Macrovision acquired Gemstar-TV Guide on May 2, 2008, in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2.8 billion. The combined company would seek to be “the homepage for the TV experience,” said Mr. Amoroso.
MacroviSiOn acQuIrEd GemSTar-tv GuiDe On mAy 2, 2008, in a caSh-and-sTOCk dEAL worth aboUt $2.8 billIon. the CoMbiNed coMpaNy would SeEK to bE “ThE homepagE for the tv experIencE,” SAid mR. AmoRoso.