M&A Deal Summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquires Dielectric

On June 18, 2013, Sinclair Broadcast Group acquired manufacturer Dielectric for 5M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sinclair Broadcast Group’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Sinclair Broadcast Group’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Sinclair Broadcast Group’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sinclair Broadcast Group’s 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-06-18
Target Dielectric
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Sinclair Broadcast Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 5M USD

Target

Dielectric

Raymond, Michigan, United States
Dielectric is the manufacturer of broadcast television, radio and wireless antennas, transmission lines, and RF systems.

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Buyer

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Media
Employees7,300
Revenue 3.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a television broadcasting company, owns or provides programming, operating, or sales services to television stations in the United States. Sinclair Broadcast Group was founded in 1986 and is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 11
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 8
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 11
Year (2013) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-19 Newport Television

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Broadcast TV company with 56 stations across 20 markets in the U.S.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-08 Fisher Communications

Seattle, Washington, United States

Fisher is a Seattle-based communications and media company focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences.

Buy $373M
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