M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2014-01-03 |
| Target | Autotrader |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | Cox Enterprises |
| Sellers(s) |
Providence Equity Partners
Cox Enterprises |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 50,000 |
Cox Enterprises is a global conglomerate with interests in communications, media, and automotive services. The company operates through its major subsidiaries, including Cox Communications, which is one of the largest broadband and entertainment companies in the United States, providing high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony services. Cox Automotive is another significant division, offering a wide array of automotive services and solutions, including vehicle remarketing, digital marketing, software solutions for automotive dealers, and financial services. Cox Media Group, although its portfolio has evolved over the years, has been involved in broadcasting, publishing, and digital media. Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 10 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 7 |
| State (Georgia) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 9 |
| Year (2014) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-05 |
Autotrader
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Autotrader is an online automotive marketplace, aggregating millions of new and used car listings from auto dealers. Autotrader was formed in 1997 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-18 |
Southern Experience
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Southern Experience LLC (Experience) is a cloud based fan experience technology company dedicated to making sure fans enjoy live events to the fullest extent possible. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| 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 | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 100 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 13 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 19 of 40 |
| State (Georgia) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 26 of 68 |
| Year (2014) | 1 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-01 |
PT Komet Infra Nusantara
Jakarta, Indonesia PT Komet Infra Nusantara is an independent telecommunications tower platform in Indonesia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-06 |
Stream International
Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States Stream Global Services (formerly Global BPO Services) is a global provider of business process outsourcing, delivering a range of services, including technical support, customer service, sales and customer retention. |
Sell | $820M |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Sector | Diversified |
| Employees | 50,000 |
Cox Enterprises is a global conglomerate with interests in communications, media, and automotive services. The company operates through its major subsidiaries, including Cox Communications, which is one of the largest broadband and entertainment companies in the United States, providing high-speed internet, digital television, and telephony services. Cox Automotive is another significant division, offering a wide array of automotive services and solutions, including vehicle remarketing, digital marketing, software solutions for automotive dealers, and financial services. Cox Media Group, although its portfolio has evolved over the years, has been involved in broadcasting, publishing, and digital media. Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 3 |
| Sector (Internet Software and Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Georgia) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 3 |
| Year (2014) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-05 |
Autotrader
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Autotrader is an online automotive marketplace, aggregating millions of new and used car listings from auto dealers. Autotrader was formed in 1997 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-18 |
Southern Experience
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Southern Experience LLC (Experience) is a cloud based fan experience technology company dedicated to making sure fans enjoy live events to the fullest extent possible. |
Buy | - |
