M&A Deal Summary

RedBird Capital Partners Acquires AC Milan

On June 1, 2022, private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners acquired leisure company AC Milan from Elliott for 1.2B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is RedBird Capital Partners’ 4th transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is RedBird Capital Partners’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is RedBird Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Italy.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-06-01
Target AC Milan
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) RedBird Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Elliott
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 1.2B EUR

Target

AC Milan

Milan, Italy
AC Milan is a professional football club. AC Milan was founded in 1899 and is based in Milan, Italy.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

RedBird Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RedBird Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented companies in the business services, financial services, sports/leisure/hospitality, and media/entertainment sectors. RedBird will consider opportunities throughout North America and has a particular interest in businesses at an inflection point with proven business models, strong management, and little debt. RedBird Capital Partners was formed in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 44
Sector: Leisure M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Italy M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-06 Main Event

Plano, Texas, United States

Main Event is a family entertainment brand that offers a unique Eat.Bowl.Play experience featuring state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, captivating game rooms featuring the latest video and amusement, stylish billiards, energetic bars, and high-quality restaurants. In addition to providing free wi-fi, guests rave about the superior value of activities including happy hour specials, combination deals, and birthday, private, and corporate parties/events. Main Event was founded in 1998 and is based in Plano, Texas.

Sell $835M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-19 Talent Systems

Los Angeles, California, United States

Talent Systems is a technology solution provider for casting and auditioning that connects talent and their representatives with casting directors in film, television, theater, print, voiceover, and commercials. Talent Systems is based in Los Angeles, California.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Elliott


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 59.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Elliott Management is a diversified investment management firm consisting of private equity, distressed, and hedge funds. The Firm's private equity group looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in private companies. In addition to private equity investing, Elliott looks to acquire positions in public companies, distressed assets, real estate, and commodities. Elliott Management was formed in 1977 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector: Leisure M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: Italy M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-29 Nielsen

New York, New York, United States

Nielsen is a global information and measurement company that provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of consumers and consumer behaviour. Nielsen delivers critical media and marketing information, analytics, and industry expertise about what consumers buy and what consumers watch (consumer interaction with television, online and mobile) on a global and local basis. Nielsen was founded in 1923 and is based in New York City.

Buy $16.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-03 Enra Specialist Finance

Borehamwood, United Kingdom

Enra Specialist Finance is a specialist distributor of secured loans, and also specializes in bridging finance and commercial mortgages. Its market share enables it to offer highly competitive loan solutions to intermediaries and their clients, and a strong flow of business for specialist lenders. Enra Specialist Finance is based in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.

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