M&A Deal Summary

Accelerate360 Acquires Media Solutions

On November 2, 2021, Accelerate360 acquired media company Media Solutions

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Accelerate360’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Accelerate360’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Accelerate360’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-02
Target Media Solutions
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Accelerate360
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Media Solutions

Madison, Alabama, United States
Media Solutions is a provider of processing and analyzing data, and category management. The company is an exclusive supplier of thousands of magazines and other products to the top bookstores, club stores, travel centers and specialty retailers in the U.S. Media Solutions is based in Madison, Alabama.

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Buyer

Accelerate360

Smyrna, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Accelerate360 is a distribution, sales, marketing, and media conglomerate that provides customized solutions for retailers and consumer product brands across each of our lines of business. The company has a proven track record in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Direct to Consumer (DTC) fulfillment as well as sourcing, retail program development, marketing, sales, category management, and media solutions. Its internal brand and marketing studio manages proprietary brand development and marketing services throughout the ecosystem. Accelerate360 is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and with offices and facilities across the U.S.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-02 Dakota News

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Dakota News is a family-owned distribution company supplying magazines, books, and a number of other products. The company has grown from servicing retailers with truck delivery in 4 states to now 12 along with adding a specialty division with retailers receiving supply in 34 states. Dakota News was formed in 1954 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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