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closed 3/31/2005 via BusinessWire

LIN TV Corp., purchased WNDY, WWHO from Viacom Inc.

synopsis: LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of WNDY, the UPN affiliate serving Indianapolis, Indiana, and WWHO, the UPN affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio from Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) for $85 million in cash.
buyer: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
seller: Viacom Inc.(VIAB:$13,887.00)
Viacom is the No. 1 vehicle in the world for advertisers, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. The company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, and music.
price ($mm)
$85
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closed 1/10/2007 via Financial News Online

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired The Chart Show Group

synopsis: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a US-based buyout firm for the media and information industries, has acquired UK based digital satellite broadcaster The Chart Show Group.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe.
target: The Chart Show Group
The Chart Show Group is a UK based satellite broadcaster. They operate 10 channels – six music, two movie and two children’s channels.
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closed 7/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Midwest Communications, Inc., purchased 7 Stations in Sioux Falls, SD from Backyard Broadcasting

synopsis: Midwest Communications has struck a deal that will take it into the Sioux Falls, SD market. The company is buying a seven-station cluster from Backyard Broadcasting. The Sioux Falls stations include AC Lite 92.5 KELO-FM, KTWB 101.9, Crow Rock 103.7 KRRO, Q-95.7 KSQB-FM, oldies Kool 107.9 KXQL and “Sports Radio 1230” KWSN.
buyer: Midwest Communications, Inc.
Midwest Communications consists of Midwest Communications, Inc. and WRIG, Inc., which collectively own forty-seven (47) radio stations.
seller: Backyard Broadcasting
Backyard Broadcasting is committed to the communities it serves with facilities located in New York, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Indiana and corporate offices in Jacksonville, Florida.
price ($mm)
$13
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closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

IBN18 Broadcast Ltd, acquired Eenadu TV

synopsis: TV18 Broadcast will acquire the television business of regional broadcaster Eenadu TV (ETV) for Rs 21 billion. ETV is one of the largest TV networks in India offering 12 regional language news and entertainment channels.
buyer parent:Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd.
buyer: IBN18 Broadcast Ltd
IBN18 Broadcast Limited engages in the production and telecast of news and current affairs, and entertainment programs primarily in India. It owns and operates CNN IBN, an English news channel; and IBN7, a Hindi news channel; and 50% interest in IBN Lokmat, a Marathi news channel.
target: Eenadu TV
Eenadu TV (ETV) is one of the largest TV networks in India offering 12 regional language news and entertainment channels. The network is owned by Ramoji Rao and based at Hyderabad.
price ($mm)
$399
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closed 12/16/2010 via BNC Analysis

Salem Communications Corporation, purchased WWRC-AM from Red Zebra Broadcasting LLC

synopsis: Red Zebra Broadcasting is passing off one of its Washington DC stations, and Salem Communications is the receiver. The acquisition of WWRC-AM will give the national religious group its third signal in the market.
buyer: Salem Communications Corporation(SALM:$218.17)
Salem Communications is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values.
seller: Red Zebra Broadcasting LLC
Red Zebra Broadcasting LLC owns and operates radio stations in Washington and Virginia.
price ($mm)
$3.10
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closed 11/25/2010 via Reuters

Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., acquired Fuji Satellite Broadcasting Inc.

synopsis: Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. entered into a share exchange agreement to acquire the remaining 55.5% stake in Fuji Satellite Broadcasting, Inc. for ¥4.8 billion. Fuji Satellite Broadcasting Inc., provides television broadcasting services.
buyer: Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. is a certified broadcast holding company and has a television broadcasting business.
target: Fuji Satellite Broadcasting Inc.
Fuji Satellite Broadcasting Inc., also known as BS Fuji, Inc., provides television broadcasting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
price ($mm)
$63*
rev ($mm)
$83
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.4x
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closed 5/2/2008 via BusinessWire

Macrovision Corporation, acquired Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

synopsis: Macrovision Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Gemstar-TV Guide, a global leader in video and entertainment guidance technology and services. Combining Gemstar-TV and Macrovision technologies positions the company as a key enabler of the digital home entertainment experience.
buyer: Macrovision Corporation(ROVI:$690.81)
Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision Solutions Corporation) is a leader in powering the discovery and enjoyment of digital entertainment—connecting consumers with the best entertainment experiences possible.
target parent: News Corporation
target: Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.(GMST:$627.74)
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. is a leading media, entertainment and technology company that develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide.
price($mm)[EV]
$2,758 [$2,224]
rev ($mm)
$617
EBITDA ($mm)
$141
EV / rev
3.7x
EV / EBITDA
16.1x
closed 8/15/2007 via Company Press Release

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

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)
$2,317
rev ($mm)
$1,057
EBITDA ($mm)
$193
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
11.3x
closed 7/12/2006 via BNC Analysis

Lions Gate Entertainment, acquired Debmar-Mercury LLC

synopsis: Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, has acquired top television distributor Debmar-Mercury LLC. Helmed by principals Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, the company will continue to operate under the Debmar-Mercury banner as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
buyer: Lions Gate Entertainment(LGF:$1,587.58)
Lionsgate is the leading next generation filmed entertainment studio with a major presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content.
target: Debmar-Mercury LLC
Debmar-Mercury is a worldwide production and distribution media company specializing in network, cable, syndication, VOD/Pay-Per-View and Pay TV. The company was formed by the recent merger of Debmar Studios and Mercury Entertainment.
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closed 6/26/2006 via PR Newswire

Media General, Inc., purchased four NBC owned and operated television stations from NBC Universal

synopsis: Media General, Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of four NBC stations in a cash transaction valued at approximately $600 million. The stations and their Designated Market Areas (DMAs) are: WNCN in Raleigh, N.C., #29; WCMH in Columbus, Ohio, #32; WVTM in Birmingham, Ala., #40; and WJAR in Providence, R.I., #51.
buyer: Media General, Inc.(MEG:$616.21)
Media General is a multimedia company operating leading newspapers, television stations and online enterprises primarily in the Southeastern United States. The company's interactive media assets include more than 75 online enterprises that are associated with its newspapers and television stations.
seller parent: General Electric Company
seller: NBC Universal
NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.
price ($mm)
$600
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closed 12/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Salem Communications Corporation, purchased KHLP (1420 AM) from Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.

synopsis: Salem Communications Corporation, the leading radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family themed programming, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of KHLP (1420 AM) in Omaha, Neb., and has launched the station as News Talk 1420 KOTK.
buyer: Salem Communications Corporation(SALM:$218.17)
Salem Communications is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values.
seller parent: Journal Communications Inc.
seller: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.
The mission of the Journal Broadcast Group is to be America’s best local broadcast company through relevant locally targeted programming creating effective marketing solutions for our advertisers, resulting in dynamic and sustained growth for our employee owners.
price ($mm)
$0.90
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closed 6/2/2006 via PR Newswire

