OREANDA-NEWS. Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) today announced that the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act relating to the proposed acquisition of TiVo by Rovi. The proposed transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including the approval of Rovi and TiVo stockholders. Early termination of the waiting period is granted only if both the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have completed their review and determined not to take any enforcement action. Both Rovi and TiVo continue to expect the transaction to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2016.

As announced on April 29, 2016, the new company will allow these two leading entertainment technology innovators to use their complementary products, services, and intellectual property assets to focus on the common mission of providing technology and innovations that address the changing media landscape.

“We are delighted to reach the important milestone of obtaining clearance from the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, which brings us one step closer to joining forces with TiVo,” said Tom Carson, CEO of Rovi. “The combination of Rovi and TiVo brings together two industry powerhouses focused on ushering in the next wave of the consumer entertainment experience. Our complementary products, services, and innovative patented technologies will transform the media and entertainment landscape, further enabling our customers to build more profitable relationships with consumers.”

“We are very pleased to receive the approval of the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice,” said Naveen Chopra, interim CEO and CFO of TiVo. “Moreover, we continue to see tremendous opportunity for the combination of TiVo and Rovi. Together we possess key product, technology, and service capabilities to redefine television. We look forward to utilizing these assets for the benefit of both our customers and stockholders as soon as the transaction is completed.”

About Rovi

Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) is creating personalized and data-driven ways for viewers to discover the right entertainment and for providers to discover the right audiences. Chosen by top brands in entertainment content, services, and devices, Rovi touches the lives of hundreds of millions of consumers by providing comprehensive solutions, customizable products, and technology licensing to make discovery simple, seamless, and personal. With more than 5,000 issued or pending patents worldwide, Rovi is advancing entertainment and audience discovery. 

About TiVo

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) is a global leader in next-generation television services. With global headquarters in San Jose, CA, and offices in New York, NY; Durham, NC; and Warsaw, Poland, TiVo's innovative cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions enable viewers to consume content across multiple screens in and out of the home. The TiVo solution provides an all-in-one approach for navigating the “content chaos” by seamlessly combining live, recorded, on-demand and over-the-top television into one intuitive user interface with simple universal search, discovery, viewing, and recording from a variety of devices, creating the ultimate viewing experience. TiVo products and services are available at retail or through a growing number of pay-TV operators worldwide. TiVo's multiple subsidiary companies provide the broader television industry and consumer electronics manufacturers with set-top box, cloud-based video discovery and recommendation options, interactive advertising solutions, and audience research and measurement services.