M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-07-30 |
| Target | Playtika |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Buyer(s) |
Hony Capital
Yunfeng Capital Giant Network Group |
| Sellers(s) | Caesars Entertainment |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 4.4B USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hony Capital (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a private equity firm focused on investment opportunities across China. The Firm targets buyouts and commercializations of Chinese state-owned enterprises as well as growth capital investments in rapidly-growing private Chinese companies. Hony's primary focus is within the construction materials, pharmaceuticals, construction machinery, retail, and consumer goods sectors, however, the firm will also consider opportunities in media/entertainment, financial services, energy, and resources. Hony is a long-term investor and is sponsored by Legend Holdings, parent of computer maker Lenovo amongst other properties. Hony Capital is located in Beijing, China.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 29 of 41 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (Israel) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2016) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-11 |
Linmon Pictures
Shanghai, China Linmon Pictures is an operator of a boutique studio. Ningmeng Pictures is based in Shanghai, China. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 |
Perfect Diary
Hong Kong, China Perfect Diary offers a complete lineup of stylish makeup that includes eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses, lip stains, setting powders and so much more. Perfect Diary was founded in 2016 and is based in Hong Kong, China. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Venture Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Yunfeng Capital is a private equity firm focused on buyouts and growth investments in China. The Firm looks to make investments in companies benefitting from recent trends in China, including increased urbanization, access to technology, and rising disposable incomes. Sectors of interest include technology, media, communications, consumer products, and healthcare. Yunfeng Capital was formed in 2010 by Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, and David Yu, founder of Target Media. Yunfeng Capital is based in Shanghai.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 2 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Israel) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-01 |
Genuity Science
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Genuity Science is a life science technology company that provides world-leading genomics and multi-omic analytics bolstered by an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform to illuminate the underlying cause of cancer and other diseases. Genuity Science is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Sector | Digital Media |
| Employees | 1,376 |
| Revenue | 2.9B CNY (2023) |
Giant Network Group is a Chinese online games developer and operator. Its ZT Online series is among the most popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) in China. Giant counts nearly 50 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) and several top-grossing mobile titles across its broader portfolio of games. Giant Network Group was founded in 1994 and is based in Shanghai, China.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Israel) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-15 |
Playtika
Herzliya Pituach, Israel Playtika, headquartered in Israel with additional studios and offices in Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Canada, Japan, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, is a global social and mobile free-to-play games company. Playtika was formed in 2010 and is based in Herzliya Pituach, Israel. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Sector | Gaming |
| Employees | 68,000 |
| Revenue | 8.2B USD (2018) |
Caesars Entertainment is a diversified casino entertainment provider with casinos and resorts in the US, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition to casinos, Caesars' facilities typically include hotel and convention space, restaurants, and non-gaming entertainment facilities. Caesars Entertainment Corp. was established in 1937 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector (Digital Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Divestiture) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (Israel) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2016) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-16 |
Playtika
Herzliya Pituach, Israel Playtika, headquartered in Israel with additional studios and offices in Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Canada, Japan, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, is a global social and mobile free-to-play games company. Playtika was formed in 2010 and is based in Herzliya Pituach, Israel. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-17 |
Centaur
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Centaur is an owner and operator of the Hoosier Park Racing and Casino. Centaur operates a thorough bred and standardbred horseracing track in Andersen, Indiana, and an OTB network throughout Indiana. Centaur is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
Buy | $1.7B |
