M&A Deal Summary

Ithaca Holdings Acquires Big Machine Label Group

On June 30, 2019, Ithaca Holdings acquired media company Big Machine Label Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ithaca Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Ithaca Holdings’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ithaca Holdings’ 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-06-30
Target Big Machine Label Group
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Ithaca Holdings
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Big Machine Label Group

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Big Machine Label Group is an independent record label founded by Scott Borchetta. BMLG is home to Taylor Swift's music catalogue and superstar artists such as Reba Mcentire, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, and Lady Antebellum. The label group encompasses four imprints including Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., BMLG Records and Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. In 2012, BMLG launched publishing company Big Machine Music which today publishes hit songwriters such as Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton, Brandy Clark and Laura Veltz.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ithaca Holdings

Los Angeles, United States
Category Company
Sector Digital Media
DESCRIPTION

Ithaca is a fully integrated holding company with interests across music, tech, film, television, brands and culture. Led by SB Projects Founder Scooter Braun, who manages some of the biggest names in pop-culture including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Karlie Kloss, Zac Brown Band, Dan + Shay, Demi Lovato, Tori Kelly, and J. Balvin among others, Ithaca has built an elite portfolio of acquisitions and partnerships resulting in one of the most powerful and diverse holding groups in entertainment and media.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Media) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
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