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M&A Deal Summary

Ascent Media Group Acquires Cinetech

On October 21, 2004, Ascent Media Group acquired business services company Cinetech from Westar Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ascent Media Group’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Ascent Media Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ascent Media Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-10-21
Target Cinetech
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Ascent Media Group
Sellers(s) Westar Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Cinetech

Valencia, California, United States
Cinetech is the leading provider to major motion picture studios of film preservation and restoration services. With its proprietary technology and service capabilities, the company has developed a renowned reputation throughout the motion picture industry that has made it a primary choice for restoring and preserving some of the most cherished films in cinematic history.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ascent Media Group

Santa Monica, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1952
Sector Media
Employees3,825
DESCRIPTION

Ascent Media Group, Inc. provides end-to-end media and technology services for the creation, management, and distribution of media content.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-09-08 AccentHealth

Tampa, Florida, United States

AccentHealth LLC is a patient-education media company at the point of care, with a mission to inspire patients to live healthier lives. AccentHealth's Patient Engagement Platform combines innovative, award-winning digital products including the waiting room television network, interactive tablets for the exam room and mobile touchpoints. AccentHealth's world class content is produced by CNN's Medical Unit, hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and by Harvard Medical School

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Westar Capital

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Westar Capital LLC was a private investment firm focused on acquiring established middle-market growth companies in partnership with management. Westar also sought to provide equity financing for corporate expansions, restructurings, acquisitions, and fund shareholder liquidity needs. Westar Capital LLC was established in 1987 and was based in Costa Mesa, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 12
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 6
State: California M&A 4 of 7
Country: United States M&A 6 of 12
Year: 2004 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-08-23 Soff-Cut International

Corona, California, United States

Soff-Cut is the innovator and producer of early-entry concrete sawing equipment and replacement blades. Its products enable the concrete construction industry to greatly reduce or eliminate the early, random cracking of concrete slabs and flatwork.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-03-02 Consolidated Fire Protection

Irvine, California, United States

Consolidated Fire Protection, Inc. is an independently owned fire and life safety services company in the United States. The company's Cosco and Firetrol subsidiaries operate separately in markets across the western United States, offering design, installation, inspection, repair, and service of fire safety systems to protect life and property for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.

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