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About NETFLIX INC

Netflix, Inc. is a leading global subscription entertainment company listed in the United States on the NASDAQ under the ticker NFLX. For French, Belgian, and Swiss investors, the company sits squarely in the media and digital-content universe, with a business model built around video streaming and an increasing mix of adjacent monetization streams such as advertising, games, and live programming. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, initially as a DVD-by-mail business, and later transformed into one of the world’s most recognized streaming platforms. Its corporate headquarters are in Los Gatos, California, United States, and its operational footprint is global, spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Netflix’s business model now rests on several complementary lines. The core engine remains subscription streaming, giving users access to a broad catalog of TV series, films, documentaries, kids’ programming, and local-language productions. The company also produces and commissions original content, which strengthens brand differentiation and helps it own more of the value chain. In recent years, Netflix has accelerated its ad-supported offering, aiming to widen its addressable market and increase monetization per viewer. It has also been expanding into games, live events, and broader fan engagement opportunities, reflecting a gradual diversification beyond the pure streaming subscription model. From a competitive standpoint, Netflix remains a top-tier player thanks to its global brand, scale, recommendation technology, and heavy investment in content. Competition is intense across the sector, from other major streaming platforms to traditional media groups moving into direct-to-consumer distribution. Even so, Netflix benefits from a global operating scale that is difficult to replicate, a strong local-content strategy that can travel internationally, and a distribution platform that is deeply embedded in consumer habits. Its competitive edge also comes from its ability to balance global franchises with local productions, making the service relevant across different markets and languages. Recent developments have reinforced this strategy. Netflix has continued to expand its ad platform, broaden its live and sports programming, and invest in international production and creative hubs. Recent announcements highlighted new office and studio investments in markets such as Mexico, Poland, India, and Brazil, underlining the company’s commitment to local production capacity and international growth. For investors, Netflix remains a mature growth story with structural exposure to the global streaming market, competitive pressure from peers, and ongoing execution risk around diversification and content investment.