How Netflix Paid $686 Million for Roald Dahl and Built an IP Empire
In September 2021, Netflix secured a foundational asset for the streaming wars by acquiring the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) for over $686 million (more than £500 million). This episode breaks down the transaction that transformed Netflix from a temporary content licensee into the exclusive, perpetual owner of some of the world's most beloved intellectual property (IP), including
Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
We explore the strategic rationale behind this colossal valuation, which was based not on historical revenue, but on the synergistic potential of creating a…
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