M&A Deal Summary

Sports Information Group Acquires Daily Racing Form

On July 25, 2017, Sports Information Group acquired media company Daily Racing Form from Arlington Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sports Information Group’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Sports Information Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sports Information Group’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-07-25
Target Daily Racing Form
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Sports Information Group
Sellers(s) Arlington Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Daily Racing Form

New York, New York, United States
website
Daily Racing Form is a multi-media information company dedicated to providing premium data driven content and analytical tools to horse racing enthusiasts. Daily Racing Form was founded in 1894 and is based in New York, New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sports Information Group

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Digital Media
DESCRIPTION

Sports Information Group LLC is a multi-media information company focused on providing premium data driven content to the sports industry through its flagship Daily Racing Form platform and other brands. Sports Information Group LLC was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Arlington Capital Partners

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

website

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arlington Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on buyouts and recapitalizations in targeted growth industries. Arlington targets US based companies valued between $50 and $500 million with strong potential for organic growth and possible consolidation opportunities. Sectors of interest include business services and outsourcing, aerospace/defense, federal and commercial IT, media, education and training, healthcare services, and manufacturing. Arlington Capital was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington DC.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 37
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 19
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 19 of 35
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-23 Molecular Products

Harlow, United Kingdom

Molecular Products is a manufacturer of advanced chemistry-based products serving the healthcare, defense, and industrial markets. The Company primarily specializes in the manufacture and supply of chemical technologies for the treatment of breathable gases. Molecular Products was founded in 1924 and is based in Harlow, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Kernersville, North Carolina, United States

Tex Tech Industries is a specialty textile material manufacturer that specializes in meeting the requirements of difficult and demanding customer applications. The Company’s research and development team allows it to be innovative, creative, and on the cutting edge for the benefit of its growing customer base. Tex Tech Industries was formed in 1904 and is based in Kernersville, North Carolina.

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