M&A Deal Summary

Scopely Acquires GSN Games

On October 18, 2021, Scopely acquired digital media company GSN Games from Sony Pictures Entertainment, DIRECTV and AT&T

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Scopely’s 2nd transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Scopely’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Scopely’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-18
Target GSN Games
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Scopely
Sellers(s) Sony Pictures Entertainment
DIRECTV
AT&T
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

GSN Games

Santa Monica, California, United States
GSN Games presents original and classic game programming and games via its cable network, the digital ad-supported network, Game Show Central, the GameShowNetwork.com website and its position as one of the leading social casino games companies in the world at GSN.com. Its cross-platform content also includes GSN Games’ portfolio of free mobile casual and social games. Game Show Enterprises, the production arm of the network, develops and produces hundreds of hours of original episodes, making Game Show Network the premiere destination for fun, family-friendly programming. Game Show Network is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers, and telcos. Game Show Network was founded in 1999 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Scopely

Culver City, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Digital Media
DESCRIPTION

Scopely is a free-to-play interactive entertainment network. With a network of more than 125 million users, Scopely has built the central monetization and distribution platform to publish genre-defining hit games for casual and core gamers. Scopely was formed in 2011 and is based in Culver City, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Digital Media) 2 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (California) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-22 The Walt Disney - Foxnext Games

San Jose, California, United States

The Walt Disney Co's Foxnext Games is a developer of MARVEL Strike Force and Cold Iron Studios in San Jose, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-10 Burlingame Studios

Burlingame, California, United States

Burlingame Studios is an operator and a developer of a gaming company. Burlingame Studios is based in Burlingame, California.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Culver City, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Media
Revenue 8.0B USD (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. is an American television and film production and distribution company.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-10 Silvergate Media

New York, New York, United States

Silvergate Media is a highly creative TV production and licensing company, driven by big ideas and big collaborations, which has built Octonauts into a global success, produced and delivered Sunny Day for Nickelodeon and Hilda for Netflix. Silvergate is in production on four new properties for partners Netflix, Disney, and Nickelodeon, as well as producing a string of new content for its hit series Octonauts and Hilda.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-25 Pixomondo

Los Angeles, California, United States

Pixomondo is a visual effects and digital media company. Pixomondo is one of the largest independent international VFX studios, widely known for its award-winning work film, TV, theme parks and advertising. Pixomondo was founded in 2001 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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SELLER

DIRECTV

El Segundo, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Media
Revenue 31.8B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

DIRECTV is a provider of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, programming, and industry-leading customer service to more than millions of customers in the U.S. and Latin America. DIRECTV was founded in 1977 and is based in El Segundo, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-27 LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

LifeShield LLC is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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SELLER

AT&T

Dallas, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Communications
Employees148,290
Revenue 122.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
AT&T's corporate headquarters in downtown Dallas, Texas.
AT&T's corporate headquarters in downtown Dallas, Texas.

AT&T is a provider of telecommunications services in the United States and the world. AT&T offers services and products to consumers in the US and services and products to businesses and other providers of telecommunications services worldwide. AT&T's services and products include wireless communications, local exchange services, long-distance services, data/broadband and Internet services, video services, telecommunications equipment, managed networking, and wholesale services. AT&T was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 24
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 16 of 20
State (California) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 17 of 21
Year (2021) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-02 AT&T - Vyatta Routing and Switching Technology

Dallas, Texas, United States

AT&T's Vyatta Routing and Switching Technology expertise will serve to expand and accelerate Ciena’s Adaptive IP solution set. AT&T's Vyatta Routing and Switching Technology are based in Dallas, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-21 Xandr

New York, New York, United States

Xandr provides a data-enabled technology platform with tools that help power a diverse ecosystem connecting marketers and media owners through first-party, data-led advertising solutions across its network. Xandr is based in New York, New York.

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