NeuLion to Acquire DivX

NeuLion, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DivX LLC. The transaction will enable both companies to address the global shift to 4K video in over-the-top (OTT) environments.

“By delivering interactive viewing experiences to consumers watching live and on-demand content on digital platforms, from desktop to mobile to connected devices, NeuLion has built a roster of the best known brands in professional and college sports and TV Everywhere, such as NFL, NHL, NBA, UFC, Rogers and CCT,” says  Nancy Li, chief executive officer of NeuLion. “Now, we are extending our franchise and bolstering our capabilities with our acquisition of DivX’s entertainment and consumer electronics customers, advanced 4K video enabling technology products and expansive geographic reach.”

According to Futuresource Consulting, 4K adoption is forecast to grow quickly from 2015 onward with over 100 million shipments projected in 2018, representing 38% of the total TV market.

“As a leading provider of next-generation digital video technologies for Over-The-Top services across consumer electronics devices and mobile platforms, DivX has licensed its technology to global brands spanning consumer electronics manufacturers, entertainment content rights holders and cable network operators, such as LG, Samsung, Toshiba and Hisense,” says Kanaan Jemili, DivX’s chief executive officer. “With our recently introduced end-to-end HEVC solution, DivX is helping to drive adoption of 4K video and live streaming.  We are excited about the opportunity to extend our reach into the global marketplace while we continue to create technologies that bring high quality viewing experience to digital media consumers.”