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Blockbuster Acquires Rhino Video Games

On May 5, 2005, Blockbuster acquired gaming company Rhino Video Games

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blockbuster’s 1st transaction in the Gaming sector.
  • This is Blockbuster’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blockbuster’s 1st transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • Rhino Video Games was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2007.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-05-05
Target Rhino Video Games
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Blockbuster
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Rhino Video Games

Gainesville, Florida, United States
Rhino Video Games a video game retailer.

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Buyer

Blockbuster

Dallas, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Blockbuster, Inc. was an international chain of video rental stores. The Company was formed in 1985.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Gaming M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-04 Rhino Video Games

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Rhino Video Games a video game retailer.

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