Netflix confirmed the acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup, InterPositive, in a federal filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the Form 10-Q filing, the transaction was finalized in March, with Netflix acquiring the company for approximately $587 million.
The filing detailed that the total purchase price, paid in cash, amounted to roughly $587 million. This announcement follows earlier reports suggesting the stock purchase involving Ben Affleck and InterPositive investors could reach up to $600 million, with any remaining value tied to specific performance milestones. Ben Affleck, who founded InterPositive in 2022, will join Netflix as a senior advisor following the acquisition.
InterPositive operated with a degree of discretion prior to the announcement. The confirmation of the deal in March provides clarity on the financial structure of the purchase. While the initial cash outlay was confirmed at $587 million, the structure of the total potential compensation for Affleck and the investors involved suggests a multi-faceted agreement.
Netflix did not issue an immediate comment regarding the filing. The acquisition marks a significant strategic move for Netflix into the artificial intelligence sector.
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