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closed 9/1/2008 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Corus Entertainment acquired Canadian Learning Television

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. announced that the Company's acquisition of CLT (Canadian Learning Television) from CTVglobemedia is complete. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the acquisition on August 22, 2008 and Corus took over ownership and operation of CLT on September 1, 2008.
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
target parent: CTVglobemedia Inc.
target: Canadian Learning Television
Canada's only national educational television specialty service, offers a unique blend of enlightening and entertaining programming designed to challenge and inform, enrich and educate. Many CLT programs are connected to credit courses at universities across Canada.
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$76
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closed 6/15/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bridgepoint Capital Limited acquired Wolters Kluwer Education

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synopsis: Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company, today announced the completion of the sale of its Education division to Bridgepoint Capital Limited. Regulatory approvals were received, and customary closing conditions have been met.
buyer: Bridgepoint Capital Limited
Bridgepoint is a leading European provider of private equity with a 25-year track record of investing in established businesses and working with management to create value within companies across Europe.
target parent: Wolters Kluwer NV
target: Wolters Kluwer Education
Wolters Kluwer Education is the leading provider of primary, secondary, and vocational educational material, content and services in seven European countries (the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Austria, and Hungary).
price ($mm)
$1,034
rev ($mm)
$422
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price / rev
2.4
price / EBITDA
closed 8/1/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cengage Learning acquired National Geographic School Publishing

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synopsis: Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, has completed its acquisition of National Geographic Society's digital and print school publishing unit and unveiled the new brand, National Geographic Learning, for its English Language Learning business.
buyer parent:Apax Partners
buyer: Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Its products and services are designed to foster academic excellence and professional development and increase student engagement.
target parent: National Geographic Society
target: National Geographic School Publishing
National Geographic School Publishing provides quality PreK-12 instructional materials, including resources for emergent and early literacy, Reading/Language Arts, ESL/ELD, and Content Literacy development.
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closed 2/1/2006 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Invus Group LLC, Knowledge Investment Partners LLC acquired Eduventures, Inc.

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synopsis: Invus Group LLC and Knowledge Investment Partners LLC have bought a controlling stake in Eduventures Inc., a supplier of research and analysis for the education market, for an undisclosed amount.
buyer: Invus Group LLC
buyer: Knowledge Investment Partners LLC
Invus, New York, primarily is a private equity firm with committed capital in excess of $3 billion. It is the exclusive investment adviser of Artal Luxembourg SA, a European investment company, and has invested in more than 80 companies over the past 20 years.
target: Eduventures, Inc.
The worldwide authority on the education industry, Eduventures supports the growth of organizations operating in the pre-K-12, postsecondary, and corporate learning markets. Founded in 1993, Eduventures is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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closed 1/22/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Outsell, Inc. purchased business research division from Eduventures, Inc.

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synopsis: Eduventures, higher education’s leading learning collaborative research and consulting company, and Outsell, Inc., a syndicated research and advisory firm for companies in the information industry, jointly announced Outsell’s acquisition of Eduventures’ business research division.
buyer: Outsell, Inc.
Outsell is the leading research and advisory firm providing actionable market analytics for the information industry. Outsell helps publishers, commercial information providers, and content software technology vendors identify, maintain, and grow markets and revenue streams.
seller parent: Invus Group LLC
seller: Eduventures, Inc.
The worldwide authority on the education industry, Eduventures supports the growth of organizations operating in the pre-K-12, postsecondary, and corporate learning markets. Founded in 1993, Eduventures is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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closed 3/20/2007 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. purchased Publishing assets from Anker Publishing Co. Inc.

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synopsis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the publishing assets of Anker Publishing Company, Inc., an independent publisher of books and periodicals for professionals in higher education, located in Bolton, Massachusetts. Anker Publishing's annual revenue is approximately $ 1 million.
buyer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(JW.A:$1,742.55)
John Wiley & Sons is a global publisher of print and electronic products, specializing in scientific, technical, and medical books and journals; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and other educational materials for students as well as lifelong learners.
seller: Anker Publishing Co. Inc.
Anker Publishing Company, Inc. is an independent publisher of professional books, periodicals, and other information media.
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$1
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closed 10/2/2006 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Brentwood Associates acquired The Teaching Company

