IMG - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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IMG M&A Summary

IMG has acquired 5 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 2 assets.

IMG has acquired in 3 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include media (40%) and business services (20%).

IMG Ownership

Who owns IMG?

IMG is owned by TKO Group Holdings. It was acquired on February 28, 2025.

Was IMG formerly PE-backed?

Yes. IMG was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

IMG Business Overview

Where is IMG headquartered?

IMG is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

What sector is IMG in?

IMG is a media company.

When was IMG founded?

IMG was founded in 1960.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity5
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 4
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2
  • M&A Advisors 2

IMG

International Management Group LLC

9601 Wilshire Boulevard,
Beverly Hills, California 90210
United States,
(310) 285-9000
www.img.com

IMG engages in sports, entertainment and fashion media, operating in more than 30 countries. IMG specializes in talent representation and management; brand marketing, sponsorship and licensing; media sales and distribution; event operation and management; and sports training and league development. IMG was founded in 1960 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 4 - 1 - - - 5
Sell (0.2/yr) # 1 - 1 - - - 2
  7
+3074.555.566.57.50

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
The Miss Universe Organization 2022-10-25 - Divestiture
New York, New York · www.missuniverse.com
Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. LLC 2022-08-11 - Stake Purchase
Scottsdale, Arizona · www.barrett-jackson.com
The Wall Group Corp. 2015-07-15 - Add-on Acquisition
New York, New York · www.thewallgroup.com
Taste Festivals Ltd. 2013-01-31 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom · www.tastefestivals.com
Red Bull Air Race World Series 2008-04-03 - Divestiture
, Germany
The Collegiate Licensing Co. 2007-05-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Atlanta, Georgia · www.clc.com
Quintus Group Ltd. 2007-04-12 - Add-on Acquisition
London, United Kingdom
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Media 2 (40%) - 2 (100%) -
Business Services 1 (20%) - - -
Consumer Services 1 (20%) - - -
Restaurants 1 (20%) - - -
Total 5 - 2 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 3 - 1 -
  New York 1 - 1 -
  Georgia 1 - - -
  Arizona 1 - - -
United Kingdom 2 - - -
Germany - - 1 -
Domestic 3 (60%) - 1 (50%) -
Cross-border 2 (40%) - 1 (50%) -
Total 5 - 2 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
The Raine Group
1
Legal Deals
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
1

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
2 (100%)

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