M&A Deal Summary

Harvard Broadcasting Acquires Newfoundland Capital - McMurray Radio Station

On July 16, 2013, Harvard Broadcasting acquired media company Newfoundland Capital - McMurray Radio Station from Newfoundland Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Harvard Broadcasting’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Harvard Broadcasting’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Harvard Broadcasting’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-07-16
Target Newfoundland Capital - McMurray Radio Station
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Harvard Broadcasting
Sellers(s) Newfoundland Capital
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Newfoundland Capital - McMurray Radio Station

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Newfoundland Capital - McMurray Radio Station comprises CHFT-FM, reaches millions of listeners each week through a variety of formats.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Harvard Broadcasting

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Harvard Broadcasting, Inc. is a family-owned corporation based in Regina, Saskatchewan. Currently with 13 stations throughout Western Canada and growing, Harvard Broadcasting is committed to delivering quality programming and proud to promote Canadian Content Development.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Newfoundland Capital

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1949
Sector Media
Employees1,000
Revenue 170M CAD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Newfoundland Capital Corporation Ltd. owns and operates Newcap Radio which is one of Canada's leading radio broadcasters with 101 broadcast licences (72 radio stations and 29 repeating signals) across Canada. The Company reaches millions of listeners each week through a variety of formats and is a recognized industry leader in radio programming, sales and networking.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2013) 1 of 1
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