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synopsis: Brentwood Associates has acquired The Teaching Company Limited Partnership, the nation’s leading publisher and direct marketer of university-level courses on DVD, audio CD, and other formats. The Teaching Company’s current management team, led by CEO Brandon Hidalgo, will continue to operate the company and will maintain a significant equity stake.
buyer: Brentwood Associates
Brentwood Associates is a private equity investment firm with more than $750 million of capital under management and a 30-year history of investing in leading middle-market growth companies.
target: The Teaching Company
The Teaching Company is the leading developer and marketer of proprietary university-level courses. TTC offers more than 220 “Great Courses,” which span more than 3,000 hours of content across eight subject categories. The Great Courses are taught by premier professors from the best universities.
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closed 9/1/2008 via PR Newswire

Corus Entertainment acquired Canadian Learning Television

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. announced that the Company's acquisition of CLT (Canadian Learning Television) from CTVglobemedia is complete. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the acquisition on August 22, 2008 and Corus took over ownership and operation of CLT on September 1, 2008.
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
target parent: CTVglobemedia Inc.
target: Canadian Learning Television
Canada's only national educational television specialty service, offers a unique blend of enlightening and entertaining programming designed to challenge and inform, enrich and educate. Many CLT programs are connected to credit courses at universities across Canada.
price ($mm)
$76
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announced 4/30/2010 via PR Newswire

Cogeco, Inc. will purchase Corus Quebec Radio Stations from Corus Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. announced they have reached an agreement with COGECO Inc. for Cogeco to purchase the Corus Quebec radio stations, which include stations located in Montreal (French and English), Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and St-Jérôme.
buyer: Cogeco, Inc.(CGECF:$1,475.82)
Cogeco, Inc. is a diversified communications company. Cogeco, Inc. strives to meet the communication needs of consumers and advertisers through cable distribution and radio broadcasting.
seller: Corus Entertainment, Inc.(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
price ($mm)
$79
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closed 7/15/2009 via PR Newswire

Corus Entertainment purchased Two TV Stations from CTVglobemedia Inc.

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. announced that the Company has reached an agreement to purchase the specialty television services Drive-In Classics and SexTV from CTVglobemedia.
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
seller: CTVglobemedia Inc.
CTVglobemedia is one of Canada's premier multi-media companies with ownership interests in CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. operates 21 conventional television stations across Canada and has interests in 15 specialty channels.
price ($mm)
$36
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closed 9/1/2008 via PR Newswire

Corus Entertainment acquired Canadian Learning Television

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. announced that the Company's acquisition of CLT (Canadian Learning Television) from CTVglobemedia is complete. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved the acquisition on August 22, 2008 and Corus took over ownership and operation of CLT on September 1, 2008.
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
target parent: CTVglobemedia Inc.
target: Canadian Learning Television
Canada's only national educational television specialty service, offers a unique blend of enlightening and entertaining programming designed to challenge and inform, enrich and educate. Many CLT programs are connected to credit courses at universities across Canada.
price ($mm)
$76
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announced 10/2/2006 via PR Newswire

Corus Entertainment will purchase CJZZ 99.1 Cool FM and CKBT 91.5 The Beat from CanWest MediaWorks

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synopsis: Corus Entertainment Inc. has reached an agreement with CanWest MediaWorks to purchase Winnipeg radio station CJZZ 99.1 Cool FM and Kitchener radio station CKBT 91.5 The Beat. The acquisition price for the two stations is approximately $15 million Cdn.
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation.
seller parent: CanWest Global Communications Corp.
seller: CanWest MediaWorks(CA:PNC.A:$997.80)
CanWest MediaWorks is Canada’s largest and most diversified media company, representing over 65 leading television, radio, newspaper and online brands across Canada.
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$13
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closed 10/23/2006 via

Astral Media Inc., Corus Entertainment purchased a minority stake in TELETOON Network

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synopsis: Astral Media Inc. and Corus Entertainment Inc. today announce that they have reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 20% of the TELETOON network from the shareholders of The Cookie Jar Group.
buyer: Astral Media Inc.(AAIAF:$1,015.43)
buyer: Corus Entertainment(CJR:$785.88)
Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company whose core areas of growth are in specialty, pay and pay-per-view television, radio, outdoor advertising and new media. The Company is also active in technical services for the film and television industry through a subsidiary, Covitec Group.
target parent: The Cookie Jar Group
target: TELETOON Network
The very successful TELETOON television network is Canada's first and only 24-hour animation network with programming for audiences of all ages. With English- and French- language services, the network offers viewers classic cartoons and new animation from Canada and around the world.
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$85*
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 2/24/2010 via BNC Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ConnectedMedia Technologies Inc. acquired Global Broadcasting Systems, LLC

