Harmonic Finalizes $145M Sale of Video Business to MediaKind

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Harmonic Inc. has executed a definitive agreement to sell its Video Business to MediaKind for $145 million in cash, a significant strategic divestiture following a previously announced put option.

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• Definitive Agreement Signed for Video Business Sale

  Harmonic Inc. and Leone Media Inc. (MediaKind) executed a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement on March 20, 2026, for the sale of Harmonic's Video Business.

• $145 Million Cash Consideration

  The purchase price for the Video Business is $145 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.

• Strategic Divestiture

  This transaction represents a significant strategic move to divest the Video Business, potentially allowing Harmonic to focus on its core Broadband operations and improve its financial position.

• Regulatory Approval Pending

  The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026.

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This 8-K announces the execution of a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of Harmonic's Video Business to Leone Media Inc. (MediaKind) for $145 million in cash. This follows the previously announced Put Option Agreement from December 2025 and the completion of the French employee works council consultation process. The divestiture of a business segment for a substantial cash amount represents a significant strategic move, potentially aimed at streamlining operations and providing capital for the company's remaining Broadband business, which recently reported a net loss. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.