M&A Deal Summary

Sporting News Acquires One-on-One Sports

On January 1, 1993, Sporting News acquired media company One-on-One Sports from Seaport Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sporting News’ 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Sporting News’ 1st transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 1993-01-01
Target One-on-One Sports
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Sporting News
Sellers(s) Seaport Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

One-on-One Sports

United States
One-on-One Sports, Inc. is a 24 hour sports talk radio network in the US with over 400 affiliates and four owned and operated AM radio stations.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sporting News

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Sports oriented media company.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 1993 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Seaport Capital

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Seaport Capital is a private equity firm that targets equity and mezzanine investments in private middle-market companies. Funds are generally used to support late-stage growth opportunities, as well as buyouts and recapitalizations. Seaport prefers businesses with high margins and recurring revenues. Sectors of interest include marketing services, publishing, media, communications, business services, education, software, cable, and information services. Seaport seeks private companies valued between $25 and $150 million and looks to commit up to $40 million of equity per transaction. Seaport requires board representation and typically holds investments for three to seven years. Seaport Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 31
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 19
Country: United States M&A 1 of 29
Year: 1993 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-01-01 Advantage Outdoor

Abilene, Texas, United States

Advantage Outdoor is an advertisement company operating approximately 5,000 outdoor advertising display faces in markets throughout Texas and surrounding states.

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