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synopsis: ConnectedMedia Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Change Corporation, announced that it has received the approval of the Secretary of State of Florida to close on the 52% of Global Broadcasting Systems, LLC, (GBS), a media company that operates in Radio, Television and Digital Media/Internet.
buyer parent:X-Change Corporation
buyer: ConnectedMedia Technologies Inc.(US:CNCM:$0.45)
ConnectedMedia Technologies, Inc. services clients at the local, regional, national and international level who want to target US Hispanics through the company's custom digital marketing and media campaigns.
target: Global Broadcasting Systems, LLC
Global Broadcasting Systems, LLC owns and operates television and radio broadcasting systems.
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closed 10/31/2006 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cherry Creek Radio, LLC purchased twenty-four small-market radio stations from Fisher Communications, Inc.

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synopsis: Fisher Communications, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its twenty-four small-market radio stations located in Montana and eastern Washington to Cherry Creek Radio LLC for $33.3 million. In 2005, Fisher's small-market radio stations generated revenue of $12.2 million.
buyer parent:Arlington Capital Partners
buyer: Cherry Creek Radio, LLC
Cherry Creek Radio is a small market radio company focused on internal operations and driving revenue. The company is staffed at both the corporate level, and the local market level, with seasoned small market radio professionals that know how to interact with local businesses.
seller: Fisher Communications, Inc.(FSCI:$163.97)
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications and media company focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences.
price ($mm)
$33
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
price / rev
2.7
price / EBITDA
announced 12/12/2005 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fisher Communications, Inc. will purchase KPOU in La Grande, Oregon, and KPOU LP in Salem, Oregon from Equity Broadcasting Corporation

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synopsis: Fisher Communications, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase certain television stations from Equity Broadcasting Corporation for $20.3 million. The stations include full-power KPOU in La Grande, Oregon, and KPOU LP in Salem, Oregon, which currently provide Hispanic programming to the Portland, Oregon market.
buyer: Fisher Communications, Inc.(FSCI:$163.97)
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications and media company focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences.
seller: Equity Broadcasting Corporation
Equity Broadcasting is one of the fastest growing broadcast companies in the U.S. Since 1997, we've dramatically increased our broadcast holdings and vaulted into the enviable position of being one of the 10 largest broadcast companies in the country.
price ($mm)
$20
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closed 10/18/2005 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Permira acquired SBS Broadcasting S.A.

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synopsis: SBS Broadcasting S.A. and PKS Media S.a.r.l, a company controlled by funds advised by two leading private equity firms, Permira and KKR, announced today that PKS Media has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of SBS. PKS Media will be renamed SBS Broadcasting S.a.r.l.
buyer: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.(KKR:$435.39)
buyer: Permira
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is an investment firm that makes a wide variety of private equity investments on behalf of itself and its investors. KKR has completed more than 100 transactions involving over $100 billion of total financing. KKR has offices in New York, Menlo Park and London.
target: SBS Broadcasting S.A.
SBS Broadcasting Group is one Europe's leading broadcasting groups, with leading commercial television, premium pay channels, radio stations and related print businesses in Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
price ($mm)
$2,549
rev ($mm)
$919
EBITDA ($mm)
$137
price / rev
2.8
price / EBITDA
18.6
closed 5/7/2007 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired The New York Times Broadcasting Group

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synopsis: The New York Times Company has entered into an agreement to sell its Broadcast Media Group, consisting of nine network-affiliated television stations, their associated Web sites and the Digital Operating Center, to Oak Hill Capital Partners for $575 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor.
target parent: The New York Times Company
target: The New York Times Broadcasting Group
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group comprises the following stations: WHO-TV (NBC); KFSM-TV (CBS); WHNT-TV (CBS); WREG-TV (CBS); WQAD-TV (ABC); WTKR-TV (CBS); KFOR-TV (NBC); KAUT-TV (MyNetworkTV); and WNEP-TV (ABC).
price ($mm)
$575
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closed 5/7/2007 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired The New York Times Broadcasting Group

