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closed 1/22/2007 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Entertainment Rights plc acquired Where's Wally

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synopsis: Entertainment Rights Plc ("ER") the UK's leading global media group specialising in the ownership of children's and family programming, characters and brands announces today the acquisition of worldwide publishing phenomenon, Where's Wally?
buyer: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
target: Where's Wally
First published in 1987, Where's Wally? is one of the most recognisable children's characters in the world. Where's Wally? has strong heritage around the world and is most popular in key territories including Europe, Japan and the US where he is known as Where's Waldo?
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closed 2/15/2012 via Publishers Weekly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wicks Group of Companies acquired Bendon Publishing

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synopsis: New York private equity firm The Wicks Group has purchased a majority share in Bendon Publishing, a leading purveyor of coloring, activity, and other mass market book formats. The deal marks the end of Kappa Investment Group’s 40% position in Bendon, held since 2007.
buyer: Wicks Group of Companies
The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. is a New York-based private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries.
target: Bendon Publishing
Bendon Publishing International Inc. was founded in 2001. Since its inception, Bendon has become one of the fastest growing children’s book publishers in the nation. Bendon has maintained early success in part to our simple philosophy of listening to the customer and providing them what they want.
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closed 6/5/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

International Greetings plc acquired Pinwheel Limited

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synopsis: International Greetings PLC has acquired the business and assets of Pinwheel Ltd. Pinwheel was acquired from the administrators by the Group’s subsidiary, Alligator Books Limited, for an initial consideration of £417,000 and a maximum total consideration of up to £460,000.
buyer: International Greetings plc
International Greetings PLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of private label wrapping paper, greetings products and film and television character based licensed stationery. It produces gift wrapping paper, accessories, Christmas crackers, greetings cards and other stationery products.
target: Pinwheel Limited
Pinwheel Ltd owns the book publishing rights for the Pinwheel, Andromeda and Gullane Children’s Book brands, which sell into the UK and US markets.
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$0.59
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announced 4/28/2005 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Scholastic Children's Book Publishing will acquire Chicken House Publishing Ltd.

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synopsis: Scholastic Inc., the global children's publishing and media company, announced today that it is acquiring UK-based Chicken House Publishing Ltd., whose founder Barry Cunningham's list includes the current bestseller Dragon Rider with 900,000 books in print in the U.S. and Canada.
buyer parent:Scholastic Inc.
buyer: Scholastic Children's Book Publishing
Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and is the largest operator of school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs in the United States.
target: Chicken House Publishing Ltd.
Chicken House Publishing Ltd. is a plucky independent children’s book publishing company with an enthusiasm for developing new writers, artists and ideas. Our books have found world-wide popularity with children, parents, teachers and librarians everywhere.
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announced 4/27/2012 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saban Capital Group will purchase Yu-Gi-Oh!-Related Assets from 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: 4Kids Entertainment, an anime distributor and licensor, has announced the sale of the rights to its Yu-Gi-Oh!-related assets to KidsCo Media Ventures LLC. KidsCo is an affiliate of the Saban Capital Group. 4Kids Entertainment acquires and develops innovative and exciting properties designed to entertain and engage kids during their leisure time.
buyer: Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group, Inc. ("SCG") is a private investment firm specializing in the media and entertainment industries. SCG was established by Haim Saban, founder of Saban Entertainment, a global television broadcasting, production, distribution, merchandising and music company.
seller: 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
4Kids Entertainment prides itself in knowing what kids like. 4Kids Entertainment acquires and develops innovative and exciting properties designed to entertain and engage kids during their leisure time.
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$10
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closed 4/1/2009 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Boomerang Media, LLC acquired Entertainment Rights plc

