Samsung Electronics Acquires mSpot

Frankfurt, 09 May 2012. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced that it has acquired mSpot, Inc., a leading mobile cloud-based content service provider based in Palo Alto, California.

2012_05_samsung_mspotThe acquisition will provide a cloud-based entertainment experience of music, video and radio services for users of Samsung devices, while extending mSpot’s cloud and streaming solutions to a broader base of global entertainment fans. The combination will extend mSpot’s top class cloud and streaming services while further enhancing Samsung’s mobile and tablet device entertainment offerings. mSpot’s entertainment services will be a key integrated offering on newly announced Samsung mobile devices.

„mSpot shares our vision to bring a best-in-class cloud and streaming entertainment experience to consumers, and they’ve backed it up with innovative technical solutions from a great engineering team,“ said TJ Kang, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics‘ Media Solution Center.

„Samsung is unparalleled in terms of global reach and cutting edge devices; with our combined resources, we are looking forward to redefining media consumption across the mobile universe with cloud services,“ said mSpot Chief Executive Officer Daren Tsui. The acquisition will include the full scope of technology, assets and human resources under mSpot. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Corporate Finance Partners – now ACXIT Capital Partners – acted as advisor to Samsung Electronics.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductors, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$ 142.2 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, mobile phones and semiconductor chips. (www.samsung.com)

About mSpot

mSpot was formed in 2004 and is a provider of innovative music and video delivery services for mobile devices. The company has been providing white-labeled cloud entertainment services for major US mobile carriers. It also has its own brand services available in the Android Marketplace or App Store.

About ACXIT

ACXIT Capital Partners is a leading independent corporate finance and investment advisory firm for mid-market clients and entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Since 1998, ACXIT offers its clients comprehensive corporate finance advisory services including M&A and capital markets advisory as well as restructuring, equity/debt and strategic advisory. As an independent, privately owned firm we maintain offices and representations in Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Leipzig, Zurich, Hong Kong and New York, as well as strong alliances in France, China and India. (www.acxit.com)

 

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