M&A Deal Summary

The Exxel Group SA Acquires Illusion Studios

On January 1, 2007, The Exxel Group SA acquired media company Illusion Studios

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Exxel Group SA’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is The Exxel Group SA’s 1st transaction in Argentina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-01-01
Target Illusion Studios
Sector Media
Buyer(s) The Exxel Group SA
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Illusion Studios

Martinez, Argentina
Illusion Studios combines state-of-the-art computer generated technology and world-class Argentine creative talent to develop and produce proprietary animated movie and TV content targeted to the family entertainment market.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Exxel Group SA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Exxel Group is an Argentine private investment firm that primarily seeks investments in South/Latin American companies. In addition to investing locally, Exxel also invests in US companies. Exxel specifically targets buyout transactions and requires full managerial control of its investments. Industry sectors of interest include business services, restaurants, retail, defense, beverages, consumer products, leisure, entertainment, utilities, healthcare, and transportation. The Exxel Group was formed in 1991 and is based in Buenos Aires.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 4 of 4
Country: Argentina M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 2
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