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synopsis: GTCR, one of America’s leading private equity firms, and Boomerang Media, LLC, announced the acquisition of the principal U.K. and U.S. trading subsidiaries of Entertainment Rights, a prominent global media company with an extensive portfolio encompassing some of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises.
buyer parent:GTCR Golder Rauner
buyer: Boomerang Media, LLC
Based in New York, Boomerang Media is a company focused on the ownership and exploitation of entertainment copyrights and related intellectual property across all media.
target: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
price ($mm)
$108
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closed 2/1/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mattel, Inc. acquired HIT Entertainment Limited

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synopsis: Mattel, Inc. has completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners. HIT Entertainment is one of the largest independent owners of preschool intellectual property, including Thomas & Friends®, Barney®, Bob the Builder®, Fireman Sam® and Angelina Ballerina®.
buyer: Mattel, Inc.(MAT:$6,266.04)
As the worldwide leader in play, the Mattel family comprises such best-selling brands as Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher Price® brands, which includes Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines.
target parent: Apax Partners
target: HIT Entertainment Limited
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™.
price ($mm)
$680
rev ($mm)
$180
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
3.8
price / EBITDA
closed 10/21/2009 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nickelodeon purchased Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Mirage Studios

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synopsis: Furthering its mission to provide premium content to its audiences, Nickelodeon--part of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films.
seller: Mirage Studios
The Mirage Group is a group of companies, including Mirage Studios, Inc., located in Northampton, Massachusetts, that owned and managed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property from its creation in 1984 through 2009.
price ($mm)
$64
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closed 3/27/2012 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Octopus Publishing Group acquired Wise Walrus

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synopsis: Hachette Group company Octopus Publishing has acquired children's non-fiction publisher Ticktock, which produces books for the international co-edition market and has around 700 titles in print, under the imprint Wise Walrus.
buyer parent:Lagardère SCA
buyer: Octopus Publishing Group
Octopus Publishing Group is a leading publisher of illustrated books. Octopus is comprised of nine imprints, and as a group have extensive experience of working with high profile authors, trusted partners and associations to produce exciting, market leading books.
target: Wise Walrus
Ticktock Entertainment Ltd. one of the few independent publishers of children’s books in the UK. Ticktock offers a range of titles under the imprint, Wise Walrus.
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closed 7/11/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Zondervan Publishing House acquired The Beginner's Bible

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synopsis: The Beginner's Bible®, which has dominated the top 10 bestsellers list in the Christian industry for 20 years, has been acquired from Mission City Press by leading Christian children's publisher Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan. The Beginner's Bible shares the life and fun of Bible stories in an engaging, entertaining and educational way.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Zondervan Publishing House
Zondervan is the world's leading Bible publisher and a leading publisher of Christian books. Zondervan offers bestselling study, devotional, reference, text, audio, software and digital Bibles designed to inspire readers at every age and each stage of life.
target parent: Mission City Press, Inc.
target: The Beginner's Bible
Designed specifically for children six years and younger, The Beginner's Bible shares the life and fun of Bible stories in an engaging, entertaining and educational way. Its simple retelling of favorite Bible stories and unique style of artwork made it an instant bestseller.
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closed 3/10/2006 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Panini UK Ltd. purchased Mizz Magazine from IPC Magazines Limited

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synopsis: As of Friday 10th March 2006 Mizz will be published by Panini UK. A leading lifestyle magazine for 10-14 year old girls, Mizz will continue to be published on a fortnightly basis. Panini's Mizz team are in place and will maintain Mizz Magazine as the must have magazine of its genre.
buyer: Panini UK Ltd.
The Panini Group, is the world leader in the collectable sticker and trading card market, is the fourth largest publisher in Europe of juvenile titles, and is currently developing a series of initiatives in the multimedia sector, both on and off-line, under the trademark Panini Interactive.
seller parent: Time Warner, Inc.
seller: IPC Magazines Limited
IPC Media is the UK's leading consumer magazine publisher, with an unrivalled portfolio of brands, selling over 350 million copies each year. Our magazines reach over 70% of UK women and 50% of UK men — that's over 28 million UK adults.
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closed 5/12/2010 via Reuters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saban Capital Group purchased Power Rangers from The Walt Disney Company