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synopsis: The New York Times Company and Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today the closing of the sale of The New York Times Company Broadcast Media Group to Oak Hill Capital Partners.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor.
target parent: The New York Times Company
target: The New York Times Broadcasting Group
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group comprises the following stations: WHO-TV (NBC); KFSM-TV (CBS); WHNT-TV (CBS); WREG-TV (CBS); WQAD-TV (ABC); WTKR-TV (CBS); KFOR-TV (NBC); KAUT-TV (MyNetworkTV); and WNEP-TV (ABC).
price ($mm)
$130
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closed 3/6/2007 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Permira, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. acquired ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG

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synopsis: Completion of the purchase deal between Lavena Holding 4 GmbH, a holding company controlled by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and funds advised by Permira, respectively, and German Media Partners L.P. for the sale and purchase of its majority interest in ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG has occurred.
buyer: Permira
buyer: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.(KKR:$435.39)
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is an investment firm that makes a wide variety of private equity investments on behalf of itself and its investors. KKR has completed more than 100 transactions involving over $100 billion of total financing. KKR has offices in New York, Menlo Park and London.
target: ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is Germany’s largest and most successful television corporation. The ProSiebenSat.1 Group, with its four stations – Sat.1, ProSieben, kabel eins and N24 – is the Number 1 in the TV advertising market.
price ($mm)
$6,008*
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$3,133
EBITDA ($mm)
$587
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3.5
price / EBITDA
18.6
closed 10/30/2006 via
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bell Globemedia, Inc. acquired CHUM Ltd.

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synopsis: Consolidation of Canadian broadcasting is about to take a giant step forward with a 1.7 billion Canadian dollars ($1.5 billion US) proposed deal for Bell Globemedia to take over CHUM Ltd.
buyer: Bell Globemedia, Inc.
Bell Globemedia is Canada’s premier multi-media company with ownership interests in Canada’s leading media properties including: CTV Inc., the number-one private broadcaster, and The Globe and Mail, the leading national daily newspaper.
target: CHUM Ltd.
CHUM Limited, one of Canada's leading media companies and content providers, owns and operates 30 radio stations, eight local television stations and 18 specialty channels, as well as an environmental music distribution division.
price ($mm)
$1,500
rev ($mm)
$588
EBITDA ($mm)
$112
price / rev
2.5
price / EBITDA
13.4
announced 3/16/2012 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BCE, Inc. will acquire Astral Media Inc.

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synopsis: BCE Inc. (Bell) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Montréal-based Astral Media Inc. and its leading specialty and pay television channels, radio stations, digital media properties and out-of-home advertising platforms in Québec and across the rest of Canada.
buyer: BCE, Inc.(BCE:$19,497.00)
BCE Inc. is Canada's largest communications company, with the Bell and Bell Aliant brands providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband wireless and wireline communication services to residential and business customers across Canada.
target: Astral Media Inc.(AAIAF:$1,015.43)
Astral Media Inc. is one of Canada's largest media companies. It operates several media properties - pay and specialty television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital - that are among the most popular in the country.
price ($mm)
$3,338
rev ($mm)
$1,029
EBITDA ($mm)
$332
price / rev
3.2
price / EBITDA
10
announced 3/13/2012 via Company Press Release
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ericsson AB will purchase Broadcast Services Division from Technicolor SA

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synopsis: Ericsson announced that it has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Broadcast Services Division of Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, headquartered in France. The closing of the acquisition is subject to relevant customary regulatory administrative approvals and consultations.
buyer: Ericsson AB(ERIC:$226,921.00)
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries utilize its network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through its systems.
seller: Technicolor SA(TCH:$6,736.80)
Technicolor is home to industry-leading creative and technology professionals committed to the creation, management and delivery of entertainment content to consumers around the world. The company also remains a large physical media service provider.
price ($mm)
$25
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closed 12/30/2011 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The E.W. Scripps Company acquired McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Group

