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YAHOO BUYS DIGITAL AD SERVICE BRIGHTROLL FOR $640M

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Posted on November 13, 2014

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Yahoo Acquires BrightRoll in $640M Deal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Yahoo is buying digital video advertising service BrightRoll for $640 million in an effort to boost its revenue after years of little or no growth.

Acquisition Follows Major Yahoo Windfall

The acquisition announced Tuesday marks Yahoo’s first major purchase since reaping a $9.4 billion windfall in September by selling part of its stake in a rapidly rising Internet star, Chinese buying digital video advertising service

CEO Marissa Mayer's Acquisition Strategy

Yahoo Inc. has promised to distribute at least one half of the $6.3 billion in after-tax proceeds to its shareholders, giving CEO Marissa Mayer the option of spending rest on acquisitions that could enable the Sunnyvale, California, company to recover some of the ground that it has lost to rivals Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. in the booming online ad market.

BrightRoll's Role in Digital Video Ads

BrightRoll helps place ads in digital videos.

Key Takeaways

  • Yahoo acquired BrightRoll for $640 million in cash.
  • The deal was intended to bolster Yahoo’s video advertising platform, making it the largest in the U.S.
  • BrightRoll was profitable, expected to exceed $100 million in net revenue the year of acquisition.
  • BrightRoll’s team (~400 employees) and platform continued under Yahoo, supporting global expansion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Yahoo acquire BrightRoll?
To enhance its video advertising business and become the largest video ad platform in the U.S., leveraging BrightRoll’s programmatic capabilities and publisher relationships.
How much did Yahoo pay for BrightRoll?
Yahoo paid approximately $640 million in cash for the acquisition.
Was BrightRoll profitable at the time of acquisition?
Yes, BrightRoll was profitable and expected to generate over $100 million in net revenue in the year of acquisition.
What happened to BrightRoll’s team after the acquisition?
BrightRoll retained its team of roughly 400 employees and continued to operate its platform under Yahoo’s support.

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