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synopsis: Billionaire Haim Saban's Saban Capital Group has bought back the "Power Rangers" children's franchise from the Walt Disney Co. The "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" became a ratings success when Saban developed and launched the show in 1993.
buyer: Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group, Inc. ("SCG") is a private investment firm specializing in the media and entertainment industries. SCG was established by Haim Saban, founder of Saban Entertainment, a global television broadcasting, production, distribution, merchandising and music company.
seller: The Walt Disney Company(DIS:$40,893.00)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment and consumer products.
price ($mm)
$65
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closed 11/9/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RLJ Equity Partners acquired Media Source, Inc.

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synopsis: RLJ Equity Partners has acquired Media Source, Inc., the parent company of three businesses that promote and sell children's books and a variety of services and products geared toward the library industry, including book collection development, magazine subscriptions, book reviews, websites, webinars, and conferences.
buyer parent:The RLJ Companies
buyer: RLJ Equity Partners
RLJ Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on generating long-term capital appreciation by investing in profitable and growing businesses led by strong management teams.
target parent: The Riverside Company
target: Media Source, Inc.
Media Source, Inc. is a publisher and distributor of content about children's books. Media Source, with headquarters just outside Columbus, Ohio, is the parent company of Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book Inc., School Library Journal, Library Journal, and Library Hotline.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$32
EBITDA ($mm)
$11
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closed 12/14/2005 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. acquired Puzzler Media Limited

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synopsis: ABN AMRO Capital, the private equity business of ABN AMRO, today announces that it has sold Puzzler Media Group Limited ("Puzzler Media") to John Leng & Co, a subsidiary of the Dundee based publishing group DC Thomson, and the existing management team, for an enterprise value of GBP 85 mln.
buyer: D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.
D.C. Thomson produce more than 200 million magazines, newspapers and comics each year. Our publications include: The Courier, The Evening Telegraph, The Sunday Post, Classic Stitches and The Scots Magazine.
target parent: ABN AMRO Holding N.V.
target: Puzzler Media Limited
Puzzler Media is one of the UK’s most successful consumer magazine publishers with a wide range of interests that includes books, games, CDs; also interactive puzzles for various digital platforms, including TV, mobile phones and the internet.
price ($mm)
$151
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closed 9/8/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. acquired LazyTown

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synopsis: Turner Broadcasting System Europe, home to kids' brands including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito, announced its acquisition of Latibaer, the Icelandic entity which owns and operates the LazyTown brand. LazyTown is a children's entertainment brand dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing in a fun way.
buyer parent:Time Warner, Inc.
buyer: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
target: LazyTown
Latibaer is the Icelandic entity which owns and operates the LazyTown brand. LazyTown is a children's entertainment and lifestyle brand with internationally acclaimed TV show, Live Theatre shows, Radio Station, Music, Publishing, DVD, Apparel and more than 6000 SKUs of merchandise.
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closed 3/23/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Linktone Ltd. acquired InnoForm Media Pte Ltd

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synopsis: Linktone Ltd. announced that it together with its major shareholder, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ("MNC"), have completed the acquisition of 75% of the share capital of InnoForm Group ("InnoForm"). InnoForm is one of the industry's leading VCD/DVD/CD distributors for both the English and Chinese language markets in Singapore and the Asian region.
buyer parent:BroadWebAsia, Inc.
buyer: Linktone Ltd.(LTON:$64.51)
Linktone Ltd. is a leading provider of wireless interactive entertainment products and services in China. Linktone provides a diverse portfolio of services to wireless consumers, with a particular focus on media, entertainment and communications.
target: InnoForm Media Pte Ltd
The InnoForm Group consists of InnoForm Media, InnoForm Entertainment, InnoForm Digital Media and Alliance Entertainment Singapore. InnoForm's integrated business activities includes the development and licensing of children's edutainment products (InnoKids).
price ($mm)
$6.97*
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announced 12/8/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Walt Disney Company will purchase a minority stake in Jetix Europe N.V.

