Active Interest Media - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Active Interest Media M&A Summary

Active Interest Media has acquired 8 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 4 assets.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2017, when it sold Yachting Promotions to Informa for $163M. Active Interest Media has acquired in 5 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include media (25%) and publishing (25%).

Active Interest Media Ownership

Who owns Active Interest Media?

Active Interest Media is owned by Betterment & Wonderment Communications. It was acquired on February 16, 2021.

Was Active Interest Media formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Active Interest Media was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Active Interest Media Business Overview

Where is Active Interest Media headquartered?

Active Interest Media is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

What sector is Active Interest Media in?

Active Interest Media is a publishing company.

When was Active Interest Media founded?

Active Interest Media was founded in 2003.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity12
    • M&A Buy Activity8
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 6
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6
  • M&A Advisors 1

Active Interest Media

Active Interest Media, Inc.

5710 Flatiron Parkway, Suite A,
Boulder, Colorado 80301
United States,
www.aimmedia.com

Active Interest Media is a publisher of enthusiast magazines, events, and websites. AIM publishes several category magazines including American Cowboy, Backpacker, Better Nutrition, Black Belt, Building Systems, The Collectors Guide, Log Home Design Ideas, Log Home Living, Old-House Journal Publications, Optimum Wellness, Southwest Art, Timber Home Living, Vegetarian Times, Wild Oats, Yachts International, Yellowstone Journal and Yoga Journal. Active Interest Media was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 8 - - - - - 8
Sell (0.4/yr) # 2 1 1 - - - 4
vol $163M $163M
  12

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Equine Network LLC 2021-01-08 - Divestiture
Albuquerque, New Mexico · www.equinenetwork.com
Active Interest Media, Inc. - Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor Divisions 2020-06-30 - Divestiture
El Segund, California
Yonder 2017-06-14 - Divestiture
Boulder, Colorado · www.yonder.it
Yachting Promotions, Inc. 2017-03-02 163M GBP Divestiture
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · www.yachtingpromotions.com
IDEA Health & Fitness Association 2016-10-24 - Add-on Acquisition
San Diego, California · www.ideafit.com
Yonder 2016-06-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Boulder, Colorado · www.yonder.it
August Home Publishing Co. 2015-10-19 - Add-on Acquisition
, United States
Bahamas Billfish Championship 2015-02-10 - Add-on Acquisition
, United States · www.bahamasbillfish.com
Yellowstone Journal Corp. 2008-09-23 - Add-on Acquisition
, United States · www.yellowstoneinternational.com
Yachting Promotions, Inc. 2006-10-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · www.yachtingpromotions.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Media 2 (25%) - 1 (25%) -
Publishing 2 (25%) - - -
Internet Software and Services 1 (13%) - 1 (25%) -
Marketing 1 (13%) - 1 (25%) 163M (100%)
Consumer Services 1 (13%) - - -
Leisure 1 (13%) - - -
Digital Media - - 1 (25%) -
Total 8 - 4 $163M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 8 - 4 163M
  California 2 - 1 -
  Florida 1 - 1 163M
  Colorado 1 - 1 -
  Virginia 1 - - -
  New Mexico - - 1 -
Total 8 - 4 $163M

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Lazard Ltd.
1

Deal Values

sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $163M
TOTAL $163M
Largest Yachting Promotions, Inc.
$163M (2017-03-02)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
13%
1 (13%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Strategic(s)
75%
3 (75%)

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