En la actualidad, el video es un componente importante de las actividades diarias en Internet y una gran parte de muchos de los productos de Google.
Porque pasamos una gran parte de nuestro tiempo intentando mejorar la experiencia online de nuestros usuarios, es que creemos que la tecnología de compresión de video debe ser parte de una plataforma Web. Con esa meta en mente, estamos anunciando hoy que hemos firmado un acuerdo para adquirir On2 Technologies, una empresa líder en la creación de compresión de video de alta calidad.
El acuerdo está aún sujeto de aprobación por los accionistas de On2 Technologies y revisión por autoridades regulatorias de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo la Securities and Exchange Commission, pero esperamos cerrar el acuerdo en el cuarto trimestre.
Si bien no estamos en una posición de discutir planes para productos específicos hasta luego de cerrado el acuerdo, estamos comprometidos con la innovación en videos de calidad en la Web y creemos que On2 Technologies nos va a ayudar en alcanzar esa meta.
Estaremos actualizándolos ni bien podamos compartir más información. Entre tanto, nada cambiará para los clientes actuales y potenciales de On2 Technologies.
Por: Jeremy Doig, Director de Ingeniería - Video y Mike Jazayeri, Group Product Manager
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected timing of the acquisition, Google’s and On2’s ability to close the acquisition, Google’s ability to integrate On2’s technology and employees, and the expected benefits of the acquisition, including that the acquisition will further Google’s goal to enhance the web experience with video. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of managements of Google Inc. and On2 Technologies, Inc., and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to (1) changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, (2) failure to receive the required stockholder and regulatory approval for the acquisition, (3) failure to compete successfully in this highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace, (4) failure to retain key employees, and (5) other factors affecting the operation of the respective businesses of Google and On2. More detailed information about these and other factors that may affect current expectations may be found in filings by Google or On2, as applicable, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including their respective most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Google and On2 are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or alter their respective forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Google plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the transaction, which will include a Proxy Statement of On2 that also constitutes a Prospectus of Google. On2 will mail the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its stockholders in connection with the transaction. The Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus will contain important information about Google, On2, the transaction and related matters. Investors and security holders are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when they are available. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Google and On2 through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov and by contacting Google Investor Relations at 650-253-7663 or On2 Investor Relations at 518-881-4299. In addition, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC on Google’s website at investor.google.com and on On2’s website at www.on2.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Google, On2 and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding Google’s executive officers and directors is included in Google’s definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 24, 2009, and information regarding On2’s executive officers and directors is included in On2’s definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 7, 2009. The Proxy Statement / Prospectus for the proposed transaction will provide more information about participants in the solicitation of proxies from On2 stockholders, which participants may have interests different from On2 stockholders generally. You can obtain free copies of these documents from Google or On2 using the contact information above.