Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): The Company’s Need Is Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Opportunity

“We continue to generate cash in excess of our needs to operate the business, invest in our future, and maintain flexibility to take advantage of strategic opportunities,” Oppenheimer said in a press release. That, Fool, is how an investor talks when he’s searching for the next win.

Wait till Ringo hears about this
Starting a studio is probably out of the question given Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s litigious history with The Beatles. Any move to broaden the “Apple” brand in entertainment could get nasty in a hurry.

Yet Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) needn’t go that far. Just hire a team of entertainment specialists, assign them to Braeburn Capital — the cash-management arm — and then designate a pool of funds for investing in programming, beginning with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Originals.

Apple’s involvement would remain at the Executive Producer level with participation including, say, early distribution rights via iTunes ahead of general release on Netflix. Everyone wins, especially viewers who want more top-notch content.

Nor would the deal need to be limited to TV. Apple could also fund Netflix original films or documentaries. The more creative the project, the better.

After all, we’re talking about matchmaking here. There won’t be candy or flowers or even a goodnight kiss. But if Apple and Netflix do get together to create programming, you can bet there will at least be a second date. And it’ll be a sight to see.

The article Netflix’s Need Is Apple’s Opportunity originally appeared on Fool.com.

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