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synopsis: In order to expand its kids and family media business in Europe and extend its brand leadership around the world, The Walt Disney Company announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into agreements to acquire outstanding shares of Jetix Europe N.V. for € 11 per share.
buyer: The Walt Disney Company(DIS:$40,893.00)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment and consumer products.
target: Jetix Europe N.V.
Jetix Europe is a pan-European media company comprised of television channels, program distribution and consumer products businesses. Its programming, geared towards kids age 6-14, currently reaches a combined 137 million television households in 58 countries and 18 languages.
price ($mm)
$107*
rev ($mm)
$177
EBITDA ($mm)
$23
price / rev
10.2
price / EBITDA
77.8
closed 1/9/2008 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fire Mountain Productions Ltd. acquired Kickback Media

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synopsis: On January 9, 2008 Fire Mountain Productions Ltd. completed the acquisition of Kickback Media.
buyer: Fire Mountain Productions Ltd.
Fire Mountain Productions, Ltd. specializes in film and television production of corporate communications.
target: Kickback Media
Kickback Media develops and manages intellectual property ranging from pre-school television series to girl's fashion and lifestyle brands.
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closed 7/13/2007 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kellwood Company acquired Hanna Anderson

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synopsis: Kellwood Company announced an agreement today to acquire Hanna Andersson Corporation, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., Kellwood chairman, president, and chief executive officer.
buyer: Kellwood Company
Kellwood Company is a leading women's apparel marketer. Their brands are designed to meet and exceed our consumers’ needs and expectations. Specializing in branded products, the Company markets to all channels of distribution with products and brands tailored to the specific channel.
target: Hanna Anderson
Hanna Andersson, which is known for its superior quality and colorful designs, is a leading brand in the specialty children's apparel market. Utilizing a multi-channel distribution strategy, the products are marketed through the company's catalog, 18 retail stores and its website.
price ($mm)
$175
rev ($mm)
$100
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
1.8
price / EBITDA
closed 11/11/2006 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

White Wolf Publishing, Inc. merged with CCP Games

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synopsis: CCP, the largest European virtual world company, announced the completion of its merger with White Wolf, the world's second largest role-playing publisher. The combination of the two privately held companies creates the unique pool of talent required to prevail in the rapidly expanding virtual world entertainment market.
buyer: CCP Games
CCP Games is a privately held company that specializes in the creation, development, and distribution of Massively Multiplayer Online Games. Founded in 1997, CCP is recognized internationally as a pioneer in the single-server persistent universe concept of the MMOG genre.
target: White Wolf Publishing, Inc.
White Wolf Publishing, Inc. has grown, maintaining an average market share of 22%. With collective book sales in excess of 5.5 million copies during this time, White Wolf is one of two undisputed worldwide publishing leaders for pen-and-paper roleplaying games.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 1/22/2007 via BNC Analysis

Entertainment Rights plc acquired Where's Wally

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synopsis: Entertainment Rights Plc ("ER") the UK's leading global media group specialising in the ownership of children's and family programming, characters and brands announces today the acquisition of worldwide publishing phenomenon, Where's Wally?
buyer: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
target: Where's Wally
First published in 1987, Where's Wally? is one of the most recognisable children's characters in the world. Where's Wally? has strong heritage around the world and is most popular in key territories including Europe, Japan and the US where he is known as Where's Waldo?
price ($mm)
$4.94
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EBITDA ($mm)
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price / EBITDA
closed 4/1/2009 via BusinessWire

