[NEWS] Google의 Fitbit 인수 계약 체결

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE: FIT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google LLC for $7.35 per share in cash, valuing the company at a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.1 billion.

 

Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE : FIT)는 오늘 자사 주식을 약 21 억 달러의 완전히 희석 된 주식 가치로 평가하면서 현금으로 주당 $ 7.35에 Google LLC가 인수하기로 결정하였습니다..

 

“More than 12 years ago, we set an audacious company vision – to make everyone in the world healthier. Today, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved towards reaching that goal. We have built a trusted brand that supports more than 28 million active users around the globe who rely on our products to live a healthier, more active life,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit. “Google is an ideal partner to advance our mission. With Google’s resources and global platform, Fitbit will be able to accelerate innovation in the wearables category, scale faster, and make health even more accessible to everyone. I could not be more excited for what lies ahead.”

 

12년 전, "세계 모든 사람을 건강하게 만들자" 라는 호기로운 회사 이념을 세웠습니다. (중략)

Google의 글로벌 플랫폼과 리소스를 바탕으로, Fitbit은 그들의 웨어러블 분야의 혁신을 가속화 시킬 수 있을 것입니다. 

 

* audacious a. 대담한, 호기로운 

 

"Fitbit has been a true pioneer in the industry and has created terrific products, experiences and a vibrant community of users," said Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President, Devices & Services at Google. "We're looking forward to working with the incredible talent at Fitbit, and bringing together the best hardware, software and AI, to build wearables to help even more people around the world."

 

Fitbit은 이 업계의 진정한 선구자였으며, 훌륭한 제품, 경험 그리고 활기찬 사용자 커뮤니티를 만들었습니다. (중략) 우리는 Fitbit의 놀라운 인재와 함께 일하고 최고의 하드웨어, 소프트웨어 및 AI를 통합하여 웨어러블을 구축하여 전 세계의 더 많은 사람들을 도울 수 있기를 기대합니다.

 

* pioneer n. 선구자, 개척자 

 

  

 

Fitbit to Be Acquired by Google