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AVG is a software company founded in 1997 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company’s main products are the AVG AntiVirus software and the AVG SecureLine VPN service.

AVG is a subsidiary of Avast, a multinational software company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. .

In February 2017, AVG announced that it had agreed to merge with Avast. The combined company will have a global footprint with more than 400 million active users.

The merger is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2018.

AVG has been the subject of criticism in the past for its aggressive marketing tactics, including suing competitors and presenting misleading security ratings. The company has also been criticized for its willingness to share user data with third-party companies.

However, AVG has also received critical acclaim for its anti-virus software, which is widely considered to be the best in the market. The company has also been praised for its commitment to user privacy, which is unusual for a software company.

Overall, the merger between AVG and Avast is expected to be a positive for both companies. The combined company will have a stronger global presence and more resources to improve its products.