LeTV STB Subsidiary Receives RMB 300 Mln in Additional Funding
Shenzhen Stock Exchange, 4/02/13
In a public filing today, Chinese online video site LeTV (Leshi) (300104.SZ) announced that its TV set-top box (STB) developer subsidiary Leshi Zhixin Electronics Technology has received an additional RMB 300 mln in funding from LeTV, Leshi Holding (Beijing), and Shenzhen-based construction company Guanding Construction Engineering. Guanding Construction Engineering will put up RMB 130 mln in exchange for a 20% stake in Leshi Zhixin, indicating a current valuation of RMB 650 mln.
According to data from the Shenzhen Bureau of Industry and Commerce, 80% of Guanding Construction Engineering is held by Du Ling, director of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn's (2038.HK; 2354.TW) investment department, and other Foxconn executives.
Keywords: Du Ling funding television LeTV 2038.HK 2354.TW set-top box 300104.SZ Leshi Leshi Zhixin Internet TV Foxconn Guanding Construction Engineering