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synopsis: The McGraw-Hill Companies has completed the sale of its nine-station Broadcasting Group to The E. W. Scripps Company. The Broadcasting Group includes ABC affiliates in Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, Bakersfield, CA, Indianapolis, IN and Azteca America affiliates in Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, San Diego and Bakersfield.
buyer: The E.W. Scripps Company(SSP:$776.89)
The E. W. Scripps Company is a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, and licensing and syndication. Scripps operates daily and community newspapers in 14 markets, and 10 broadcast TV stations.
target parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
target: McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Group
McGraw-Hill Broadcasting operates KGTV San Diego (ABC), KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA (ABC), KMGH-TV Denver (ABC), WRTV Indianapolis (ABC) and Azteca America affiliates in Denver, Colorado Springs, San Diego and Bakersfield.
price ($mm)
$212
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announced 5/8/2007 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

HT Media will acquire CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Limited

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synopsis: CanWest Global Communications Corp. announced it has entered into a lock up agreement with HT Media Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of certain funds managed or advised by Ironbridge Capital Pty Limited, an Australian private equity firm, to sell all of the shares of CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Limited that it holds.
buyer parent:Ironbridge Capital Pty Limited
buyer: HT Media
HT Media Limited is a major player in the print media in India. It has a leadership position in the English newspaper market in North India and the second position in the Hindi newspaper market in the North and East. The group now intends to consolidate as a vibrant and modern media powerhouse.
target parent: CanWest Global Communications Corp.
target: CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Limited
CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Ltd is comprised of TVWorks and RadioWorks. TVWorks operates TV3 and C4 from network premises in Auckland. RadioWorks has a network of over 140 frequencies throughout New Zealand, including 6 Network Brands – The Edge, Kiwi, The Rock, Solid Gold, Radio Live and Radio Pacific.
price ($mm)
$536
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announced 6/17/2008 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rainbow Media Holdings LLC will acquire Sundance Channel LLC.

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synopsis: Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, the programming subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation has completed the acquisition of Sundance Channel from General Electric Company’s NBC Universal, CBS Corporation’s Showtime Networks, and entities controlled by Robert Redford.
buyer parent:Cablevision Systems Corp
buyer: Rainbow Media Holdings LLC
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC has been an innovator in television programming and entertainment. Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform programming for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands.
target: Sundance Channel LLC.
Along with films and documentaries, Sundance Channel’s original programming provides a mix of series and specials that promote artistic freedom of expression and the impact that expression can have on our world.
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$497
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closed 4/6/2004 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

EchoStar Communications acquired Superstar/Netlink Group LLC

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synopsis: EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMST) announced today that EchoStar has completed its purchase of the Superstar/Netlink Group LLC (SNG), UVTV distribution and related assets from Gemstar-TV Guide.
buyer: EchoStar Communications(SATS:$11,664.15)
EchoStar Communications Corporation has been a leader for more than 26 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. The Company’s DISH Network® is the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000 and currently serves more than 13.585 million satellite TV customers.
target parent: Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
target: Superstar/Netlink Group LLC
Superstar/Netlink Group LLC, a C-Band provider of satellite TV programming, is one of six principal operating companies in Gemstar-TV Guide, Inc. The company, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers big dish customers the best service and products in the satellite TV industry. In 1999, Superstar, Netlin
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$48
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closed 5/10/2004 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Comcast Corporation acquired TechTV Inc.

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synopsis: Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced that it has completed the purchase of TechTV from Vulcan Programming, Inc. and, as planned, will merge it with G4, the Comcast-owned television network devoted to video games and the gamer lifestyle.
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: ABRY Partners
target: TechTV Inc.
TechTV is the only cable television network covering technology information, news, and entertainment from a consumer, industry, and market perspective 24 hours a day. Offering everything from industry news to product reviews, updates on tech stocks to tech support, TechTV's programming keeps the wi
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announced 10/17/2011 via BusinessWeek
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

América Móvil will acquire DLA Inc.

