIZIO’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is VIZIO’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-12-31
Target BuddyTV
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) VIZIO
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

BuddyTV

Seattle, Washington, United States
BuddyTV is a website offering user forums and news about TV programs, celebrities, and sporting events. BuddyTV was formed in 2005 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Buyer

VIZIO

Irvine, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Electronics
Revenue 1.9B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

VIZIO is a consumer electronics brand in North America. The Company is focused on delivering the ultimate home entertainment experience through its ecosystem of hardware, software and services. VIZIO was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 1 of 1
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