M&A Deal Summary

Lion Forge Comics Acquires Magnetic Press

On October 5, 2016, Lion Forge Comics acquired digital media company Magnetic Press

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lion Forge Comics’ 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Lion Forge Comics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lion Forge Comics’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-10-05
Target Magnetic Press
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Lion Forge Comics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Magnetic Press

Burbank, California, United States
Magnetic Press is a Publishing company focusing on premiere original graphic novels from worldwide talent deserving wider recognition. With decades of combined experience in narrative production, print manufacturing, digital development, cross-media marketing, and global distribution, MAGNETIC PRESS is primed to take the concept of publishing into the future.

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Buyer

Lion Forge Comics

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Digital Media
DESCRIPTION

Lion Forge Comics and its young readers imprint, Roar Comics, creates award-winning comic books and graphic novels with globally recognized licensed properties and on-trend original concepts. In its first year of solo-branded print publication, Lion Forge will bring approximately 28 titles (single issues, serials, trade paperback collections, and original graphic novels) to market.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Digital Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1