Add-on Acquisition • Media

Carlton Communications Acquires Vantiva

On October 1, 1988, Carlton Communications acquired media company Vantiva from MacAndrews & Forbes for 780M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Carlton Communications’ 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Carlton Communications’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Carlton Communications’ 1st transaction in France.
Investment Fate
  • Vantiva went public in 2003.
  • Vantiva was sold to a financial buyer in 2012.
  • Vantiva was sold to a financial buyer in 2015.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 1, 1988
Target Vantiva
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Carlton Communications
Sellers(s) MacAndrews & Forbes
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 780M USD

Target Company

Vantiva

Paris, France
Vantiva is a provider in digital media technology. Vantiva provides movie film processor, servicing all segments of the motion picture and television industries. Vantiva was founded in 1985 and is based in Paris, France.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Carlton Communications

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Carlton Communications is a British media conglomerate consisting of a variety of television, cinema, cable, and other assets. Carlton Communications was formed in 1982 and based in London, United Kingdom.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Media 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 1988 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-09-08 Nimbus Cd

Ruckersville, Virginia, United States

Nimbus CD International, Inc. is a manufacturer of compact discs and digital versatile discs. It also distributed digitally recorded information, including data, text, video, audio, and other interactive applications.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

MacAndrews & Forbes

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated owns and operates a diverse array of businesses, tapping into the broad expertise of its management team to support the delivery of best in class products and services to end users and consumers all over the world. MacAndrews & Forbes’ businesses span a wide range of industries, from global leaders in cosmetics and digital entertainment to biotechnology and military equipment.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 9
Sector: Media 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 5
Country: France 1 of 1
Year: 1988 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1985-01-01 Revlon

New York, New York, United States

Revlon is a mass-market cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care products companies. Revlon was founded in 1932 and is based in New York, New York.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1988-11-01 Consolidated Cigar Co.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Consolidated Cigar Co. manufactures, distributes and sells cigars in all segments of the industry: mass market cigars, handmade premium cigars and little cigars. It also makes smoking tobaccos for sale under its own brand names, for bulk sale to tobacconists as well as private-label brands for chain stores and wholesale distributors. The company's mass-market brand names include Dutch Masters, El Producto, Muriel and Antonio y Cleopatra. Its premium cigars are marketed under such brand names as Don Diego, H. Upmann, Primo Del Rey and Te-Amo.

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