Global Eagle Entertainment - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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Global Eagle Entertainment M&A Summary

Global Eagle Entertainment has acquired 6 companies. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Global Eagle Entertainment’s largest acquisition to date was in 2016, when it acquired Emerging Markets Communications for $550M. Global Eagle Entertainment has acquired in 3 different US states, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include communications (34%) and media (34%).

Global Eagle Entertainment Business Overview

Where is Global Eagle Entertainment headquartered?

Global Eagle Entertainment is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

What is Global Eagle Entertainment’s revenue?

Global Eagle Entertainment disclosed revenue of 657M USD for 2019 and 647M USD for 2018.

How many employees does Global Eagle Entertainment have?

Global Eagle Entertainment has 1,129 employees.

What sector is Global Eagle Entertainment in?

Global Eagle Entertainment is a communications company.

When was Global Eagle Entertainment founded?

Global Eagle Entertainment was founded in 2004.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity6
    • M&A Buy Activity6
  • Total Sectors Invested 4
  • Total Countries Invested 3
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3
  • M&A Advisors 2

Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.

6100 Center Drive Suite 1020,
Los Angeles, California 90045
United States,
(310) 437-6000
www.globaleagle.com

Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of media, content, connectivity and data analytics to markets across air, sea and land. Global Eagle offers a fully integrated suite of rich media content and seamless connectivity solutions to airlines, cruise lines, commercial ships, high-end yachts, ferries and land locations worldwide. With approximately 1,500 employees and 50 offices on six continents, the Company delivers exceptional service and rapid support to a diverse customer base. Global Eagle Entertainment was founded in 2004 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 6 - - - - - 6
vol $574M $574M
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  6

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Emerging Markets Communications LLC 2016-05-09 550M USD Add-on Acquisition
Miramar, Florida · www.emc-corp.net
RMG Networks - Airline Media Network Business 2015-07-01 - Divestiture
, United States
Western Outdoor Interactive Pvt. Ltd. 2015-07-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Mumbai, India · www.woi.aero
Purple Entertainment Ltd. 2014-10-15 - Add-on Acquisition
Pune, India
Travel Entertainment Group Ltd. 2013-10-01 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom
Post Modern Group LLC 2013-05-09 24M USD Add-on Acquisition
Irvine, California · www.postmoderngroup.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Communications 2 (33%) 550M (96%) - -
Media 2 (33%) 24M (4%) - -
Leisure 1 (17%) - - -
Software 1 (17%) - - -
Total 6 $574M - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 574M - -
  Florida 1 550M - -
  California 1 24M - -
India 2 - - -
United Kingdom 1 - - -
Domestic 3 (50%) 574M (100%) - -
Cross-border 3 (50%) - - -
Total 6 $574M - -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Citigroup Investment Banking
 1
Legal Deals
Winston & Strawn
 1

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $550M
< $100M 1 $24M
TOTAL $574M
Largest Emerging Markets Communications LLC
$550M (2016-05-09)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
33%
2 (33%)
Strategic(s)
17%
1 (17%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Communications

Revenue

657   2% 2019
647   5% 2018
619   17% 2017
530   25% 2016
426   10% 2015
388   50% 2014
260   2013
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Employees

1,129

Established

2004

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