Amazon Acquires Select Assets of India's MX Player
The $100 million deal aims to enhance Amazon's reach in smaller Indian cities and towns through a strategic partnership.
- Amazon finalizes acquisition of MX Player assets from Times Internet, valuing them at under $100 million.
- The deal excludes the entire company, focusing on specific assets to boost Amazon's local presence.
- MX Player, popular in non-urban regions, will retain its brand under Amazon's ownership.
- Talks between Amazon and Times Internet spanned nearly two years, with Sony also showing interest initially.
- Amazon continues to expand its video streaming services in India, targeting broader demographics beyond metropolitan areas.