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Reliance-Disney merger will drive consolidation, value for India’s streaming market

Thehindubusinessline

Thehindubusinessline · 1y ago

Reliance-Disney merger will drive consolidation, value for India’s streaming market

Reliance's media business merging with Disney's India units will not only benefit the two companies but also the Indian streaming market as a whole. This consolidation comes at a time of intense competition in the streaming space, causing declining subscriber bases and decreased advertising rates. Industry experts predict that the merger could lead to increased advertising rates and improved profitability for broadcasters. However, smaller players in the industry may struggle to compete with the dominant player created by the merger. The combined company will have a significant market share in sports streaming and hold rights to various sports properties.

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Reliance, Disney to merge India media assets to create $8.5 bn powerhouse

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Reliance, Disney to merge India media assets to create $8.5 bn powerhouse

India's Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment giant. Reliance will inject $1.4 billion into the merged entity, with the company and its affiliates holding a 63% stake and Disney owning the rest. The merger will give Reliance significant bargaining power in negotiating advertising contracts, while providing Disney with a cash cushion. The combined entity will have 120 TV channels, two streaming platforms, and TV and streaming cricket rights for key tournaments.

Reliance, Disney to merge India media assets to create $8.5 billion powerhouse

Reuters · 1y ago

Reliance, Disney to merge India media assets to create $8.5 billion powerhouse

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have announced a merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment company. Reliance will invest $1.4 billion in the merged entity, giving it a majority stake of over 63%, while Disney will hold about 37%. The merger aims to help Disney revive its struggling India streaming business and ease its financial strain. The combined entity will be led by Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and former top Disney executive Uday Shankar as the vice chair.

Reliance, Disney complete India media merger valued at $8.5B | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 10m ago

Reliance, Disney complete India media merger valued at $8.5B | TechCrunch

Reliance and Disney have completed their merger in India, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment giant. The joint venture will control 85% of India's streaming market and half of its television viewership. Reliance will hold 63.16% of the venture, with Disney retaining the rest. The deal combines Reliance's Viacom18 with Disney Star, bringing together streaming platforms JioCinema and Hotstar, along with more than 100 television channels. The merged group will have annual revenue of $3.1 billion and produce 30,000 hours of television content each year. Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance's CEO, will chair the venture.

RIL's Viacom18 reshuffles top leadership ahead of Disney India merger

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

RIL's Viacom18 reshuffles top leadership ahead of Disney India merger

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company are merging their media and entertainment assets in India, creating an $8.5 billion joint venture. The merger includes over 100 television channels, two digital streaming platforms, and exclusive rights to major sporting events and Disney productions. The reshuffling of leadership within Viacom18 has accompanied the merger, with plans to streamline operations. Reliance Industries, Viacom18, and Disney will hold significant stakes in the joint venture, which aims to solidify Reliance's position in the Indian market and adjust Disney's strategic approach amid intense competition. The merger may face regulatory scrutiny but could reshape the competitive landscape for OTT platforms in India.

Reliance-Disney Willing To Offload Channels To Get CCI Nod

Inc42 · 1y ago

Reliance-Disney Willing To Offload Channels To Get CCI Nod

Reliance and Walt Disney are planning to sell fewer than 10 channels to address concerns raised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding their merger. The companies are arguing that no action is needed regarding cricket rights. The merger of Reliance and Walt Disney's Indian media assets will create a new entity with over 100 TV channels and two streaming platforms, Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, valued at $8.5 billion.

Disney, Reliance sign non-binding agreement for Indian media operations merger

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Disney, Reliance sign non-binding agreement for Indian media operations merger

According to a report by ET, Walt Disney and Reliance Industries have agreed to merge their Indian media operations. The deal, which is expected to be completed by February 2024, will see Reliance Industries holding a 51% stake while Disney will have the remaining 49%. This merger will create one of India's largest entertainment empires, competing with other television and streaming giants.

Technology and cricket big wins for billionaire Ambani in Disney tie-up

Reuters · 1y ago

Technology and cricket big wins for billionaire Ambani in Disney tie-up

The merger between Disney and Reliance in India will create a media giant with dominant streaming capabilities and valuable cricket broadcasting rights. Disney's Hotstar streaming service has 38 million paid users, while Reliance's JioCinema is mostly free. By merging, the companies will benefit from Disney's strong technological expertise in streaming and its ability to monetize live content with targeted ads. Additionally, the combined entity will have a significant share of the lucrative cricket advertising market, posing potential antitrust concerns. Despite this merger, Google and Meta's digital advertising strength is expected to remain challenging for the new entity.

Reliance, Disney working on terms to merge media operations in India: Report

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Reliance, Disney working on terms to merge media operations in India: Report

Reliance Industries, headed by Mukesh Ambani, is reportedly in talks with Walt Disney Co to merge their media operations in India. Reliance's Viacom18 unit would absorb Disney's Star India through a share swap deal, with Reliance owning a 51% stake and Disney owning 49%. The unit's board is expected to have equal representation from both parties. This merger comes after Disney explored options to sell or find a partner for its India assets. Reliance has been increasing competition in the streaming market by marketing its platform, JioCinema, with free access to the IPL cricket tournament.

CCI Intensifies Scrutiny Of Reliance-Disney Merger With Nearly 100 Questions

Inc42 · 1y ago

CCI Intensifies Scrutiny Of Reliance-Disney Merger With Nearly 100 Questions

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have submitted a confidential statement to the antitrust body stating their merger will not negatively impact competition. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has requested additional information regarding YouTube's classification in relation to subscription streaming services. In response, both Reliance and Disney have argued that YouTube provides licensed and paid content, and has a significant user base.

Reliance-Disney $8.5 billion merger ahead: RIL wins I&B Ministry’s approval for transfer of channels | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Reliance-Disney $8.5 billion merger ahead: RIL wins I&B Ministry’s approval for transfer of channels | Mint

Reliance Industries has received approval from India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for the transfer of channels ahead of its $8.5 billion merger with Disney. The approval is for the transfer of licenses related to non-news and current affairs TV channels, which will be transferred from Viacom 18 Media to Star India. The merger is subject to the conditions set by the Competition Commission of India, which approved the deal in August. Reliance Industries is set to control over 60% of the combined unit, with Disney owning 37%. The merger signals Reliance's dominance in the sector and its entry into digital streaming.

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