M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-02-01 |
| Target | Time Warner Book Group |
| Sector | Publishing |
| Buyer(s) | Lagardere |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 538M USD |
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Lagardere is a diversified media group which operates through four divisions. These include Lagardere Publishing, Lagardere Services, Lagardere Active, and Lagardere Unlimited. Lagardere was founded in 1826 and is based in Paris, France.
| DEAL STATS | # |
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| Overall | 1 of 13 |
| Sector: Publishing M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 13 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-18 |
Grolier
Danbury, Connecticut, United States Grolier, Inc. has three principal areas of operation a U.S. direct mail-to-home and e-commerce book clubs for children through age 5, the on-line and print publisher of children's reference products (including major encyclopedias) sold primarily to U.S. school libraries, and significant international operations in the United Kingdom, Canada and Southeast Asia. Grolier also publishes trade books under the Orchard Books, Children's Press and Franklin Watts imprints, sold both to libraries and the trade. |
Sell | $400M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-20 |
SPORTFIVE
Altrincham, United Kingdom SPORTFIVE is a globally active sports marketing business focusing on the buying & selling of sponsorship and media rights as well as brand consulting, event management and athlete management. Its success is built on long-standing relationships on a global scale paired with decades of experience and an innovative spirit to bring together brands, rightsholders, media platforms, and sports fans. SPORTFIVE is a trusted partner for business with the world’s leading clubs, leagues, and federations in established sports markets such as soccer, handball, and Olympics as well as in growth markets such as eSports. SPORTFIVE is based in Altrincham, United Kingdom. |
Buy | €865M |
