M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-01-04 |
| Target | Rhino Video Games |
| Sector | Gaming |
| Buyer(s) | GameStop |
| Sellers(s) | Blockbuster |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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GameStop is a video game and entertainment software retailer. GameStop was founded in 1996 and is based in Grapevine, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 11 |
| Sector: Gaming M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: Florida M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 9 |
| Year: 2007 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-06 |
EB Games
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. is the ownership entity of EB Games, a national chain of video game stores. EB Games was formed in 1977 and was based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | $1.4B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-01 |
Micromania France SAS
Valbonne, France Micromania is a video game retailer in France with 332 stores. Since the end of August 2005, when Pierre Cuilleret (founder of The Phone House) became President of Micromania, the company has strengthened its position as a leader, opening more than 130 stores in 3 years. Micromania team members share a successful, growth focused culture, founded on a passion for video games, offering personalized advice and customer service. With annual revenues on a current run-rate exceeding EUR 500 million, Micromania continues to build on its strong brand reputation. With its Megacarte loyalty program, and with initiatives such as the launch of its Pink Megacarte, hosting of in-store discovery events for senior people, Micromania has contributed to opening the video games market to a wider audience. |
Buy | €480M |
Blockbuster, Inc. was an international chain of video rental stores. The Company was formed in 1985.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector: Gaming M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: Florida M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2007 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-05 |
Rhino Video Games
Gainesville, Florida, United States Rhino Video Games a video game retailer. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 |
Blockbuster de México S.A. de C.V
Mexico City, Mexico Blockbuster de México, S.A. de C.V is a provider of video rental services. |
Sell | - |