Boomerang Media, LLC acquired Entertainment Rights plc

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synopsis: GTCR, one of America’s leading private equity firms, and Boomerang Media, LLC, announced the acquisition of the principal U.K. and U.S. trading subsidiaries of Entertainment Rights, a prominent global media company with an extensive portfolio encompassing some of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises.
buyer parent:GTCR Golder Rauner
buyer: Boomerang Media, LLC
Based in New York, Boomerang Media is a company focused on the ownership and exploitation of entertainment copyrights and related intellectual property across all media.
target: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
price ($mm)
$108
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EBITDA ($mm)
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price / EBITDA
closed 1/22/2007 via BNC Analysis

Entertainment Rights plc acquired Where's Wally

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synopsis: Entertainment Rights Plc ("ER") the UK's leading global media group specialising in the ownership of children's and family programming, characters and brands announces today the acquisition of worldwide publishing phenomenon, Where's Wally?
buyer: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
target: Where's Wally
First published in 1987, Where's Wally? is one of the most recognisable children's characters in the world. Where's Wally? has strong heritage around the world and is most popular in key territories including Europe, Japan and the US where he is known as Where's Waldo?
price ($mm)
$4.94
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
price / EBITDA
closed 1/22/2007 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Entertainment Rights plc acquired Where's Wally

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synopsis: Entertainment Rights Plc ("ER") the UK's leading global media group specialising in the ownership of children's and family programming, characters and brands announces today the acquisition of worldwide publishing phenomenon, Where's Wally?
buyer: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
target: Where's Wally
First published in 1987, Where's Wally? is one of the most recognisable children's characters in the world. Where's Wally? has strong heritage around the world and is most popular in key territories including Europe, Japan and the US where he is known as Where's Waldo?
price ($mm)
$4.94
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
price / EBITDA
closed 4/1/2009 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Boomerang Media, LLC acquired Entertainment Rights plc

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synopsis: GTCR, one of America’s leading private equity firms, and Boomerang Media, LLC, announced the acquisition of the principal U.K. and U.S. trading subsidiaries of Entertainment Rights, a prominent global media company with an extensive portfolio encompassing some of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises.
buyer parent:GTCR Golder Rauner
buyer: Boomerang Media, LLC
Based in New York, Boomerang Media is a company focused on the ownership and exploitation of entertainment copyrights and related intellectual property across all media.
target: Entertainment Rights plc
Entertainment Rights Plc is one of the UK's leading specialist media companies. Together with its US-based wholly owned subsidiary Classic Media Holdings, Inc., the Group is a leading global force in children's and family content.
price ($mm)
$108
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
price / EBITDA
closed 2/1/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mattel, Inc. acquired HIT Entertainment Limited

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synopsis: Mattel, Inc. has completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners. HIT Entertainment is one of the largest independent owners of preschool intellectual property, including Thomas & Friends®, Barney®, Bob the Builder®, Fireman Sam® and Angelina Ballerina®.
buyer: Mattel, Inc.(MAT:$6,266.04)
As the worldwide leader in play, the Mattel family comprises such best-selling brands as Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher Price® brands, which includes Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines.
target parent: Apax Partners
target: HIT Entertainment Limited
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™.
price ($mm)
$680
rev ($mm)
$180
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
3.8
price / EBITDA
closed 10/21/2009 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nickelodeon purchased Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Mirage Studios

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synopsis: Furthering its mission to provide premium content to its audiences, Nickelodeon--part of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films.
seller: Mirage Studios
The Mirage Group is a group of companies, including Mirage Studios, Inc., located in Northampton, Massachusetts, that owned and managed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property from its creation in 1984 through 2009.
price ($mm)
$64
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closed 5/12/2010 via Reuters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saban Capital Group purchased Power Rangers from The Walt Disney Company

