M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2020-01-02 |
| Target | On Location Experiences |
| Sector | Media |
| Buyer(s) | Endeavor |
| Sellers(s) |
RedBird Capital Partners
The Carlyle Group Bruin Sports Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 650M USD |
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Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. Endeavor is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events, and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution, and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings. Endeavor was incorporated in 1898 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 12 |
| Sector (Media) | 5 of 6 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 9 of 9 |
| State (New York) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 9 of 10 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-26 |
NeuLion
Plainview, New York, United States NeuLion, Inc. offers solutions that power the highest quality digital experiences for live and on-demand content in up to 4K/HDR on any device. Through its end-to-end technology platform, NeuLion enables digital video management, distribution and monetization for content owners worldwide including the NFL, NBA, UFC, EFL, Euroleague, World Surf League, Univision, Sky Sports, Eleven Sports Network and others. NeuLion powers the entire video ecosystem for content owners and rights holders, consumer electronic companies, and third party video integrators through its MainConcept business. NeuLion’s robust consumer electronics licensing business enables consumer electronics manufacturers to provide a secure, high-quality video experience with premium screen resolution, up to Ultra HD/4K, across virtually all content formats, for a wide range of connected devices. NeuLion is headquartered in Plainview, NY. |
Buy | $250M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 |
OpenBet
London, United Kingdom OpenBet is a software provider to the sports betting and gaming industry. OpenBet's main products include an online operating platform, a sportsbook, and a module for the provision of casinos and other games. OpenBet was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | $1.2B |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| PE ASSETS | 8.6B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
RedBird Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented companies in the business services, financial services, sports/leisure/hospitality, and media/entertainment sectors. RedBird will consider opportunities throughout North America and has a particular interest in businesses at an inflection point with proven business models, strong management, and little debt. RedBird Capital Partners was formed in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 9 |
| Sector (Media) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 6 |
| State (New York) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 9 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-18 |
OneTeam Partners
Washington, District of Columbia, United States OneTeam Partners provides athletes to maximize the value of their name, image, and likeness rights. OneTeam will manage and further commercialize player intellectual property, beginning with established franchises in video games and trading cards. OneTeam Partners was established in 2019 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-22 |
SASP Toulouse Football Club
Toulouse, France SASP Toulouse Football Club evolves in the elite of French football, the Ligue 1. TFC governs all the sporting, economic and social activities of the professional football club of the city of Toulouse. The club has experienced an exceptional sporting ascent during the last ten seasons: two successive climbs, a title of French League Champion 2, two European qualifications, a preliminary round of Champions' league, a Gambardella cup, two semi-finals of National Cups and eight seasons in Ligue 1. Toulouse Football Club was formed in 1937 and is based in Toulouse, France. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 376.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 378 of 443 |
| Sector (Media) | 13 of 13 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 163 of 184 |
| State (New York) | 15 of 19 |
| Country (United States) | 216 of 250 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 20 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 52 of 130 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-20 |
Dept Agency
Amsterdam, Netherlands Dept Agency is a digital agency. Dept Agency merges creativity, technology, and data. Dept Agency was founded in 2016 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-06 |
Sundyne
Arvada, Colorado, United States Sundyne is a manufacturer of precision-engineered, highly reliable, safe, and efficient centrifugal pumps and compressors for use in the hydrocarbon processing, chemical processing, power generation, industrial, and high-pressure water applications. Sundyne was established in 1970 and is based in Arvada, Colorado. |
Sell | - |
Bruins Sports Capital is a private investment firm established to create, acquire and invest in enterprises leading the future of the sports and lifestyle industries. The Firm looks to partner with management teams to pursue strategic and operationally-focused opportunities. Bruin Sports Capital was established in 2014 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 3 |
| Sector (Media) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (New York) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-16 |
Two Circles
London, United Kingdom Two Circles is a data-driven sports marketing agency. Two Circles has established itself as the market leader for a data-driven approach to sports marketing in Europe. Employing 55 people, the agency works with leading sports rightsholders across 10 markets internationally, enabling them to deliver the right messages to the right customers at the right time and in doing so, deliver commercial growth across all key revenue streams. Two Circles was founded in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 |
OverTier
London, United Kingdom OverTier was created to build and operate direct-to-consumer streaming services. OverTier offers a resource set of data analytics, marketing services, and technological platforms all integrated to foster long-term 1×1 consumer relationships. |
Buy | - |
