Disney to merge Indian operations with Reliance Industries to create a media & entertainment powerhouse
Mar 29, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Disney
Acquired Company
Reliance Industries
Description
The Walt Disney Company has signed a non-binding term sheet with Reliance Industries to merge their Indian operations, with Reliance group owning 51% of the merged entity and Disney holding the remaining 49%. This strategic move is expected to create one of India’s biggest entertainment empires and is aimed at strengthening Disney's presence and improving its bottom line in the Indian market.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
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