M&A Deal Summary

ITV Studios Acquires Plimsoll Productions

On June 14, 2022, ITV Studios acquired media company Plimsoll Productions from Lloyds TSB Development Capital for 131M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ITV Studios’ 3rd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is ITV Studios’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ITV Studios’ 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-06-14
Target Plimsoll Productions
Sector Media
Buyer(s) ITV Studios
Sellers(s) Lloyds TSB Development Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 131M GBP

Target

Plimsoll Productions

Bristol, United Kingdom
Plimsoll Productions is an independent television production company in the UK. Plimsoll Productions BAFTA, EMMY, and Academy Award-winning team specializes in wildlife, documentary, live, and factual entertainment shows. Plimsoll Productions was founded in 2013 and is based in Bristol, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ITV Studios

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

ITV Studios Ltd. is a production company with sales & distribution, consumer products and production on a global scale.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Media) 3 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 4
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-04 Spoke

Richmond, United Kingdom

Spoke is a vertically integrated online menswear brand that uses an e-commerce model to give men exactly what they're looking for: properly made clothes that really fit, without the luxury markup. Its clothes are cut in more sizes, from the very best fabric and trim - then sold directly to the consumer, at a sane price. Spoke was formed in 2013 and is based in Richmond, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-25 Hartswood Films

Richmond, United Kingdom

Hartswood Films is a production company that produces scripted series, including recent ITVX and ITV1 hit Douglas Is Cancelled, Prime Video’s critically acclaimed returning psychological thriller The Devil’s Hour, and the BBC’s Emmy award-winning Sherlock. Hartswood Films is based in Richmond, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lloyds TSB Development Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd (LDC) is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group Plc and invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 182 of 192
Sector (Media) 10 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 87 of 92
Country (United Kingdom) 176 of 186
Year (2022) 5 of 8
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 61
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-07 Specialist People Services

Bradford, United Kingdom

Specialist People Services is a recruitment business providing critical labor solutions to the logistics market in the UK and internationally. The group encompasses the operating brands Driver Hire Nationwide, Driver Hire Australia, Driver Risk Management, and ISS Labour. Specialist People Services was formed in 1983 and is based in Bradford, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-21 Blis Media

London, United Kingdom

Blis Media is an advertising technology company that uses location and demographic data to define digital audiences. Blis Media Ltd. provides the most accurate location data and rich contextualized consumer behavioral insights for advertisers. Blis Media was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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