Cox Media Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Cox Media Group M&A Summary

Cox Media Group has acquired 2 companies of its own. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 5 assets.

Cox Media Group’s largest acquisition to date was in 2000, when it acquired Marlin Broadcasting for $125M. Cox Media Group has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include media (100%).

Cox Media Group Ownership

Who owns Cox Media Group?

Cox Media Group is owned by Apollo Global Management. It was acquired on December 17, 2019.

Is Cox Media Group PE-backed?

Yes. Cox Media Group is owned by private equity investor Apollo Global Management.

Cox Media Group Business Overview

Where is Cox Media Group headquartered?

Cox Media Group is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

What sector is Cox Media Group in?

Cox Media Group is a media company.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity2
    • M&A Sell Activity5
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 8
  • M&A Advisors 1

Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group, Inc.

6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
United States,
(800) 367-5690
www.coxmediagroup.com

Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of CoxReps. CMG provides valuable local content to viewers in the communities in which it serves. Cox Media operations primarily include 33 high-quality, market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 54 radio stations in 10 markets and numerous over-the-top (OTT) and digital platforms. Cox Media Group's portfolio includes primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable independent stations. Additionally, the company also offers a full suite of local and regional advertising services with Local Solutions. Cox Media Group is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
vol $125M $125M
Sell (0.8/yr) # 1 1 - 2 1 - 5
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Cox Media Group - Houston Radio Stations 2023-04-11 - Divestiture
Houston, Texas
CoxReps 2022-07-13 - Divestiture
New York, New York · www.coxreps.com
Gamut 2022-07-13 - Divestiture
New York, New York · www.gamut.media
Cox Media Group, Inc. - Three Ohio Newspapers 2020-02-10 - Divestiture
Atlanta, Georgia
Valpak 2017-01-03 - Divestiture
Petersburg, Florida · www.valpak.com
Newport Television 2012-07-19 - Add-on Acquisition
Kansas City, Missouri · www.newporttv.com
Marlin Broadcasting LLC 2000-02-10 125M USD Add-on Acquisition
Hartford, Connecticut
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Media 2 (100%) 125M (100%) 3 (60%) -
Marketing - - 1 (20%) -
Publishing - - 1 (20%) -
Total 2 $125M 5 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 125M 5 -
  New York - - 2 -
  Missouri 1 - - -
  Connecticut 1 125M - -
  Texas - - 1 -
  Georgia - - 1 -
  Florida - - 1 -
Total 2 $125M 5 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Progress Partners, Inc.
 2

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $125M
TOTAL $125M
Largest Marlin Broadcasting LLC
$125M (2000-02-10)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
100%
2 (100%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
60%
3 (60%)
Strategic(s)
40%
2 (40%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Media

Revenue

1,800   2013
(millions of USD)

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