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synopsis: Billionaire Haim Saban's Saban Capital Group has bought back the "Power Rangers" children's franchise from the Walt Disney Co. The "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" became a ratings success when Saban developed and launched the show in 1993.
buyer: Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group, Inc. ("SCG") is a private investment firm specializing in the media and entertainment industries. SCG was established by Haim Saban, founder of Saban Entertainment, a global television broadcasting, production, distribution, merchandising and music company.
seller: The Walt Disney Company(DIS:$40,893.00)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment and consumer products.
price ($mm)
$65
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
price / EBITDA
closed 9/8/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. acquired LazyTown

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synopsis: Turner Broadcasting System Europe, home to kids' brands including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito, announced its acquisition of Latibaer, the Icelandic entity which owns and operates the LazyTown brand. LazyTown is a children's entertainment brand dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing in a fun way.
buyer parent:Time Warner, Inc.
buyer: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
target: LazyTown
Latibaer is the Icelandic entity which owns and operates the LazyTown brand. LazyTown is a children's entertainment and lifestyle brand with internationally acclaimed TV show, Live Theatre shows, Radio Station, Music, Publishing, DVD, Apparel and more than 6000 SKUs of merchandise.
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closed 3/23/2010 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Linktone Ltd. acquired InnoForm Media Pte Ltd

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synopsis: Linktone Ltd. announced that it together with its major shareholder, PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk ("MNC"), have completed the acquisition of 75% of the share capital of InnoForm Group ("InnoForm"). InnoForm is one of the industry's leading VCD/DVD/CD distributors for both the English and Chinese language markets in Singapore and the Asian region.
buyer parent:BroadWebAsia, Inc.
buyer: Linktone Ltd.(LTON:$64.51)
Linktone Ltd. is a leading provider of wireless interactive entertainment products and services in China. Linktone provides a diverse portfolio of services to wireless consumers, with a particular focus on media, entertainment and communications.
target: InnoForm Media Pte Ltd
The InnoForm Group consists of InnoForm Media, InnoForm Entertainment, InnoForm Digital Media and Alliance Entertainment Singapore. InnoForm's integrated business activities includes the development and licensing of children's edutainment products (InnoKids).
price ($mm)
$6.97*
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closed 1/9/2008 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fire Mountain Productions Ltd. acquired Kickback Media

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synopsis: On January 9, 2008 Fire Mountain Productions Ltd. completed the acquisition of Kickback Media.
buyer: Fire Mountain Productions Ltd.
Fire Mountain Productions, Ltd. specializes in film and television production of corporate communications.
target: Kickback Media
Kickback Media develops and manages intellectual property ranging from pre-school television series to girl's fashion and lifestyle brands.
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announced 12/8/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Walt Disney Company will purchase a minority stake in Jetix Europe N.V.

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synopsis: In order to expand its kids and family media business in Europe and extend its brand leadership around the world, The Walt Disney Company announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into agreements to acquire outstanding shares of Jetix Europe N.V. for € 11 per share.
buyer: The Walt Disney Company(DIS:$40,893.00)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment and consumer products.
target: Jetix Europe N.V.
Jetix Europe is a pan-European media company comprised of television channels, program distribution and consumer products businesses. Its programming, geared towards kids age 6-14, currently reaches a combined 137 million television households in 58 countries and 18 languages.
price ($mm)
$107*
rev ($mm)
$177
EBITDA ($mm)
$23
price / rev
10.2
price / EBITDA
77.8
announced 4/27/2012 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saban Capital Group will purchase Yu-Gi-Oh!-Related Assets from 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: 4Kids Entertainment, an anime distributor and licensor, has announced the sale of the rights to its Yu-Gi-Oh!-related assets to KidsCo Media Ventures LLC. KidsCo is an affiliate of the Saban Capital Group. 4Kids Entertainment acquires and develops innovative and exciting properties designed to entertain and engage kids during their leisure time.
buyer: Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group, Inc. ("SCG") is a private investment firm specializing in the media and entertainment industries. SCG was established by Haim Saban, founder of Saban Entertainment, a global television broadcasting, production, distribution, merchandising and music company.
seller: 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
4Kids Entertainment prides itself in knowing what kids like. 4Kids Entertainment acquires and develops innovative and exciting properties designed to entertain and engage kids during their leisure time.
price ($mm)
$10
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closed 2/15/2012 via Publishers Weekly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wicks Group of Companies acquired Bendon Publishing