AccessMedia Networks, Inc. merged with IMSI,

synopsis: IMSI, a leading developer and publisher of software, today announced it has closed its acquisition of AccessMedia Networks, Inc., an Internet entertainment network with proven virtual set top box technology for delivering real-time and interactive media over the Internet.
buyer: IMSI
Founded in 1982, IMSI has established a tradition of providing the professional and home user with innovative technology and easy to use, high quality software products at affordable prices.
target: AccessMedia Networks, Inc.
AccessMedia's Internet-based multi-channel strategy allows the delivery of content and entertainment that viewers increasingly demand what, where and when they want.
price ($mm)
$55
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closed 2/14/2012 via PR Newswire

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited, acquired Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited

synopsis: Shanda Interactive Entertainment, a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, has completed its merger with Premium Lead Company Limited and New Era Investment Holding Ltd.
buyer: Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited(SNDA:$5,572.25)
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China. Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player and casual online games in China.
target: Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited(SNDA:$5,572.25)
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China. Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player and casual online games in China.
price ($mm)
$697*
rev ($mm)
$1,041
EBITDA ($mm)
$199
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
11.6x
closed 5/10/2012 via BNC Analysis

Red Arrow Entertainment Group GmbH, acquired NerdTV

synopsis: Red Arrow Entertainment Group has acquired majority stakes in an unscripted production company, taking over UK-based indie NerdTV. NerdTV is a technology TV show. It is not aired; instead each episode is released as a MPEG-4 video file, freely downloadable and licensed under a Creative Commons license.
buyer: Red Arrow Entertainment Group GmbH
Red Arrow combines a dynamic group of 12 TV production companies spanning 8 countries, with powerful creative partnerships, including Dick de Rijk (“You Deserve It”; “Deal or No Deal”) and Genetic Entertainment (“Home Sweet Hotel”; “Don’t Panic”), and a leading program distribution house.
target: NerdTV
NerdTV is a technology TV show from PBS. NerdTV is not aired; instead each episode is released as a MPEG-4 video file, freely downloadable and licensed under a Creative Commons license. Transcripts and audio-only versions of the released episodes are available as well. The show features Robert X.
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closed 6/26/2012 via BNC Analysis

Imedi Media Holding Group, acquired Play TV

synopsis: Imedi Media Holding Group (Georgia Media Production Group) has acquired Play TV, a company that broadcasts gambling games.
buyer: Imedi Media Holding Group
Imedi Media Holding Group (Georgia Media Production Group) operates as a holding company for Imedi TV, Imedi Radio, and Technomedia. It owns and operates radio and television broadcasting stations.
target: Play TV
Play TV (Aisi TV-Company LLC) broadcasts gambling games. Play TV is the legal successor of Iberia TV.
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cancelled 12/1/2010 via

TownSquare Media, cancelled a purchase of 12 Radio Stations in WA from New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC

synopsis: Townsquare Media, LLC announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to purchase 12 radio stations currently owned by New Northwest Broadcasting, LLC in the Tri-Cities and Yakima, Washington markets.
buyer: TownSquare Media(:$96.34)
Townsquare Media, LLC, is a local media company focused on acquiring, developing and operating radio stations and digital properties in mid-sized markets. Townsquare Media owns and operates 171 radio stations and associated digital assets in market-leading clusters in 36 U.S. cities.
seller: New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC
New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC exists to serve four main constituencies: listeners, advertisers, the communities, and employees.
price ($mm)
$6.00
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announced 8/25/2010 via Company Press Release

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., will acquire Chilevisión

synopsis: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Chilevisión, the most profitable free-to-air broadcaster in Chile and one of the industry leaders in audience and ratings, it was announced by Louise Sams, president of Turner Broadcasting System International.
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: Chilevisión
Chilevisión is the third oldest television station in Chile and ranks 3rd in TV viewership in the country. Chilevisión mainly airs celebrity gossip shows, news, Venezuelan / Colombian telenovelas, and anime.
price($mm)[EV]
$155 [$134]
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closed 8/22/2010 via BNC Analysis

Itochu Corporation, Lotte Group, acquired LuckyPai Group Limited

synopsis: Itochu Corp has jointly acquired with South Korea’s Lotte business group a 63.2% stake in Chinese teleshopping company LuckyPai Ltd. Itochu envisages marketing a range of goods made by Japanese companies via Shanghai-based LuckyPai.
buyer: Itochu Corporation(ITOCF:$4,271,052.00)
buyer: Lotte Group
ITOCHU Corporation offers trading services but it also owns or has significant investments in 400 companies. Lotte Co., Ltd. is one of the largest food and shopping groups in Japan and South Korea, and a South Korean conglomerate.
target: LuckyPai Group Limited
Lucky Pai is a Shanghai-based home-shopping network that hawks jewelry and electronics to millions of Chinese households.
price ($mm)
$160*
rev ($mm)
$74
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/19/2009 via Company Press Release

Scripps Networks, will acquire NDTV Lifestyle

synopsis: Scripps Networks announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with New Delhi Television, Ltd. to acquire a majority interest in NDTV Lifestyle, NDTV's lifestyle programing subsidiary. NDTV Lifestyle's flagship channel is NDTV Good Times, an award winning lifestyle channel targeting India's rapidly growing middle class.
buyer parent:The E.W. Scripps Company
buyer: Scripps Networks(SNI:$2,067.16)
In addition to its popular TV networks and Web sites, Scripps Networks has launched HGTV and Food Network in high definition and is aggressively developing its emerging media platforms for broadband and video on demand.
target parent: New Delhi Television, Ltd.
target: NDTV Lifestyle
NDTV Lifestyle is the lifestyle programming subsidiary of New Delhi Television, Ltd. NDTV Lifestyle targets India's rapidly growing middle class with a wide range of lifestyle genres that include food, travel, fashion and style.
price ($mm)
$55*
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closed 12/15/2009 via Capital IQ

Scripps Networks, acquired Travel Channel Media

synopsis: Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., owner and operator of the Food Network and HGTV lifestyle television networks, has entered into a joint venture with Cox Communications Inc. by acquiring a controlling interest in the Travel Channel.
buyer parent:The E.W. Scripps Company
buyer: Scripps Networks(SNI:$2,067.16)
In addition to its popular TV networks and Web sites, Scripps Networks has launched HGTV and Food Network in high definition and is aggressively developing its emerging media platforms for broadband and video on demand.
target parent: Cox Enterprises Inc.
target: Travel Channel Media
Travel Channel has grown to become one of America’s best known cable television networks and reaches about 95 million U.S. television households. The television network supports a growing range of cross-platform initiatives including Internet, mobile and social media applications.
price($mm)[EV]
$181 [$877]*
rev ($mm)
$125
EBITDA ($mm)
$70
EV / rev
7.8x
EV / EBITDA
14.0x
*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
announced 5/1/2013 via PR Newswire

Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc, will acquire AwesomenessTV

synopsis: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This groundbreaking deal recognizes the growing value of digital content creation and consumption.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc(DWA:$749.84)
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world.
target: AwesomenessTV
Awesomeness TV is one of the most subscribed to video destination for teens on YouTube featuring a broad cross section of series built around pop musicians, A-list athletes, TV personalities and YouTube stars.
price ($mm)
$33
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closed 11/1/2012 via Wall Street Journal

Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc, acquired 37 Entertainment

synopsis: DreamWorks Animation SKG acquired 37 Entertainment, a Shanghai animation house with 175 employees.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc(DWA:$749.84)
Dreamworks SKG is a leading producer of live-action motion pictures, animated feature films, network, and cable television programming, home video and DVD entertainment and consumer products. Steven Spielberg, Jeffery Katzenberg and David Geffen launched DreamWorks SKG in October 1994.
target: 37 Entertainment
37 Entertainment is now one of the leading CGI animation companies in China. 37 Entertainment provides computer graphic content for television, big screen and computer games for organizations such as THQ, UBI Soft, Tencent, Pepsico and Greenpeace.
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announced 7/23/2012 via Market Watch

Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc, will acquire Classic Media Inc

synopsis: DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Classic Media, owner of one of the most extensive portfolios featuring many of the best-known and most-enduring franchises in all of family entertainment for $155 million in cash.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc(DWA:$749.84)
Dreamworks SKG is a leading producer of live-action motion pictures, animated feature films, network, and cable television programming, home video and DVD entertainment and consumer products. Steven Spielberg, Jeffery Katzenberg and David Geffen launched DreamWorks SKG in October 1994.
target parent: GTCR, LLC
target: Classic Media Inc
Classic Media is a leader in reinventing the entertainment classics of yesterday and creating the classics of tomorrow. The Company owns and manages a globally-recognized portfolio of well-known family and pop culture entertainment brands.
price ($mm)
$155
rev ($mm)
$82
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

NextMovie, acquired Film.com

synopsis: NextMovie announced the acquisition of the popular movie site Film.com, a deal that expands NextMovie’s audience and broadens its reach for advertisers.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: NextMovie
NextMovie is a movie site that provides film editorial content, from reviews to interviews to photos.
target: Film.com
Film.com owns and operates online movie portal. The portal offers information about new movies in theaters, upcoming releases and trailers, film reviews, and ratings.
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announced 5/9/2012 via Reuters

Viacom Inc., will acquire La7

synopsis: Telecom Italia SpA, announced it will sell LA7 to Viacom. La7 is an Italian private television channel owned by Telecom Italia Media and operated by Telecom Italia. Its programs are typically oriented to information, rather than entertainment, and they look for a qualitative approach, instead of seeking higher TV ratings.
buyer: Viacom Inc.(VIAB:$13,887.00)
Viacom connects with diverse audiences everywhere they are. As a leading global entertainment content company, they know what their viewers want and proudly deliver it across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media.
target parent: Telecom Italia
target: La7
La7 is an Italian private television channel owned by Telecom Italia Media and operated by Telecom Italia. Its programs are typically oriented to information, rather than entertainment, and they look for a qualitative approach, instead of seeking higher TV ratings.
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closed 12/23/2010 via BNC Analysis

Columbus Nova, acquired Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

synopsis: Viacom Inc. has announced that it has sold Harmonix Music Systems to Harmonix-SBE Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Columbus Nova, LLC. Harmonix is the leading maker of music-based games including the Rock Band music video game franchise.
buyer: Columbus Nova
Founded in 2000, Columbus Nova is a multi-strategy investment firm managing over $10.0 billion of assets through its own funds and affiliated portfolio companies.
target parent: Viacom Inc.
target: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix is a videogame development company. The company specializes in music-based games and is renowned for groundbreaking design innovation. Harmonix began to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music.
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closed 10/1/2010 via PR Newswire

The Access Network Company, acquired College Media Network

synopsis: The Access Network Company announced that it will take over operations of College Media Network. College Media Network is the provider of the most widely used online content management software platform for college newspapers, encompassing more than 600 websites nationwide and providing daily online content to over 5 million people.
buyer: The Access Network Company
The Access Network(SM) is the premier online city guide content management software platform for premium brands, publishers, and local merchants.
target parent: Viacom Inc.
target: College Media Network
College Media Network is the provider of the most widely used online content management software platform for college newspapers, encompassing more than 600 websites nationwide and providing daily online content to over 5 million unique college students and alumni each month.
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closed 7/8/2010 via PR Newswire

MTV Networks, acquired Social Express, Inc.

synopsis: MTV Networks, a division of Viacom, Inc., announced that it has acquired Social Express, Inc., a social gaming development company, marking the company's first entry into the social gaming space. MTV Networks will develop social games based on original IP, as well as shows and characters from MTV, Nickelodeon and its other brands.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
target: Social Express, Inc.
Social Express, Inc., a social gaming development company.
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closed 10/21/2009 via PR Newswire

Nickelodeon, purchased Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Mirage Studios

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.
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$64
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closed 9/22/2008 via PR Newswire

MTV Networks, acquired Social Project, Inc.

synopsis: MTV Networks, a division of Viacom announced it has acquired Social Project, Inc., its partner in building the Flux social media platform. Previously, MTVN held a minority stake in Social Project.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
target: Social Project, Inc.
Social Project, Inc. was a partner in building the Flux social media platform. Flux allows users to share and interact with content across a growing network of more than 1,000 entertainment, pop culture and music Web sites with more than 7.5 million registered users.
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closed 2/19/2008 via PR Newswire

Nickelodeon, acquired Babunga

synopsis: Further expanding its reach in the parenting space garnered through Nickjr.com -- the number-one preschool- parenting website, the Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group announces the acquisition of Babunga.com network of parenting sites and its integration into Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com.
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.
target: Babunga
Babunga.com is a network of parenting sites including babynamesworld.com, 3dpregnancy.com and wikiparenting.com.
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closed 8/8/2007 via PR Newswire

Blockbuster, Inc., acquired Movielink, LLC

synopsis: In a move to further provide customers with even more convenient access to home entertainment, Blockbuster Inc. has acquired Movielink, one of the nation's leading movie download services. The acquisition gives Blockbuster access to one of the largest libraries of downloadable movies and a large array of television content.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Blockbuster, Inc.(BBI:$4,062.40)
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of in-home movie and game entertainment, with more than 8,000 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.
target: Movielink, LLC
Movielink is a leading movie download service, offering U.S. customers an extensive selection of new and classic hit movies, foreign films and other hard-to-find content. Movielink draws its content offerings from the vast libraries of most major film studios on a non-exclusive basis.
price ($mm)
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$4
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closed 6/5/2007 via Financial Times

Prof-Media Management LLC, purchased MTV Russia from MTV Networks

synopsis: MTV, part of Viacom, the media company that also owns Paramount Pictures, sold its 53 per cent share in MTV Russia to Prof-Media, a local company with interests in film production, theatres and radio. Prof-Media acquired 100 per cent of the venture and will run the network under a licence agreement.
buyer: Prof-Media Management LLC
Prof-Media is one of the largest and most diversified media holdings in Russia, one of the leaders in the newspaper, magazine, radio and cinema markets. The holding is a major private investor in the Russian cinema industry.
seller parent: Viacom Inc.
seller: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
price ($mm)
$360
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closed 8/1/2007 via PR Newswire

