M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-12-10 |
| Target | Tempo Music |
| Sector | Media |
| Buyer(s) |
Providence Equity Partners
Warner Music Group |
| Deal Type | Joint Venture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 36.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 115 of 137 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 27 of 29 |
| Type: Joint Venture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: New York M&A | 10 of 12 |
| Country: United States M&A | 74 of 86 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 7 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-03 |
SnapApp
Newton, Massachusetts, United States SnapApp is an interactive content creation platform that enables marketers to boost results by 2-3x across all their existing marketing programs. SnapApp, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-16 |
Anthology
Boca Raton, Florida, United States Anthology is a provider of administrative software solutions to higher education, nonprofit organizations, and other learning industries. Anthology's product suite includes student information systems, constituent relationship management, enterprise resource planning, student and alumni engagement, retention, and compliance solutions. Anthology was founded in 1988 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Sector | Media |
| Employees | 5,800 |
| Revenue | 6.4B USD (2024) |
Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry, including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros., and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music. WMG comprises an array of businesses aimed at helping artists achieve long-term creative and financial success while providing consumers with the highest-quality music content available. WMG is engaged in the recorded music business (including artist services) and the music publishing business, and is a leading company in national and international repertoire that operates through numerous international affiliates and licensees in more than 50 countries. Warner Music Group was formed in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 15 |
| Sector: Media M&A | 6 of 10 |
| Type: Joint Venture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: New York M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 6 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-17 |
E.M.P. Merchandising Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Lingen, Germany E.M.P. Merchandising Handelsgesellschaft mbH is an online multi-channel retailer of rock music and entertainment-inspired apparel and accessories. EMP today offers fans merchandise from globally renowned bands such as Twenty One Pilots, Panic! At The Disco, Metallica, Motörhead, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Doors, and many others. Beyond music, the company has established itself as a lifestyle e-tailer, offering merchandise from major entertainment brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter; gaming brands such as Nintendo and PlayStation; sporting franchises such as the NFL; and alternative fashion brands such as Vans. The company operates a network of websites serving 18 European countries, with a community of millions of customers, and a fast-growing paid loyalty program. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-14 |
IMGN Media
New York, New York, United States IMGN Media is a digital media company. IMGN creates and curates shareable social media content on mobile-first platforms. IMGN Media was established in 2015 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | - |