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synopsis: New York private equity firm The Wicks Group has purchased a majority share in Bendon Publishing, a leading purveyor of coloring, activity, and other mass market book formats. The deal marks the end of Kappa Investment Group’s 40% position in Bendon, held since 2007.
buyer: Wicks Group of Companies
The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. is a New York-based private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries.
target: Bendon Publishing
Bendon Publishing International Inc. was founded in 2001. Since its inception, Bendon has become one of the fastest growing children’s book publishers in the nation. Bendon has maintained early success in part to our simple philosophy of listening to the customer and providing them what they want.
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closed 5/12/2010 via GlobeNewswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Left Behind Games, Inc. acquired LifeLine Studios, Inc.

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synopsis: Left Behind Games Inc., a leading publisher of Christian video games, announced it has finalized the acquisition of the Charlie Church Mouse brand name from LifeLine Studios. This will include ownership of not only the games, but also the Charlie Church Mouse TV series.
buyer: Left Behind Games, Inc.(LFBG:$1.60)
Left Behind Games Inc. has become one of the world's leading independent developers and publishers of quality interactive entertainment products that perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith-based audiences.
target: LifeLine Studios, Inc.
Lifeline Studios seek to support the family with quality media that embraces faith-based values. Lifeline Studios provides television programs, computer games, web portals and films for Christian families around the world.
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announced 8/30/2007 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Organetix will acquire KidFitness, Inc.

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synopsis: On August 13, 2007 Organetix entered into a definitive share exchange agreement to acquire a 100% interest in New York- based media firm KidFitness, Inc.
buyer: Organetix
Organetix Inc. has defined its short-term strategy as evaluating potential acquisition candidates to both restore and create shareholder value.
target: KidFitness, Inc.
KidFitness, Inc. has developed comprehensive media based programs to assist young children in improving fitness and health. Specifically the Company's exercise programs target a growing nationalhealth concern known as Child Obesity.
price ($mm)
$12
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announced 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Next 1 Interactive, Inc. will acquire The Wumblers

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synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc., a multi-faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Giddy Gander Company and The Wumblers preschool television series and brand. The television series consists of meaningful messages and uplifting story lines for children.
buyer: Next 1 Interactive, Inc.(NXOI:$2.54)
Next One Interactive, Inc. is a multi faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate. Next 1 plans the delivery of targeted content via multiple digital platforms including Cable and Video on Demand TV Broadcast, Broadband and mobile.
target: The Wumblers
The Giddy Gander Company, LLC owns and operates The Wumblers, a preschool television series. The television series consists of meaningful messages, uplifting story lines, and exciting characters to stimulate chindren's minds.
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closed 6/5/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

International Greetings plc acquired Pinwheel Limited

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synopsis: International Greetings PLC has acquired the business and assets of Pinwheel Ltd. Pinwheel was acquired from the administrators by the Group’s subsidiary, Alligator Books Limited, for an initial consideration of £417,000 and a maximum total consideration of up to £460,000.
buyer: International Greetings plc
International Greetings PLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of private label wrapping paper, greetings products and film and television character based licensed stationery. It produces gift wrapping paper, accessories, Christmas crackers, greetings cards and other stationery products.
target: Pinwheel Limited
Pinwheel Ltd owns the book publishing rights for the Pinwheel, Andromeda and Gullane Children’s Book brands, which sell into the UK and US markets.
price ($mm)
$0.59
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announced 4/28/2005 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Scholastic Children's Book Publishing will acquire Chicken House Publishing Ltd.