Sony/ATV Music Publishing, acquired Famous Music Corporation

synopsis: Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Famous Music LLC from Viacom, which was originally announced on May 30, 2007.
buyer parent:Sony Corporation
buyer: Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a joint venture between Sony and trusts formed by Michael Jackson. Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers over 400,000 copyrights. It is not part of the Sony BMG Music Entertainment venture.
target parent: Viacom Inc.
target: Famous Music Corporation
The Famous Music catalogue includes 125,000 songs and sound cues. The catalogue, founded originally to publish music from "talking pictures," also includes the widely recognizable movie themes from Braveheart, The Godfather, Forrest Gump, and the "Axel F" theme from Beverly Hills Cop.
price ($mm)
$370
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announced 1/18/2007 via PR Newswire

mtvU, will acquire RateMyProfessors.com

synopsis: mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, entered a definitive agreement to acquire RateMyProfessors.com, a rapidly growing online destination with more than 6.6 million user-generated ratings of over 900,000 college professors.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: mtvU
Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with an enrollment of over seven million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. 24/7, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S.
target: RateMyProfessors.com
RateMyProfessors.com, America's largest collection of college professor ratings (6,600,000), provides an automated system for quickly researching and rating over 900,000 professors from colleges and universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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closed 10/18/2006 via PR Newswire

MTV Networks, acquired Quizilla, LLC

synopsis: MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. has acquired Quizilla.com, an online, user-generated community of original teen authors who create and share quizzes, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, polls, and other creative content. The website was acquired from Gorilla Nation Media, LLC, on behalf of the Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
target parent: Gorilla Nation Media, LLC
target: Quizilla, LLC
Quizilla.com is an online, user-generated community of original teen authors (14 years and up) who create and share quizzes, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, polls, and other creative content.
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closed 10/11/2006 via PR Newswire

The N, purchased hit sitcom One on One from CBS Corporation

synopsis: The N, the nighttime network for teens, has acquired the hit sitcom One on One from CBS Television Distribution Group. The N has acquired the entire 113 episode library of the series that launched the career of Kyla Pratt.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: The N
The N, the nighttime network for teens, is a programming arm of MTV Networks and is currently available in 52 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite television.
seller: CBS Corporation(CBS:$13,014.60)
CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry.
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closed 10/27/2006 via PR Newswire

MTV Networks, acquired Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

synopsis: MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc, announced that on October 27, 2006, it closed its $175 million acquisition of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., the developer of the PlayStation 2 hit Guitar Hero and other music gaming titles. The Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Harmonix on September 22, 2006.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
target: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix is a videogame development company. The company specializes in music-based games and is renowned for groundbreaking design innovation. Harmonix began not to develop videogames, but rather to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music.
price ($mm)
$175
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closed 9/1/2006 via

MTV Networks, acquired Atom Entertainment, Inc

synopsis: MTV Networks a division of Viacom, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Atom Entertainment, Inc., a portfolio of four leading online destinations for casual games, short films and video, for $200 million.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: MTV Networks
MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and TNN, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of thirteen digital services.
target: Atom Entertainment, Inc
A marketer and distributor of broadband entertainment, Atom Entertainment (formerly AtomShockwave, Corp.) was formed by the 2001 merger of Internet pioneers Shockwave.com and AtomFilms.
price ($mm)
$200
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announced 8/2/2006 via PR Newswire

mtvU, will acquire Y2M

synopsis: mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Y2M: Youth Media & Marketing Networks, the parent of College Publisher, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: mtvU
Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with an enrollment of over seven million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. 24/7, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S.
target parent: Collegiate Funding Services, LLC
target: Y2M
Youth Media & Marketing Networks Y2M is a media and marketing company focused exclusively on the college market. The company reaches college students and recent graduates where they live, study, work and play, through media properties including official campus newspapers.
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closed 4/10/2013 via BusinessWire

LIN Media, acquired Dedicated Media

synopsis: LIN TV Corp. announced that it acquired a majority ownership position in Dedicated Media, a leader in multi-channel ad buying and optimization. The acquisition adds depth to LIN Media’s suite of digital marketing solutions and maximizes the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
buyer: LIN Media(TVL:$553.46)
LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 43 television stations and seven digital channels in 23 U.S. markets, along with a diverse portfolio of web sites, apps and mobile products that make it more convenient to access its unique and relevant content on multiple screens.
target: Dedicated Media
Dedicated Media is a leader in US online media sales, offering advertisers premium placements on a combination of tier one publishers, exclusive properties and proprietary web destinations, serving on average five billion ads a month, reaching 60 million unique users.
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closed 4/4/2013 via BusinessWire

LIN Media, acquired HYFN

synopsis: LIN TV Corp., a local multimedia company, announced that it acquired a majority ownership position in HYFN, a full service digital agency that develops and implements award-winning mobile, social and web experiences for some of the world’s largest brands.
buyer: LIN Media(TVL:$553.46)
LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 43 television stations and seven digital channels in 23 U.S. markets, along with a diverse portfolio of web sites, apps and mobile products that make it more convenient to access its unique and relevant content on multiple screens.
target: HYFN
HYFN is an award-winning interactive design agency with offices in Hermosa Beach, California and New York City. HYFN partners with business leaders to design and develop groundbreaking, cross-platform solutions to meet the ever-increasing demands of the marketplace and digital culture.
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closed 10/15/2012 via BusinessWire

LIN Television Corporation, purchased Broadcasting Group from New Vision Television

synopsis: New Vision has announced the sale of its local broadcast group to LIN Television Corporation. LIN TV has acquired the assets of New Vision's owned stations. New Vision's assets include 17 stations in eight television markets: Portland, Birmingham, Honolulu, Wichita, Savannah, Youngstown, Topeka, and Mason City.
buyer: LIN Television Corporation(TVL:$553.46)
LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 32 network affiliates, more than 50 television and niche web sites, and a growing suite of mobile products. Its strategic investments focus on emerging media and interactive technologies that deliver measurable results to advertisers.
seller: New Vision Television
New Vision Television's assets include 17 stations in eight television markets: Portland, Birmingham, Honolulu, Wichita, Savannah, Youngstown, Topeka, and Mason City.
price($mm)[EV]
$330 [$342]
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closed 2/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Manhan Media, Inc, acquired WWHO-TV 53

synopsis: Manhan Media, Inc. acquire WWHO-TV (Channel 53), a television broadcasting company for $7 million from LIN Television.
buyer: Manhan Media, Inc
Manhan Media, Inc. is a New York-based media investment company.
target parent: LIN Media
target: WWHO-TV 53
WWHO-TV 53 operates as a television station in Columbus. The company delivers various shows, and offers syndicated programs. It also produces Spotlight, a public affairs show. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio.
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$7.00
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closed 11/30/2011 via BNC Analysis

LIN Television Corp., acquired Nami Media Inc.

synopsis: LIN TV Corp. expanded its digital portfolio by acquiring 50.1% ownership of Nami Media Inc., an online marketing and technology company based in Los Angeles.
buyer: LIN Television Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
target: Nami Media Inc.
Nami Media powers performance ad networks. Nami Media provides value through a platform that organizes xml based ad inventory as well as other sources of CPC and CPA ads for ad networks to manage into website publisher sites.
price ($mm)
$4.80*
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closed 10/6/2009 via BusinessWire

