Xunlei closes acquisition of Hupu

Xunlei (XNET) closed the acquisition of Shanghai Kuanghui Network Technology, which operates Hupu, a leading sports media and data platform in China. Pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement between Xunlei and Kuanghui, Xunlei has paid a cash consideration of RMB400 million prior to the closing. As announced previously, the total cash consideration for the transaction is RMB500 million. Xunlei will pay the remaining RMB100 million cash consideration in two equal installments after twelve and twenty-four months following the closing of the transaction, respectively, according to the terms of the definitive agreement.