HIT Entertainment - Ownership and Business Overview

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HIT Entertainment Ownership

Who owns HIT Entertainment?

HIT Entertainment is owned by Mattel. It was acquired on October 24, 2011.

Was HIT Entertainment formerly PE-backed?

Yes. HIT Entertainment was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

HIT Entertainment Business Overview

Where is HIT Entertainment headquartered?

HIT Entertainment is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

What sector is HIT Entertainment in?

HIT Entertainment is a media company.

Media M&A Summary in 2011

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HIT Entertainment Ltd.

Maple House, 5th Floor,
London, W1T 7NF
United Kingdom,
+ 44 207 554 2500
www.hitentertainment.com

HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.


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