LIN TV Corp., acquired Red McCombs Media

synopsis: LIN TV Corp, a local television and digital media company, announced the acquisition of Red McCombs Media, LP, an online advertising and media services company. The acquisition significantly expands LIN TV’s local multi-platform offerings by providing national advertising and enhanced services such as targeted display, and rich media.
buyer: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
target: Red McCombs Media
Red McCombs Media, LP is an online advertising and media services company. RM Media connects targeted audiences with advertisers and publishers based on demographic, psychographic and consumer behaviors to enhance branding and maximize client return on investment.
price($mm)[EV]
$7.20 [$10]
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closed 4/23/2009 via BNC Analysis

Journal Communications Inc., purchased KNIN-TV from Banks Broadcasting

synopsis: Journal Communications, Inc. announced that its Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. and Journal Broadcast Corporation closed on its purchase of KNIN-TV for $6.6 million from Banks Boise, Inc.
buyer: Journal Communications Inc.(JRN:$356.79)
Journal Communications, Inc. is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services. We publish the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 75 community newspapers and shoppers in eight states.
seller parent: LIN TV Corp.
seller: Banks Broadcasting
Banks Broadcasting is a minority-owned broadcasting company which owns two television stations in the western United States. 50% of the company is owned by LIN TV, a large group broadcaster with clusters in the Northeast and Midwest and scattered stations elsewhere.
price ($mm)
$6.60
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announced 4/3/2007 via The Wichita Eagle

Schurz Communications, Inc., will purchase KSCW, Channel 33 from Banks Broadcasting

synopsis: Sunflower Broadcasting Inc. --a wholly owned subsidiary of Schurz Communications Inc. of South Bend, Ind. --plans to purchase KSCW, Channel 33 (cable Channel 5), from Chicago-based Banks Broadcasting Inc., which announced the sale Monday.
buyer: Schurz Communications, Inc.
Schurz Communications, Inc., is a diversified privately-owned, nationwide communications company. The company publishes 12 daily newspapers with a combined circulation of nearly 230,000. It also publishes six weekly newspapers, shopping guide publications and a printing company.
seller parent: LIN TV Corp.
seller: Banks Broadcasting
Banks Broadcasting is a minority-owned broadcasting company which owns two television stations in the western United States. 50% of the company is owned by LIN TV, a large group broadcaster with clusters in the Northeast and Midwest and scattered stations elsewhere.
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closed 5/2/2007 via PR Newswire

InterMedia Advisors, LLP, purchased WAPA-TV in San Juan, Puerto Rico from LIN TV Corp.

synopsis: InterMedia Partners, L.P., has completed its $130 million acquisition of LIN Television Corporation's assets in Puerto Rico. CIT Group Inc. , a leading global provider of commercial and consumer financing solutions, provided $95 million in senior secured credit to Intermedia.
buyer: InterMedia Advisors, LLP
InterMedia Partners is a private equity investment firm that makes control investments in media companies. Currently investing its seventh fund, InterMedia is focused on media content catering to underserved audiences.
seller: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
price ($mm)
$130
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closed 2/27/2007 via BusinessWire

LIN TV Corp., purchased KASA-TV, the FOX affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico from Raycom Media, Inc.

synopsis: LIN TV Corp. has completed the acquisition of KASA-TV, the FOX affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from Raycom Media. LIN TV has been operating the station pursuant to a local marketing agreement since September 15, 2006.
buyer: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
seller: Raycom Media, Inc.
Raycom Media stretches from Syracuse, New York to Honolulu, Hawaii with businesses in 22 states and over 4,000 employees. The television stations cover 12.7% of the U.S. television households.
price ($mm)
$55
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closed 11/30/2005 via PR Newswire

LIN TV Corp., purchased WALA-TV, WBPG-TV, WTHI-TV, WLUK-TV, KRQE-TV from Emmis Communications Corporation

synopsis: LIN TV Corp TVL completed its purchase of WALA-TV (Ch. 10, Fox affiliate) in Mobile, Ala./Pensacola, Fla.; WTHI-TV (Ch. 10, CBS affiliate) in Terre Haute, Ind.; WLUK-TV (Ch. 11, Fox affiliate) in Green Bay, Wis.; and KRQE-TV (Ch. 13, CBS affiliate) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, plus regional satellite stations.
buyer: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
seller: Emmis Communications Corporation(EMMS:$236.01)
Emmis Communications - a diversified media company with radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, and magazine publishing operations - is known as much for its corporate culture as for its leadership position within the media industry.
price ($mm)
$260
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closed 3/31/2005 via BusinessWire

LIN TV Corp., purchased WNDY, WWHO from Viacom Inc.

synopsis: LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of WNDY, the UPN affiliate serving Indianapolis, Indiana, and WWHO, the UPN affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio from Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) for $85 million in cash.
buyer: LIN TV Corp.(TVL:$553.46)
LIN TV Corp., along with its subsidiaries, is a local multi-platform digital media company, owning and/or operating 27 nationally-affiliated broadcast network television stations in 17 U.S. markets, more than 50 interactive television station and niche web sites and mobile marketing solutions.
seller: Viacom Inc.(VIAB:$13,887.00)
Viacom is the No. 1 vehicle in the world for advertisers, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. The company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, and music.
price ($mm)
$85
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announced 4/24/2013 via BusinessWire

Nexstar, will acquire Communications Corporation of America

synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. announced that it and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. agreed to acquire the stock of privately-held Communications Corporation of America and White Knight Broadcasting, the owners of nineteen television stations and seven associated digital sub-channels in ten markets, for a total of $270 million.
buyer: Nexstar (NXST:$378.63)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 72 television stations and 13 related digital multicast signals reaching 41 markets or approximately 12.1% of all U.S. television households.
target: Communications Corporation of America
Communications Corporation of America is a leading medium-market broadcast and digital media company in the US. They own and/or have agreements with twenty-five television stations—including FOX, NBC, CBS, CW, MyNetwork, and EstrellaTV—in ten markets throughout Louisiana, Texas and Indiana.
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$270
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announced 4/15/2013 via BNC Analysis

Lien Tai-sheng, will acquire Next TV Broadcasting Limited

synopsis: Next Media plans to sell its Taiwan television unit to ERA Communications chairman Lien Tai-sheng for NT$1.4 billion (HK$363.57 million), the group’s latest effort to offload the loss-making business after a deal to sell its entire newspaper and TV empire fell through last month.
buyer: Lien Tai-sheng
Lien Tai-sheng is chairman of closely held Taipei-based ERA Communications Inc., operator of ERA TV.
target parent: Next Media Limited
target: Next TV Broadcasting Limited
Next TV Broadcasting Limited provides television broadcasting services. The company is based in Taiwan.
price ($mm)
$47
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announced 4/11/2013 via Market Wire

