M&A Deal Summary

Encompass Digital Media Acquires Babcock Media Services

On August 29, 2018, Encompass Digital Media acquired media company Babcock Media Services from Babcock International Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Encompass Digital Media’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Encompass Digital Media’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-08-29
Target Babcock Media Services
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Encompass Digital Media
Sellers(s) Babcock International Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Babcock Media Services

London, United Kingdom
Babcock Media Services is a trusted media partner to the world’s major broadcasters and content owners company provide the complete range of fully-managed solutions to deliver channels and content to global audiences across any platform. Company dedicated team of experts work closely with customers and industry specialists to tailor solutions for maximum efficiency. Managing critical infrastructure around the world we deliver the confidence of a reputation built on over 80 years in broadcasting.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Encompass Digital Media

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Company
Founded 2007
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Encompass Digital Media is a provider of outsourced mission-critical channel origination and broadcast services to cable networks and government entities. Encompass supports over 300 cable channels globally through its facilities in the United States, the UK and Singapore. It also provides ancillary services including digital archiving, 24/7/365 quality control, disaster recovery, transportable fiber and satellite services and production & editing facilities. Encompass Digital Media was founded in 2007 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Babcock International Group

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1891
Sector Environmental
Employees26,200
Revenue 4.4B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Babcock International Group is a multinational support services company specialising in managing complex assets and infrastructure in safety- and mission-critical environments. Babcock International Group was incorporated in 1891 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 5
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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