Kobo e-reader deal closes, with Japanese tech firm paying Indigo $315 million

The deal for the Kobo e-reader closed today, with the Japanese technology giant Rakuten paying $315 million U.S. to Indigo Books and Music. 

According to a story on Quill & Quire's blog, the Kobo management team remains in place and headquartered in Toronto. The deal was recently approved under terms of the Investment Canada Act.

CEO Michael Serbinis says in a Kobo release:

“While the transformation to digital reading is well underway, it is still in its infancy. As a part of Rakuten, we will accelerate our growth internationally, bringing new products, a leading eReading experience and a world class catalogue to passionate readers everywhere.”

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