M&A Deal Summary

DISH Network Acquires Blockbuster

On April 6, 2011, DISH Network acquired media company Blockbuster for 320M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DISH Network’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is DISH Network’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DISH Network’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is DISH Network’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-04-06
Target Blockbuster
Sector Media
Buyer(s) DISH Network
Deal Type Special Situations/Distressed
Deal Value 320M USD

Target

Blockbuster

Dallas, Texas, United States
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Blockbuster, Inc. was an international chain of video rental stores. The Company was formed in 1985.

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Buyer

DISH Network

Englewood, Colorado, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Media
Employees14,200
Revenue 16.7B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Dish Network's corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.
Entrance to Dish Network's corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.

DISH Network is a provider of pay-TV services and wireless communications services. The Company offers a selection of local and national programming and serves the North American media market. DISH Network was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 7
Sector (Media) 1 of 2
Type (Special Situations/Distressed) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 6
Year (2011) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
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