Fisher Communications, Inc. will be merged with Sinclair Broadcast Group,

synopsis: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and Fisher Communications, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby Sinclair will acquire Fisher in a merger transaction for approximately $373.3 mil. Fisher owns 20 television stations in 8 markets, reaching 3.9% of U.S. TV households, & 3 radio stations in the Seattle market.
buyer: Sinclair Broadcast Group(SBGI:$1,061.68)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 65 television stations in 39 markets.
target: Fisher Communications, Inc.(FSCI:$168.20)
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications company that owns & operates 13 full power television stations, 7 low power television stations, 3 owned radio stations, one managed radio station in the Western U.S., the Fisher Interactive Network, its online division & Fisher Pathways.
price($mm)[EV]
$369 [$350]
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announced 3/28/2013 via BNC Analysis

Polsat Media, will acquire TV4

synopsis: Polsat TV, a unit of TV broadcaster and DTH operator Cyfrowy Polsat, signed a conditional agreement to purchase Polskie Media, broadcaster of TV4 and TV6 channels.
buyer parent:Pola Investments Ltd.
buyer: Polsat Media
Polsat Media operates as a commercial television broadcaster that owns and operates commercial TV stations in Poland. It offers popular programs, TV shows, sport, American and European films, and sitcoms.
target: TV4
Polskie Media S.A. operates TV4 and TV6 television stations in Poland. The company was incorporated on April 1, 2000 and is based in Warsaw, Poland. Their audience consists of mostly urban residents between the ages of 16 and 49 years.
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$30
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announced 3/28/2013 via BNC Analysis

TP EmiTel sp. z o.o., will acquire RS TV S.A

synopsis: EmiTel Sp. z o.o. has signed a conditional agreement to purchase RSTV S.A., based in Radom, Poland. RS TV S.A offers television broadcasting services.
buyer: TP EmiTel sp. z o.o.
TP EmiTel sp. z o.o. operates as a terrestrial radio and television (TV) broadcast infrastructure operator in Poland.
target: RS TV S.A
RS TV SA is a telecommunications operator providing services in the field of broadcasting. RS TV SA has close to 40 own transmission facilities located throughout Poland.
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$14
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announced 2/28/2013 via Company Press Release

Sinclair Broadcast Group, will purchase 18 Television Stations from Barrington Broadcasting Group

synopsis: Sinclair Broadcast Group announced a definitive agreement to purchase the broadcast assets of 18 television stations owned by Barrington Broadcasting Group, LLC and entered into agreements to operate or provide sales services to another six stations. The 24 stations are located in 15 markets and reach 3.4% of the U.S. TV households.
buyer: Sinclair Broadcast Group(SBGI:$1,061.68)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 65 television stations in 39 markets.
seller: Barrington Broadcasting Group
Barrington Broadcasting was founded by members of Benedek Broadcasting with the idea of starting a company that would focus on smaller market, free over-the-air television. The Barrington portfolio consists of 24 television stations in fifteen geographically diverse markets.
price ($mm)
$370
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closed 5/2/2013 via PR Newswire

Sinclair Broadcast Group, purchased TV Stations in 4 Markets from Cox Media Group, Inc.

synopsis: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that it has closed on the purchase of four television stations owned by Cox Media Group ("CMG") for $99.0 million less $4.3 million of working capital adjustments and an agreement to provide sales services to one other station. The Company funded the transaction through cash on hand.
buyer: Sinclair Broadcast Group(SBGI:$1,061.68)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 65 television stations in 39 markets.
seller parent: Cox Enterprises Inc.
seller: Cox Media Group, Inc.
Cox Media's station group include KFOX-TV, a Fox affiliate in El Paso, Texas, WJAC-TV, an NBC affiliate in Johnstown, Penn., KRXI-TV, a Fox affiliate in Reno, Nevada, KAME-TV, a MyNetwork affiliate in Reno, Nevada and WTOV-TV, an NBC affiliate in Steubenville, Ohio.
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$95
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announced 11/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Nexstar, will purchase Three California Stations from Newport Television LLC

synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. has agreed to acquire the assets of KGPE-TV, the CBS affiliate serving the Fresno, California market and KGET and KKEY-LP, the NBC/CW affiliate and low powered Telemundo affiliated stations serving the Bakersfield, California market from entities controlled by privately-held Newport Television, LLC.
buyer: Nexstar (NXST:$378.63)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, e-MEDIA, digital and mobile media platforms.
seller parent: High Plains Broadcasting LLC
seller: Newport Television LLC
Newport Television is comprised of a 56 station television group in 20 markets across the country and Inergize Digital, the leader in fully integrated digital management solutions that generate revenue for local media companies.
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$35
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closed 3/4/2013 via BusinessWire

Nexstar, purchased 2 Vermont Stations from Smith Media

synopsis: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. announced that they completed the previously announced accretive acquisition of the assets of WFFF-TV (FOX) and WVNY (ABC) serving the Burlington, Vermont market from Smith Media, LLC and affiliates.
buyer: Nexstar(NXST:$378.63)
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, e-MEDIA, digital and mobile media platforms.
seller: Smith Media
Smith Media, LLC engages in the ownership and operation of television channels for homes in Santa Barbara, Utica, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Burlington. The company was formerly known as Smith Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Smith Media, LLC in November 2004.
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$17
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closed 10/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Trinity Broadcasting Network, purchased WRBJ- TV from Roberts Broadcasting Co.

synopsis: Roberts Broadcasting has sold Jackson television WRBJ-TV to religious broadcaster Trinity Broadcasting Network.
buyer: Trinity Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcasting Network ("TBN") is the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel. TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeal to people in a wide variety of Protestant, Catholic and Messianic Jewish denominations.
seller: Roberts Broadcasting Co.
Roberts Broadcasting Company is licensee of WHSL-TV, Channel 46, in St. Louis, Missouri. WHSL-TV was the first full power independent television station to enter the St. Louis market in twenty years.
price ($mm)
$1.50
rev ($mm)
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closed 10/23/2012 via BusinessWire

Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., acquired My New 32

synopsis: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Journal Communications, Inc. announced that it has closed on the purchase of My New 32 in Green Bay for $2.038 million from ACE TV, Inc. WACY is a MyNetwork station in Green Bay/Appleton, WI. Journal Broadcast Group has had a local marketing agreement for the station since late 2004.
buyer parent:Journal Communications Inc.
buyer: Journal Broadcast Group, Inc.
The mission of the Journal Broadcast Group is to be America’s best local broadcast company through relevant locally targeted programming creating effective marketing solutions for its advertisers, resulting in dynamic and sustained growth for its employee owners.
target: My New 32
My New 32 is the MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station for Green Bay, the Fox River Valley, and Northeastern Wisconsin. The station broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 27 from a transmitter located in the Shirley section of Glenmore, Wisconsin.
price ($mm)
$2.04
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cancelled 11/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

Jeffrey Koo Jr., cancelled an acquisition of Next TV Broadcasting Limited

synopsis: Entrepreneur Jeffrey Koo Jr., Wang Wen-yun and a private funds organisation based in Singapore announced they have signed a deal to acquire Next TV Broadcasting Ltd. Next TV Broadcasting Limited provides television broadcasting services in Taiwan.
buyer: Jeffrey Koo Jr.
Jeffrey Koo Jr. is an entrepreneur and son of Chinatrust Financial Holding Co. Chairman Jeffrey Koo Sr.
target parent: Next Media Limited
target: Next TV Broadcasting Limited
Next TV Broadcasting Limited provides television broadcasting services. The company is based in Taiwan.
price ($mm)
$51
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cancelled 10/17/2012 via BNC Analysis

