M&A Deal Summary

DIRECTV Acquires LiveClips

On December 6, 2013, DIRECTV acquired media company LiveClips from Advantage Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DIRECTV’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is DIRECTV’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is DIRECTV’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-12-06
Target LiveClips
Sector Media
Buyer(s) DIRECTV
Sellers(s) Advantage Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

LiveClips

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
LiveClips is a provider of live streaming for sporting events to internet-enabled devices or mobile devices

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DIRECTV

El Segundo, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Media
Revenue 31.8B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

DIRECTV provides digital television entertainment services, offering advanced technology, diverse programming, and strong customer support to millions of customers across the U.S. and Latin America. DIRECTV was founded in 1977 and is based in El Segundo, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
State: Connecticut M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2013 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-05 LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

LifeShield is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-27 LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

LifeShield is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Advantage Capital Partners

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 2.6B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Advantage Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing growth capital to a variety of companies. The Firm's geographic coverage includes Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Texas, Wisconsin and Washington DC. Advantage looks to initially commit $0.5 to $2 million per investment and can provide mezzanine debt in addition to equity capital. Areas of interest include communications, information technology, life science, and energy. Advantage Capital was formed in 1992 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 48 of 113
Sector: Media M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 22 of 66
State: Connecticut M&A 1 of 10
Country: United States M&A 48 of 113
Year: 2013 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-12 EnerSciences

Austin, Texas, United States

EnerSciences is an energy science group focused on the development of products and services for the energy industry. The company develops and offers cost-effective solutions in drilling, completion, frac, gas-to-liquid processing, and industrial chemicals. EnerSciences was founded in 2011 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-01 Ashlar Medical

Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States

Ashlar Medical LLC is a manufacturer of medical products for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary conditions.

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