AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Harmonic (HLIT)

Harmonic agrees to sell its video business to Leone Media for $145 million

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Harmonic Inc. signed an Asset Purchase Agreement on March 20, 2026, to sell its Video Business to Leone Media Inc. (d/b/a MediaKind) for $145 million in cash, subject to adjustment for net working capital, cash and debt, and selling expenses. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The filing does not include financial results for the business, so its effect on Harmonic's earnings is not stated.

Key points

  • Purchase price of $145 million in cash, subject to adjustment at closing
  • Put Option exercised March 16, 2026, after French works council consultation completed March 12, 2026; APA executed March 20, 2026
  • Closing expected in the second quarter of 2026; either party may terminate if conditions are unmet by June 8, 2026, extendable to September 8, 2026
  • Harmonic agrees not to compete with the business for three years after closing

The filing

CompanyHarmonic (HLIT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 23, 2026, 5:13 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-119977

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement

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