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M&A Deal Summary

Vibe Media Co. Acquires Access Network Services

On January 6, 2012, Vibe Media Co. acquired media company Access Network Services from InterMedia Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vibe Media Co.’s 2nd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Vibe Media Co.’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vibe Media Co.’s 2nd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-01-06
Target Access Network Services
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Vibe Media Co.
Sellers(s) InterMedia Partners
Deal Type Merger

Target

Access Network Services

New York, New York, United States
Access Network is a media and technology platform serving leading content publishers through providing the leading, turn-key, hyper-local content search and management platform. Publishers use our technology and content platform to create, configure, and distribute custom-branded, localonline and mobile applications. Brands offering city guides on the Access Network include BlackBook Guides, Guides by Bravo (NBCU), Corcoran Guides, CitiHabitats Guides, Diddy’s BlackBook, Maxim Guides, Jersey Shore Guides (MTV Networks), Front Desk Guides by Modern Luxury, Out Guides, The Daily Tar Heel’s Guide to the University of North Carolina, The Famuan’s Campus Guide to Florida A&M University, and over 50 additional local College City Guides.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Vibe Media Co.

New York, United States
Category Company
Founded 2012
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Vibe Media Co.offers many different opportunities for students to volunteer, and gain experience of working within a media environment.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Media M&A 2 of 2
Type: Merger M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: New York M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-06 Vibe Holdings

New York, New York, United States

VIBE Holdings is the parent company of VIBE Magazine, VIBE.com, Vibe Lifestyle Network, Uptown Magazine, UptownMagazine.com, UptownSocial and the iconic Soul Train entertainment franchise. VIBE Holdings is a vertical content and advertising network which represents over 25 websites, several publications, direct mail, TV shows and media platforms reaching over 19 million consumers per month. As the premier destination for urban entertainment and media, Vibe Holdings creates solutions for advertisers looking to engage consumers via music, entertainment, culture and lifestyle 18-54.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

InterMedia Partners

New York, New York, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

InterMedia Partners is a specialist private equity firm that seeks investments in media and communications companies. Specific areas of interest include cable television, broadcast television, print, programming, and broadband opportunities. InterMedia targets situations requiring $50 to $100 million of equity capital. InterMedia Partners LP was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 8
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 7
Type: Merger M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: New York M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 2 of 8
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-15 Thomas Nelson

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a publisher, producer and distributor of bibles, books and multimedia products emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes. Thomas Nelson hosts inspirational conferences called Women of Faith targeting women of all ages and stages in life and Revolve which is geared towards teenage girls. Thomas Nelson, Inc. is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-04 Cine Latino

Coral Gables, United States

Cine Latino is the leading Spanish-language cable movie channel in the U.S. offering the best movies to the Spanish speaking world. The Channel is fully distributed on Spanish language tiers throughout the U.S. and is also carried in Mexico and Central and South America via major cable and satellite operators.

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