Entertainment M&A » By The Online Investor Staff, updated Sun., Jan. 19, 9:52 PM
Recent mergers and acquisitions in the Entertainment M&A category.
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Slide #1. Viacom International Media Networks — Channel 5 Broadcasting
Acquirer:
Viacom International Media Networks (NASDAQ:VIA)
Acquiree:
Channel 5 Broadcasting
Details:
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB,VIA) and Northern & Shell Media Group today announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) for 450 million (approximately $757 million).
Viacom provides entertainment through television, film, direct-to-consumer streaming, digital media, live events, merchandise and solutions. Co.'s segments are: Media Networks, which creates, acquires, distributes and sells programming and other content for its audiences, distributed through cable, satellite and broadband services, on linear, streaming, on-demand and transactional bases, for viewing on a range of devices such as televisions, PCs, tablets, smartphones and other connected devices; and Filmed Entertainment, which develops, produces, finances, acquires and distributes films, television programming and other entertainment content in various markets and media worldwide.
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List of Entertainment Mergers & Acquisitions in this Slideshow:
8/20/2012:
Acquirer: DHX Media Ltd. (DHX.CA)
Acquiree: Cookie Jar Entertainment
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10/22/2012:
Acquirer: DHX Media Ltd (DHX.CA)
Acquiree: Cookie Jar Entertainment
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10/30/2012:
Acquirer: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Acquiree: Lucasfilm Ltd.
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11/29/2012:
Acquirer: Regal Entertainment Group (RGC)
Acquiree: Great Escape Theatres
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12/24/2012:
Acquirer: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Acquiree: Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
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12/27/2012:
Acquirer: Mood Media Corporation (MM.CA)
Acquiree: Technomedia Solutions
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2/19/2013:
Acquirer: Regal Entertainment Group (RGC)
Acquiree: Hollywood Theaters
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4/1/2013:
Acquirer: Regal Entertainment Group (RGC)
Acquiree: Hollywood Theaters
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5/1/2013:
Acquirer: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA)
Acquiree: AwesomenessTV
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5/29/2013:
Acquirer: Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK)
Acquiree: Rave Theatres
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6/19/2013:
Acquirer: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Acquiree: BDG Music Group
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7/18/2013:
Acquirer: Carmike Cinemas (CKEC)
Acquiree: Three State-of-the-Art Theatres Totaling 52 Screens from Cinemark (CNK)
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8/20/2013:
Acquirer: Rentrak (RENT)
Acquiree: iTVX
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9/16/2013:
Acquirer: DHX Media (DHX.CA)
Acquiree: Ragdoll Worldwide
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10/1/2013:
Acquirer: Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (BTN)
Acquiree: Convergent Media Systems
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10/17/2013:
Acquirer: Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM)
Acquiree: Gaiam, Inc.'s Entertainment Unit (GAIA)
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10/21/2013:
Acquirer: Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM)
Acquiree: Gaiam Entertainment Media Distribution Business (GAIA)
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10/25/2013:
Acquirer: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Acquiree: Voodoo Music & Arts Experience
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11/21/2013:
Acquirer: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (CKEC)
Acquiree: Nine State-of-the-Art Theatres and 147 Screens from Muvico Theatres
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12/2/2013:
Acquirer: DHX Media (DHX.CA)
Acquiree: Family Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior from Bell Media
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1/9/2014:
Acquirer: Cineplex (CGX.CA)
Acquiree: 50 per cent stake in YoYo's Yogurt Caf
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1/27/2014:
Acquirer: 21st Century Fox (FOX)
Acquiree: Majority Stake in YES Network
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3/24/2014:
Acquirer: The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG)
Acquiree: Stake in Tribeca Enterprises
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3/25/2014:
Acquirer: The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
Acquiree: Maker Studios
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4/3/2014:
Acquirer: DHX Media Ltd. (DHX.CA)
Acquiree: Epitome group of companies
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4/4/2014:
Acquirer: SiTV Media
Acquiree: Fuse network from MSG (MSG)
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5/1/2014:
Acquirer: Viacom International Media Networks (VIA)
Acquiree: Channel 5 Broadcasting
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