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Glu Mobile Secures Strategic Investment from Time Warner SAN MATEO, Calif. - Glu Mobile (formerly Sorrent, Inc. and Macrospace Ltd.), a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, today announced that Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) has made a strategic investment in the company's series D round of financing that was led by Granite Global Ventures in May of 2005. Glu plans to use the proceeds to help continue its global expansion. “Glu has made huge strides over the past year to solidify its position as a leading mobile entertainment company,” said Greg Ballard, president and chief executive officer, Glu Mobile. “Time Warner's investment in Glu is strategically significant for the industry at large, and it validates the efforts we've made to make Glu the thriving company it is today.” “Our strategic partnership with Glu Mobile is an important addition to Time Warner's mobile entertainment initiatives,” said Rachel Lam, vice president and group managing director of Time Warner Investments. “We are excited about this company's prospects and are delighted to help support the global expansion of an established industry leader that has a proven ability to develop high-quality wireless games and establish strong distribution partnerships.” Andy Heller, president, domestic distribution, Turner Broadcasting, Inc. and head of Turner's GameTap operations, will join Glu's board. Existing board member, Dan Skaff, will take the position of lead director. “We're committed to working with the world-class team at Glu to help this company build upon its leadership position in the mobile entertainment industry,” said Andy Heller, president, domestic distribution, Turner Broadcasting, Inc. “Glu Mobile, which already develops games in partnership with Turner, will benefit from access to Time Warner's other leading brands and businesses.” Terms of the investment are not being disclosed. For more information, please visit www.glu.com. About Glu Mobile About Time Warner About Time Warner Investments Contact Info: |
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