M&A Deal Summary

Participant Media Acquires The Documentary Channel

On December 1, 2012, Participant Media acquired media company The Documentary Channel

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-12-01
Target The Documentary Channel
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Participant Media
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Documentary Channel

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The Documentary Channel, Inc. operates a television network that programs documentary films.

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Buyer

Participant Media

Beverly Hills, California, United States
Category Company
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Participant Media LLC is an entertainment company provides feature film, television, publishing, and digital content businesses.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Media) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2012) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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