Lien Tai-sheng, cancelled an acquisition of Next TV Broadcasting Limited

synopsis: Next Media Ltd. (282), the Hong Kong publisher controlled by Jimmy Lai, signed a non-binding agreement to sell Next TV Broadcasting Ltd., its TV arm to Lien Tai-sheng. Next TV Broadcasting Limited provides television broadcasting services in Taiwan.
buyer: Lien Tai-sheng
Lien Tai-sheng is chairman of closely held Taipei-based ERA Communications Inc., operator of ERA TV.
target parent: Next Media Limited
target: Next TV Broadcasting Limited
Next TV Broadcasting Limited provides television broadcasting services. The company is based in Taiwan.
price ($mm)
$48
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announced 9/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

London Broadcasting Company, Inc., will purchase Six Texas TV Stations In Abilene And San Angelo from Bayou City Broadcasting LLC

synopsis: London Broadcasting Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Texas television stations KXVA-TV, Abilene; KIDY-TV, San Angelo; KIDU-CD, Brownwood; KIDB-LD, Sweetwater; KIDV-CD, Albany; and KIDT-CD, Stamford, from Bayou City Broadcasting, LLC, a company controlled by DuJuan McCoy.
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.
seller: Bayou City Broadcasting LLC
Bayou City Broadcasting, LLC, is a Houston-based company that operates television broadcasting stations.
price ($mm)
$18
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announced 9/10/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Tamer Media, LLC, will purchase Albuquerque-Santa Fe Stations from ACME Communications, Inc.

synopsis: ACME Communications, Inc. announced that Tamer Media, LLC will acquire licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission and certain related assets used and useful in ACME's television stations KWBQ (CW) and its satellite station KRWB, and KASY (MyNetworkTV), all serving the Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM market.
buyer: Tamer Media, LLC
Tamer Media, LLC is a company founded by John S. Viall, Jr., who has 47 years of experience in the broadcast industry.
seller: ACME Communications, Inc.(ACME:$12.91)
ACME Communications, Inc. owns and operates television stations KWBQ-TV (a CW Television Network affiliate), KASY-TV (a MyNetworkTV affiliate) and KRWB (KWBQ's satellite) in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM market.
price ($mm)
$17
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closed 12/6/2012 via BusinessWire

Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., acquired NewsChannel 5 Network, LLC

synopsis: Journal Communications, Inc. announced that its Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. subsidiary has closed on the purchase of Nashville’s WTVF NewsChannel 5 Network, LLC, a CBS-affiliate television station with an ancillary news and digital channel as well as a market leading internet property, from Landmark Media Enterprises, LLC.
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.
target parent: Landmark Communications, Inc.
target: NewsChannel 5 Network, LLC
WTVF NewsChannel 5 Network is a CBS-affiliated station with an ancillary news and digital channel as well as a market leading internet property. The network consists of NewsChannel 5 (WTVF), NewsChannel 5+, a This TV affiliate (D3) and NewsChannel5.com, a market leading local digital news site.
price ($mm)
$215
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/1/2012 via BusinessWire

Chellomedia, purchased MGM Networks Inc from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

synopsis: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Chellomedia announced a transaction in which Chellomedia has acquired MGM Networks Inc. The acquisition gives Chellomedia ownership of MGM Networks’ channels in Spain, Turkey, Israel, Benelux and Poland, India and South East Asia, along with the pan-EMEA Channel and its associated feeds.
buyer parent:Liberty Global Inc.
buyer: Chellomedia
Chellomedia is the international content division of Liberty Global, Inc. It is a leading producer and distributor of television channels and a provider of advanced digital services to other international channel operators.
seller parent: Spyglass Entertainment Group, L.L.C.
seller: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, and interactive media. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles.
price ($mm)
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announced 7/27/2012 via BusinessWire

Shield Media LLC, will purchase Broadcast assets of WXXA-TV from Newport Television LLC

synopsis: Shield Media LLC announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Newport Television LLC to acquire the broadcast assets of WXXA-TV, the Fox Affiliate serving the Albany/Schenectady/Troy New York market.
buyer: Shield Media LLC
Shield Media LLC is owned by Sheldon Galloway. Mr. Galloway has a long history in broadcasting, serving in executive and management positions. He is the Vice President of White Knight Broadcasting, Inc.
seller parent: High Plains Broadcasting LLC
seller: Newport Television LLC
Newport Television is comprised of a 56 station television group in 20 markets across the country and Inergize Digital, the leader in fully integrated digital management solutions that generate revenue for local media companies.
price ($mm)
$18
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 7/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Jones Broadcasting LLC, acquired WDRL-TV

synopsis: Jones Broadcasting has acquired a television station, WDRL-TV, in Roanoke. Once the station is back on air, its lineup will include religious programming, family-friendly shows, local and national sports and gospel music.
buyer: Jones Broadcasting LLC
Jones Broadcasting is a television broadcasting company that owns 13 stations. The company is based in Lynchburg, VA.
target: WDRL-TV
WDRL-TV is a television station in Roanoke, VA. The station's lineup will include religious programming, family-friendly shows, local and national sports and gospel music.
price ($mm)
$1.00
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 7/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

News-Press & Gazette Company, will purchase KMIZ Television, Me-TV, KQFX-LP, MyZouTV from JW Broadcasting LLC

synopsis: News-Press & Gazette Company acquires 4 stations from JW Broadcasting, LLC. They are KMIZ Television (ABC), Me-TV, KQFX-LP (FOX), and MyZouTV (My NetworkTV).
buyer: News-Press & Gazette Company
News-Press & Gazette Company engages in publishing daily newspapers and weekly publications in many states. The company also provides cable, high-speed Internet, and digital telephone services; and commercial printing services, such as Web and sheet-fed services.
seller: JW Broadcasting LLC
JW Broadcasting, LLC, operates as a television broadcasting company. It provides multiple program streams to the viewers with a digital television receiver, such as news, business, entertainment, finance, health, politics, science, technology, travel, weather, and sports.
price ($mm)
$16
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target

