M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2010-12-14 |
Target | Bresnan Communications |
Sector | Media |
Buyer(s) | Altice |
Sellers(s) |
Quadrangle Group
The Blackstone Group Providence Equity Partners |
Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
Deal Value | 1.4B USD |
Advisor(s) | Credit Suisse Investment Banking (Financial) Holland & Hart (Legal) |
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Altice is a telecommunications, media, and entertainment company with a portfolio of operations that includes digital television, voice and high-speed Internet services, some of the country's most-watched national television networks, and valuable local media and programming properties. Altice was founded in 2015 and is based in Long Island City, New York.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 3 of 7 |
Sector (Media) | 2 of 3 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 6 |
State (New York) | 2 of 3 |
Country (United States) | 3 of 7 |
Year (2010) | 1 of 1 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2008-07-29 |
Newsday
Melville, New York, United States Newsday is a daily newspapers, serving Long Island and New York City. In addition to the newspaper and Newsday.com, Newsday Media Group includes amNewYork, the fast-growing free daily in New York City with an average weekday circulation of 335,000, plus the Star Community Publishing Group of weekly shoppers and Island Publications' portfolio of lifestyle magazines. |
Buy | $650M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2013-06-27 |
Clearview Cinemas Theaters
United States Clearview Cinemas Theaters LLC operates chain of community-centered movie theaters that target families and value-oriented older audiences. |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 2000 |
PE ASSETS | 3.0B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Quadrangle Group is a specialist private equity firm focused on the information and communications technology services sectors. Quadrangle was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 14 of 20 |
Sector (Media) | 5 of 6 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 5 of 8 |
State (New York) | 3 of 3 |
Country (United States) | 13 of 16 |
Year (2010) | 3 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 9 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2010-11-03 |
MGM
Beverly Hills, California, United States MGM is an entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
---|---|---|---|
2012-07-19 |
Suddenlink
St. Louis, Missouri, United States Suddenlink is a major U.S. cable broadband provider, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.3 million customers in North Carolina, West Virginia, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and California. Suddenlink was formed in 2003 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. |
Sell | $6.6B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1987 |
PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 52 of 174 |
Sector (Media) | 6 of 7 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 21 of 67 |
State (New York) | 4 of 12 |
Country (United States) | 35 of 105 |
Year (2010) | 3 of 4 |
Size (of disclosed) | 33 of 57 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2010-12-01 |
NSL
Hyderabad, India Nuziveedu Seeds (NSL) develops, produces and distributes hybrid seeds and is India's largest hybrid cotton seed company. NSL was formed in 1973 and is based in Hyderabad, India. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2010-12-21 |
China Animal Healthcare
Beijing, China China Animal Healthcare Ltd. is a producer of animal healthcare products. Its products range from traditional chemical drugs in powder and injection forms, and biochemical drugs such as vaccines for swine fever, blue ear, and Hand-Foot-Mouth Diseases (“HFMD”). |
Sell | - |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1989 |
PE ASSETS | 36.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 22 of 100 |
Sector (Media) | 8 of 23 |
Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 10 of 40 |
State (New York) | 2 of 9 |
Country (United States) | 14 of 68 |
Year (2010) | 3 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 15 of 35 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2010-11-03 |
MGM
Beverly Hills, California, United States MGM is an entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-01-01 |
VI
Mumbai, India VI provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. VI was founded in 1995 and is based in Mumbai, India. |
Sell | - |