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| Date | February 19, 2015 |
| Target | Stephens Media |
| Sector | Media |
| Buyer(s) | Gannett |
| Sellers(s) |
The Stephens Group
Stephens Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 103M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Stephens (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Employees | 12,800 |
| Revenue | 2.5B USD (2024) |
Gannett is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. The company's portfolio includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary with over 120 local media brands operating in the United Kingdom. It also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. Gannett was founded in 1997 and is based in McLean, Virginia.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 16 |
| Sector: Media | 4 of 7 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition | 4 of 10 |
| State: Nevada | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States | 5 of 16 |
| Year: 2015 | 2 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-12 |
Halifax Media Group
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Halifax’s strategy is to invest long-term capital in quality companies positioned in strong markets that are closely connected to the community. Our expectation is to invest for the long term. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-03 |
Dispatch Printing - Publishing Assets
United States Dispatch Printing - Publishing Assets includes the sale of The Columbus Dispatch, and the Company's other print publications including Columbus Monthly, Crave, Capital Style, Columbus CEO and ThisWeek Community Newspapers. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Family Office |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Stephens Group is a private investment firm focused on long-term investments in mid-sized companies. The Firm looks to partner with management teams when pursuing acquisitions. Sectors of interest include energy, energy services, business services, industrials, consumer products, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, technology, media, and communications. The Stephens Group was originally established in 1933 and is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 30 |
| Sector: Media | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition | 9 of 13 |
| State: Nevada | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States | 15 of 27 |
| Year: 2015 | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 |
Coda Petroleum
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Coda Petroleum, Inc. is a private junior oil and gas company focused on the exploration and development of oil prospects in the WCSB. Coda Petroleum is based in Calgary, Alberta. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-05 |
Universal Fiber Systems
Bristol, Tennessee, United States Universal Fiber Systems is a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty synthetic fibers for niche segments of the commercial carpet, transportation carpet, and specialty textile industries. Universal Fiber Systems was founded in 1969 and is based in Bristol, Tennessee. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Stephens Capital Partners is the direct, private equity investment arm of financial services firm Stephens, Inc. Stephens Capital looks to acquire minority or majority stakes in mid-sized, profitable companies in partnership with management. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US valued between $50 and $200 million. Stephens Capital will not consider venture investments or turnaround situations. Stephens Capital Partners is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 20 of 42 |
| Sector: Media | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition | 11 of 21 |
| State: Nevada | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States | 20 of 40 |
| Year: 2015 | 2 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-12 |
Halifax Media Group
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Halifax’s strategy is to invest long-term capital in quality companies positioned in strong markets that are closely connected to the community. Our expectation is to invest for the long term. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-06 |
TAS Commercial Concrete Construction
Houston, Texas, United States TAS Commercial Concrete Construction LLC provides turnkey-ready commercial buildings as well as a variety of other concrete pouring and finishing services. TAS Commercial Concrete Construction was established in 1980 and is based in Houston, Texas. |
Sell | $115M |