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synopsis: Scholastic Inc., the global children's publishing and media company, announced today that it is acquiring UK-based Chicken House Publishing Ltd., whose founder Barry Cunningham's list includes the current bestseller Dragon Rider with 900,000 books in print in the U.S. and Canada.
buyer parent:Scholastic Inc.
buyer: Scholastic Children's Book Publishing
Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of children’s books and is the largest operator of school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs in the United States.
target: Chicken House Publishing Ltd.
Chicken House Publishing Ltd. is a plucky independent children’s book publishing company with an enthusiasm for developing new writers, artists and ideas. Our books have found world-wide popularity with children, parents, teachers and librarians everywhere.
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closed 3/10/2006 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Panini UK Ltd. purchased Mizz Magazine from IPC Magazines Limited

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synopsis: As of Friday 10th March 2006 Mizz will be published by Panini UK. A leading lifestyle magazine for 10-14 year old girls, Mizz will continue to be published on a fortnightly basis. Panini's Mizz team are in place and will maintain Mizz Magazine as the must have magazine of its genre.
buyer: Panini UK Ltd.
The Panini Group, is the world leader in the collectable sticker and trading card market, is the fourth largest publisher in Europe of juvenile titles, and is currently developing a series of initiatives in the multimedia sector, both on and off-line, under the trademark Panini Interactive.
seller parent: Time Warner, Inc.
seller: IPC Magazines Limited
IPC Media is the UK's leading consumer magazine publisher, with an unrivalled portfolio of brands, selling over 350 million copies each year. Our magazines reach over 70% of UK women and 50% of UK men — that's over 28 million UK adults.
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closed 12/6/2011 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sanrio Co. Ltd acquired Mister Men Limited

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synopsis: Hello Kitty is acquiring the Mr. Men and Little Miss brands. After completing the purchase from UK company Chorion, which is being broken up, Sanrio will be launching a UK-based subsidiary with the aim of making more international acquisitions.
buyer: Sanrio Co. Ltd(SNROF:$927.16)
Sanrio Company, Ltd. offers retail services specializing in gifts. Sanrio also offers greeting cards, stationary sets, toys and books. Their store operations are mainly in Japan and the United states.
target parent: Chorion plc
target: Mister Men Limited
Mister Men Limited is a series of characters created by Roger Hargreaves. The online website was created in 2001 and provides biographies for every single Mr. Men character as well as video clips from the television series and fun interactive parts as well.
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closed 1/31/2011 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Comcast Corporation acquired NBC Universal

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synopsis: Comcast Corporation and General Electric have closed their transaction to create a joint venture, NBCUniversal, LLC. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a motion picture company, significant television production operations, a television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.
buyer: Comcast Corporation(CMCSA:$35,756.00)
Comcast Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cable operator in the United States. It offers various consumer entertainment and communication products and services.
target parent: General Electric Company
target: NBC Universal
NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.
price ($mm)
$22,850*
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closed 8/15/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, CanWest Global Communications Corp. acquired Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.

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synopsis: CanWest Global Communications Corp. and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners) announced that AA Acquisition Corp., a subsidiary of CanWest, has completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. for $53.00 cash per share.
buyer: Goldman Sachs Capital Partners
buyer: CanWest Global Communications Corp.(US:CWGVF:$2,712.18)
CanWest Global, an international media company, is Canada's largest media company. CanWest is Canada's largest publisher of daily newspapers and also owns, operates and/or holds substantial interests in television, out-of-home advertising, web sites and radio stations and networks.
target: Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.
Alliance Atlantis owns 13 well-branded specialty channels boasting targeted, high-quality programming. The company also co-produces and distributes the hit CSI franchise and indirectly holds a 51% limited partnership interest in Motion Picture Distribution LP.
price ($mm)
$2,188
rev ($mm)
$999
EBITDA ($mm)
$183
price / rev
2.2
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12
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The Walt Disney Company

Media Source, Inc.

Puzzler Media Limited

LazyTown

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