Reliance and Disney complete merger of Viacom18 and JioCinema businesses into Star India Private Limited
Acquiring Company
Reliance Retail Ventures
Acquired Company
Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company
Mumbai
BurbankEnergyOil And GasE CommerceFashionRetailMedia And EntertainmentMusicDescription
Reliance Industries Limited, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, and The Walt Disney Company have announced the completion of the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India Private Limited. The joint venture, controlled by RIL, aims to provide extensive entertainment and sports content across television and digital platforms to viewers in India and globally.
Quick answer
Reliance Retail Ventures is acquiring Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company, announced November 14, 2024. Reliance Retail Ventures is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- How much did Reliance Retail Ventures pay for Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Reliance Retail Ventures do?
- Reliance Retail Ventures is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.
- Where are Reliance Retail Ventures and Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company based?
- Reliance Retail Ventures is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company is based in Burbank, California, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Reliance Retail Ventures?
- Fundz holds 5 contacts at Reliance Retail Ventures. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company?
Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company was acquired by Reliance Retail Ventures, based in Mumbai. The deal was reported on November 14, 2024. Reliance Retail Ventures is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. It operates the retail business for Reliance and aims to expand its retail footprint. Reliance Retail Ventures is privately held and operates in Energy.
When did Reliance Retail Ventures acquire Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company?
Reliance Retail Ventures's acquisition of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company was reported on November 14, 2024. Reliance Industries Limited, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, and The Walt Disney Company have announced the completion of the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India Private Limited. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company do?
Viacom 18 Media Private Limited is a joint venture between ViacomCBS and TV18, one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks. It is privately held, operating in Media And Entertainment, and is based in Burbank.
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