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

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DIRECTV M&A Summary

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

DIRECTV’s largest acquisition to date was in 2008, when it acquired 180 Connect for $105M. DIRECTV has acquired in 4 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include media (20%) and safety/security (20%).

DIRECTV Ownership

Who owns DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is owned by TPG. It was acquired on February 25, 2021.

Is DIRECTV PE-backed?

Yes. DIRECTV is owned by private equity investor TPG.

DIRECTV Business Overview

Where is DIRECTV headquartered?

DIRECTV is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

What sector is DIRECTV in?

DIRECTV is a media company.

When was DIRECTV founded?

DIRECTV was founded in 1977.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity5
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 5
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6

DIRECTV

DIRECTV LLC

2260 East Imperial Highway,
El Segundo, California 90245
United States,
(310) 535-5000
www.directv.com

DIRECTV is a provider of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, programming, and industry-leading customer service to more than millions of customers in the U.S. and Latin America. DIRECTV was founded in 1977 and is based in El Segundo, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 5 - - - - - 5
vol $105M $105M
Sell (0.2/yr) # 1 - 1 - - - 2
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Game Show Network LLC 2021-10-18 - Divestiture
Santa Monica, California · www.gsngames.com
LifeShield LLC 2017-07-27 - Divestiture
Yardley, Pennsylvania · www.lifeshield.com
On Demand Real Time LLC 2013-12-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Stamford, Connecticut · www.liveclips.com
LifeShield LLC 2013-06-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Yardley, Pennsylvania · www.lifeshield.com
180 Connect, Inc. 2008-04-18 105M USD Add-on Acquisition
Englewood, Colorado
ReplayTV, Inc. 2007-12-13 - Add-on Acquisition
Cupertino, California
Game Show Network LLC 1992-05-07 - Add-on Acquisition
Santa Monica, California · www.gsngames.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Digital Media 1 (20%) - 1 (50%) -
Safety/Security 1 (20%) - 1 (50%) -
Business Services 1 (20%) 105M (100%) - -
Media 1 (20%) - - -
Technology Hardware 1 (20%) - - -
Total 5 $105M 2 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 5 105M 2 -
  California 2 - 1 -
  Pennsylvania 1 - 1 -
  Connecticut 1 - - -
  Colorado 1 105M - -
Total 5 $105M 2 -

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $105M
TOTAL $105M
Largest 180 Connect, Inc.
$105M (2008-04-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
40%
2 (40%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
50%
1 (50%)
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Media

Revenue

31,754   2013
(millions of USD)

Established

1977

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