Travel & Entertainment M&A » By The Online Investor Staff, updated Sat., Aug. 13, 11:18 AM
Recent mergers and acquisitions in the Travel & Entertainment M&A category.
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Slide #70. The Walt Disney Company — Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
Acquirer:
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)
Acquiree:
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
Details:
Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced today that Disney has completed its acquisition of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, at closing Disney issued 37,076,679 shares and made a cash payment of $2,208,199,950. Based upon the closing price of Disney shares on December 21, 2012 at $50.00, the transaction has a total value of approximately $4.06 billion.
Walt Disney is an entertainment company. Co.'s segments are: Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP). DMED segment encompasses film and episodic television (TV) content production and distribution activities through its business lines: linear networks, such as domestic and international branded television channels; Direct-to-Consumer, such as subscription services that provide video streaming and digital content distribution services; and Content Sales/Licensing, such as TV/subscription video-on-demand, theatrical and home entertainment distribution. DPEP segment consist of theme parks and resorts and consumer products operations.
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