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DivX

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DivX provides the popular DivX codec, which allows for high quality videos and minimal file sizes.

DivX, LLC, (NASDAQ: SNIC) a division of Sonic Solutions, enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. We create, distribute and license digital video technologies that span the “three screens” comprising today’s consumer media environment — the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 350 million DivX devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. We also offer content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.

DivX is among the world’s most popular digital media formats, powering a worldwide ecosystem of content, software and consumer electronics devices.

Key Facts

• DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. • DivX® is a digital media format • DivX® software enables the playback and creation of high definition H.264 video in an MKV file container • DivX® licenses its technology to content creators and provides an online video-on-demand system for content distributors • DivX® offers certification programs for software and hardware products that support DivX® video creation and playback • DivX, Inc. was incorporated in May 2000 and completed its IPO in September 2006 • In November 2007, DivX, Inc. acquired MainConcept, a leading provider of H.264 video technology • In late 2008, DivX, Inc. launched its newest certification program for devices that play DivX Plus™ HD (H.264-based) video • In August 2009, DivX, Inc. acquired AnySource Media, the creator of the on-demand Internet television platform • DivX TV was announced in January 2010, bringing Internet media to the TV in an embedded platform • Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Media’s Overture Films and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution have approved distribution of their content by retailers using the DivX® format • Hollywood content in the DivX® format is available online from CinemaNow (US), Film Fresh (US), Warner Video Live (France), FilmOn.com (UK) and Play4Film (Worldwide)

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  DivX added Lee Milstein as VP, Business & Corporate Development. (5/1/06)
  Posted 4/22/11 at 8:03am
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  DivX added Tim Rosa as Vice President Marketing. (4/1/09)
  Posted 4/13/11 at 2:58pm
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  DivX added Brian Fudge as Engineering Lead. (5/1/02)
  Posted 3/19/11 at 8:02pm
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  DivX added Colin Parks-Fried as Business Development Manager. (9/21/10)
  Posted 10/15/10 at 11:26am
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  DivX added Gk Parish-Philp as Director, Product Management and Corporate Strategy. (1/3/04)
  Posted 7/12/10 at 12:07pm
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  DivX added Jerry Murdock as Director. (1/1/06)
  Posted 6/25/10 at 8:13am
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  DivX added Sander van Zoest as Chief Architect. (8/1/03)
  Posted 2/24/10 at 10:27pm
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  DivX added Miguel Sanchez as Creative Director.
  Posted 9/1/09 at 12:51pm
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  DivX added Chester Ng as Director, Business Development.
  Posted 6/5/09 at 3:44pm
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  DivX added Dennis Miloseski as Director, Design & User Experience.
  Posted 9/3/08 at 7:00pm
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  DivX added Jérôme Rota as Vice President and Group Business Manager, Media Experience.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm
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  DivX added Patrice Lagrange as Vice President and Group Business Manager, Media Languages.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm
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  DivX added Pamela Thompson Johnston as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm
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  DivX added Johnny Chen as General Counsel.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm
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  DivX added Chris Russell as Chief Technology Officer.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm
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  DivX added Dan Halvorson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  Posted 2/25/08 at 3:56pm

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Above: DivX Screenshot -- #1
Uploaded: 5/24/09

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Sources

1. Sonic Solutions To Acquire DivX In $323 Million Deal (techcrunch.com) [edit]
2. DivX Acquires Streaming Video Tech Firm AnySource For $7.5 Million, Plus Earnout (paidcontent.org) [edit]
3. Online Art Community DeviantArt Secures $3.5 Million In First Round (paidcontent.org) [edit]
4. salon.com [edit]
5. DivXNetworks Closes $6 Million In Second Round Funding (findarticles.com) [edit]
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7. DivX Closes $17 Million Round of Funding from Insight Venture Partners (findarticles.com) [edit]