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Opera sells majority stake in TV business

December 20, 2016 09.23 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Opera Software ASA has sold a controlling stake in its TV software business Opera TV to investors Moore Frères.

The Norwegian browser company has been developing cloud and embedding software that delivers over-the-top TV content through Smart TVs, Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and video game consoles.

“Consumers are increasingly demanding Internet content on their TVs and Opera TV is well-positioned as the leading independent provider of software for this fast-growing space. Opera TV’s suite of products allows TV and set-top-box manufacturers to add the technology and capability to stream the Internet to the most important and largest screen in the home. We look forward to partnering with the Opera TV leadership team to accelerate growth by expanding into new, high-growth adjacent segments, and to further strengthen its leadership position in the entertainment ecosystem, ” said Martez R. Moore, chairman and CEO of Moore Frères.

Major customers include consumer electronics companies such as Sony, Samsung, TiVo, Verizon, and Sagemcom, and it serves customers across the globe in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

“Moore Frères has impressive TMT and operational expertise that will help Opera TV expand its offering and serve a broader array of customers worldwide,” said Lars Boilesen, chief executive officer of Opera Software ASA. “The Opera TV business has significant potential to drive continued innovation and unlock the full potential of the connected TV. We are pleased to retain a minority stake in order to benefit from the company’s continued growth and success.”

Aneesh Rajaram, who been general manager of the Opera TV Business Unit since 2013 will become the new unit’s CEO.

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Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Finance, Newsline, OTT, Top Story Tagged With: Moore Frères, Opera TV Edited: December 21, 2016 10:06

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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