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Viacom Inc.
Viacom Inc.
Viacom connects with diverse audiences everywhere they are. As a leading global entertainment content company, they know what their viewers want and proudly deliver it across the globe through television, motion pictures and a wide range of digital media.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$13,887.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4,135.00
EBIT ($mm)
$3,901.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,981.00
Employees
9880
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Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association (WNYPBA) is a public broadcasting organization. The organization owns and operates television, music, and news stations and offers programming services to Southern Ontario and Western New York.
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Channel Zero, Inc.
Channel Zero, Inc.
Since its creation in 2000, Channel Zero has overseen the creation and broadcast success of several digital specialty networks - including Movieola - The Short Film Channel and Silver Screen Classics. In 2006 Channel Zero created Ouat Media Inc., a film and new media content distribution company.
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Interactivation
Interactivation
Interactivation is a media company that delivers highly interactive and personalized content to consumers via TV, mobile devices and the Internet. Interactivation owns the Mag Rack and Concert TV video-on-demand television networks, and The Patient Channel and The Newborn Channel.
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Ovation TV
Ovation TV re-launched in June 2007 with a focus on entertaining, inspiring and engaging the artist in all of us. The 24-hour channel is the only television network devoted exclusively to art, personal creativity and making the arts more accessible to viewers in their daily lives.
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Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Started in 1923, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is an American television and radio broadcasting corporation based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota that was started by Stanley E. Hubbard. Hubbard operates four radio stations as well as twelve television stations in Minnesota, New York and New Mexico.
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Ckrush Inc
Ckrush Inc
Ckrush, Inc. is a cutting edge entertainment and digital media group capitalizing on the global convergence of the traditional entertainment industry and the “participatory pop culture” revolution of online communities and digital technology.
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Claxson Interactive Group, Inc.
Claxson Interactive Group, Inc.
Claxson Interactive Group, Inc. is a multimedia company that provides and distributes branded entertainment content to Spanish and Portuguese audiences around the world. The company has a portfolio of well-known branded entertainment options distributed on multiple platforms.
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Ticker: DIS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
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.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$42,278.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$10,826.00
EBIT ($mm)
$8,839.00
Net Income ($mm)
$5,682.00
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166000
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Ticker: SNDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China. Shanda offers a portfolio of diversified entertainment content including some of the most popular massively multi-player and casual online games in China.
year
2010
rev ($mm)
$5,572.25
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,371.86
EBIT ($mm)
$850.83
Net Income ($mm)
$614.15
Employees
8431
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Ticker: US:CWGVF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CanWest Global Communications Corp.
CanWest Global Communications Corp.
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.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$2,712.18
EBITDA ($mm)
$435.16
EBIT ($mm)
$334.69
Net Income ($mm)
$2,032.76
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11072
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CineMaya Media Group, Inc.
CinéMaya Media Group is a leading provider of high quality international South Asian media, entertainment, and marketing services.
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2009
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MadVision Entertainment
MadVision Media is a multimedia company whose mission is to acquire and create content that can be branded and exploited across multiple media platforms. Deeply rooted in the urban cultural experience, this content will inspire, entertain and empower.
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Village Roadshow Ltd.
Village Roadshow Limited operates as an entertainment and media company. The company operates theme parks and resorts; engages in the distribution of films, videos, and DVDs to various cinemas and retailers; and involves in film production and music.
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Echelon Brands, Ltd.
Echelon Brands, Ltd. is a a licensed broadcasting company providing in stadium play by play to the crowds in the stadium, parking areas and the ever growing tailgate party areas.
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Ticker: GCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc. is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 100 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties.
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2012
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$5,353.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,105.92
EBIT ($mm)
$911.88
Net Income ($mm)
$424.28
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31000
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Naspers Ltd.
Naspers Ltd.
Naspers is a leading multinational media group. The group’s principal operations are in internet platforms, pay-television and the provision of related technologies and print media (including publishing, distribution and printing of magazines, newspapers and books).
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2012
rev ($mm)
$5,157.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$903.36
EBIT ($mm)
$601.67
Net Income ($mm)
$377.96
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19228
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Modern Times Group MTG AB
Modern Times Group MTG AB
Modern Times Group (MTG) is an international entertainment broadcasting group with operations that span four continents and include free-TV, pay-TV, radio and content production businesses.
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2011
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$1,964.25
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Ticker: SBGI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 65 television stations in 39 markets.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$1,061.68
EBITDA ($mm)
$475.44
EBIT ($mm)
$329.28
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$144.67
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Ticker: SSP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The E.W. Scripps Company
The E.W. Scripps Company
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.
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2010
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$776.89
EBITDA ($mm)
$90.37
EBIT ($mm)
$45.47
Net Income ($mm)
$130.51
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4600
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Ticker: CTCM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CTC Media, Inc.
CTC Media, Inc.
CTC Media is a leading independent media company in Russia, with operations throughout Russia and in a number of other CIS markets. It operates three free-to-air television networks in Russia – CTC, Domashny and Peretz – as well as Channel 31 in Kazakhstan and a TV company in Moldova.
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2011
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$766.36
EBITDA ($mm)
$539.18
EBIT ($mm)
$272.38
Net Income ($mm)
$53.12
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1183
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Ticker: LCAPA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty Media Corporation
Liberty Media Corporation
Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of video programming, broadband distribution, interactive technology services and communications businesses. Liberty Media and its affiliated companies operate in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia.
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2010
rev ($mm)
$708.00
EBITDA ($mm)
($108.00)
EBIT ($mm)
($180.00)
Net Income ($mm)
$815.00
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19070
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Ticker: MEG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media General, Inc.
Media General, Inc.
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States.
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2011
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$616.21
EBITDA ($mm)
$89.88
EBIT ($mm)
$38.31
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4200
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Ticker: TVL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIN Media
LIN Media
LIN Media is a local multimedia company that operates or services 32 network affiliates, more than 50 television and niche web sites, and a growing suite of mobile products. Its strategic investments focus on emerging media and interactive technologies that deliver measurable results to advertisers.
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2012
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$553.46
EBITDA ($mm)
$233.73
EBIT ($mm)
$172.17
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Ticker: NXST
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., is one of the nation’s top 20 television broadcasting companies. Nexstar owns or provide services to 64 broadcast television stations and 37 community portal websites located in 38 markets in 16 states.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$378.63
EBITDA ($mm)
$169.33
EBIT ($mm)
$100.37
Net Income ($mm)
$182.49
Employees
2099
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Ticker: GTN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gray Television, Inc.
Gray Television, Inc.
Gray Television, Inc. is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, whose primary mission is to provide quality news and entertainment services to the local markets in which the company operates.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$307.13
EBITDA ($mm)
$98.76
EBIT ($mm)
$72.45
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$9.04
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Ticker: ION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ION Media Networks
ION Media Networks
ION Media Networks, Inc. owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television station group and ION Television, reaching over 94 million U.S. television households via its nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems.
year
2006
rev ($mm)
$228.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$103.51
EBIT ($mm)
$35.09
Net Income ($mm)
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453
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Ticker: FSCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fisher Communications, Inc.
Fisher Communications, Inc.
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications company that owns & operates 13 full power television stations, 7 low power television stations, 3 owned radio stations, one managed radio station in the Western U.S., the Fisher Interactive Network, its online division & Fisher Pathways.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$168.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$32.55
EBIT ($mm)
$22.72
Net Income ($mm)
$13.19
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Antenna TV S.A.
Antenna TV is Greece's first 24-7 broadcast television network. Antenna TV features standard broadcast fare, including news, game shows, sports, and sitcoms. Antenna TV, which produces much of its programming, broadcasts throughout Greece, as well as to several central European countries.
year
2002
rev ($mm)
$140.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$60.60
EBIT ($mm)
$13.50
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Ticker: EMDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Media Holdings Corporation
Equity Media Holdings Corporation is a growing broadcaster with multiple sources of revenue and value in its operations. Equity Media currently owns stations in 41 markets that cover more than 32% of the U.S. population.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
$28.26
EBITDA ($mm)
($21.91)
EBIT ($mm)
($33.84)
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