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synopsis: America Movil, Latin America's largest wireless company, agreed to buy DLA Inc. from Claxson Interactive Group Inc, adding video-on-demand programming and Latin America cable-TV channels including Playboy TV and the Concert Channel.
buyer: América Móvil
América Móvil is Latin America´s largest wireless company and, in terms of equity subscribers the third largest wireless provider in the world. Some of its wireless voice and data services include: SMS, MMS, internet access, mobile connection, and localization services.
target parent: Claxson Interactive Group, Inc.
target: DLA Inc.
DLA is the leading corporation in the development, integration, and delivery of entertainment products made for digital distribution (TV, Internet, Mobile) in Latin America, Iberia and the Hispanic market in the United States, and in the Caribbean.
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closed 7/11/2006 via PR Newswire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eagle Communications, Inc purchased certain of its Kansas cable systems from Galaxy Cablevision

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synopsis: DH Capital, LLC, a New York City based investment banking firm, announced that it represented Galaxy Cablevision in their recent sale of certain of its Kansas cable systems to Eagle Communications, Inc.. The cable system serves approximately 2,700 customers in central Kansas.
buyer: Eagle Communications, Inc
Eagle Communications is an employee owned communications company based in Hays, Kansas. Eagle owns and operates 18 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, along with 6 cable systems in Northwest Kansas.
seller: Galaxy Cablevision
Galaxy Cablevision provides cable television programming to more than 170,000 customers in 13 states. The Missouri-based company provides distance learning and video conferencing to more than 300 schools.
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announced 3/15/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

KVHP-Fox 29 will acquire KUQI-TV Fox Channel 38

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synopsis: KUQI Licensee, LLC, an affiliate of National Communications, Inc., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the FCC station license, network affiliation and all programming contracts of KUQI-TV Fox Channel 38 from High Maintenance Broadcasting, LLC.
buyer: KVHP-Fox 29
KVHP-Fox 29 has been owned and operated by National Communications, Inc. since 1996. Broadcasting the Fox programming on the DT-1 channel, National also broadcasts the CW network on the KVHP-DT2 channel.
target: KUQI-TV Fox Channel 38
KUQI is a full-power broadcast television station in the Corpus Christi, Texas market. It airs digitally over UHF channel 38. It is the Fox affiliate for the area.
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announced 3/7/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. will purchase 106.9 KHTT FM and 92.9 BOB FM from Renda Broadcasting Corporation

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synopsis: Journal Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Journal Communications, Inc., announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase 106.9 KHTT FM (Contemporary Hits) and 92.9 BOB FM (Adult Contemporary Variety) in Tulsa, OK, from Renda Broadcasting Corporation.
buyer parent:Journal Communications Inc.
buyer: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.
The mission of the Journal Broadcast Group is to be America’s best local broadcast company through relevant locally targeted programming creating effective marketing solutions for its advertisers, resulting in dynamic and sustained growth for its employee owners.
seller: Renda Broadcasting Corporation
KHTT (106.9 K-HITS) is a Top 40 Mainstream radio station serving the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area of the USA. KBEZ (92.9 FM, "BOB FM") is an Adult Hits music formatted radio station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
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closed 1/19/2012 via BusinessWire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

London Broadcasting Company, Inc. acquired KTAQ-TV

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synopsis: London Broadcasting Company, Inc., the owner and operator of Texas-based media properties, announced that it has completed the acquisition of KTAQ-TV. The station is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas television market and serves a population of 7.2 million people in more than 2.5 million households.
buyer parent:SunTx Capital Partners
buyer: London Broadcasting Company, Inc.
London Broadcasting Company is a Dallas-based company formed to acquire and operate media properties in small and mid-sized markets in order to become a significant broadcaster and content provider. It operates 17 channels and seven websites in the state of Texas.
target: KTAQ-TV
KTAQ-TV is a television station located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas television market. It serves a population of 7.2 million people in more than 2.5 million households.
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Bonnier AB
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ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
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Modern Times Group MTG AB
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Guardian Media Group is one of the UK’s leading multimedia businesses. Its portfolio includes national, regional and local newspapers, radio stations, magazines, a raft of websites and B2B media.
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Astral Media Inc.
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Ticker: CJR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corus Entertainment, Inc.
Corus Entertainment, Inc.
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$179.40
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$119.10
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Southern Cross Media Group
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$118.82
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Fisher Communications, Inc.
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$38.47
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Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
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Raycom Media stretches from Syracuse, New York to Honolulu, Hawaii with businesses in 22 states and over 4,000 employees. The television stations cover 12.7% of the U.S. television households.
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Along with films and documentaries, Sundance Channel’s original programming provides a mix of series and specials that promote artistic freedom of expression and the impact that expression can have on our world.
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UTV Media plc
UTV Media plc operates as a media company that provides television, radio, and other media services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company’s television services include news, current affairs, and non-news programming.
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