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The News Corporation Limited, acquired Jamba! AG

See 819 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: News Corporation and VeriSign announced a joint venture to form the world's largest provider of mobile entertainment. News Corp. will pay approximately $188 million for a controlling interest in VeriSign's wholly-owned Jamba subsidiary and will combine it with Fox Mobile Entertainment assets.
buyer: The News Corporation Limited(NWSA:$33,706.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
target parent: VeriSign, Inc.
target: Jamba! AG
Jamba! AG is the leading German portal for the mobile Internet. Jamba! develops, distributes and mediates content and services for next-generation mobile phones. Jamba! provides entertainment services including ring tones, Java games, news and internet shopping services for mobile phone users.
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announced 2/23/2007 via BusinessWire

LaNetro Zed, will acquire MonsterMob Group Plc

See 819 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LaNetro Zed is pleased to announce that at today’s EGM of MonsterMob’s shareholders, its offer of £34 million to acquire a majority shareholding in MonsterMob Group PLC has been approved with 83% of the votes in favour.
buyer: LaNetro Zed
Zed develops and markets entertainment and community products and services for mobile and the Internet. The company is the leading mobile value-added services (MVAS) player in the world in terms of revenue and geographical footprint.
target: MonsterMob Group Plc
MonsterMob is the UK's best selling mobile content brand, with an unrivalled track record in sms response generation. MonsterMob is now developing and delivering unique mobile content including video on demand, interactive communities, real-music ring tones, and more.
price ($mm)
$69*
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$347
EBITDA ($mm)
$70
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0.4x
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1.8x
closed 9/12/2006 via BusinessWire

iLoop Mobile Inc, acquired InAphone A/S

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synopsis: iLoop Mobile, a leader in mobile application software, and InAphone A/S, a European leader in developing and publishing mobile content, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, today announced that iLoop Mobile has acquired InAphone. This acquisition extends iLoop Mobile's geographic reach to Europe.
buyer: iLoop Mobile Inc
iLoop Mobile is the leading mobile application software company providing interactive mobile phone marketing initiatives and content distribution.
target: InAphone A/S
InAphone A/S is a pioneer in the SMS gateway, content (ringtones, wallpapers, music, video and games), and mobile application software. Founded in 2000, InAphone has established itself as a leader in the mobile space with over 150 customers to date.
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closed 12/6/2006 via PR Newswire

Bluff Media, acquired thepokerdb inc

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synopsis: Bluff Media has completed the acquisition of thepokerdb.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. thepokerdb.com is the world's most comprehensive source for tracking online tournaments and players.
buyer: Bluff Media
Bluff Media is the publisher of Bluff Magazine and owner/producer of Bluff Poker Radio. Bluff Magazine is America's largest poker magazine providing poker enthusiasts with quality content, which keeps them up-to-date with the fast-paced modern poker lifestyle.
target: thepokerdb inc
thepokerdb.com is the world's most comprehensive source for tracking online tournaments and players.
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announced 8/15/2007 via BusinessWire

Mobile Greetings, Inc. will be merged with UpSNAP, Inc.,

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synopsis: UpSNAP has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Mobile Greetings, Inc. Mobile Greetings is a private corporation based in Walnut Creek, California that has created a mobile distribution platform for the automated delivery of rich media services to mobile handsets.
buyer: UpSNAP, Inc.
UpSNAP, Inc. is a provider of free mobile search and content services. As the first company to address mobile search, UpSNAP has built its technology platform from the ground up with specific focus on the unique challenges of providing a usable and functional mobile search experience.
target: Mobile Greetings, Inc.
Mobile Greetings, Inc. is a premier creator and publisher of mobile products and services. A sophisticated proprietary technology platform allows the creation of the most visually vivid and interactive applications in the mobile industry.
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closed 12/19/2012 via BNC Analysis

Dropbox, Inc., acquired Snapjoy Inc.

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synopsis: Dropbox has acquired Snapjoy. Snapjoy, Inc. develops and operates an online photo library and software application that imports media from anywhere and organizes them.
buyer: Dropbox, Inc.
Dropbox is a free service that lets users bring photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Dropbox was founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, two MIT students tired of emailing files to themselves to work from more than one computer.
target: Snapjoy Inc.
Snapjoy, Inc. develops and operates an online photo library and software application that imports media from anywhere and organizes them.
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closed 10/3/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Ancestry.com, acquired 1000Memories, Inc.

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synopsis: Ancestry.com Inc., the world's largest online family history resource, announced it has acquired 1000memories Inc., the San Francisco-based startup that has been focused on helping people digitize and share the estimated 1.7 trillion paper photos stored in their albums, attics, and shoeboxes.
buyer parent:Spectrum Equity
buyer: Ancestry.com(ACOM:$399.66)
Ancestry.com Inc. is the world's largest online family history resource, with more than 2 million paying subscribers. Over 10 billion records have been added to the site in the past 15 years. Ancestry users have created more than 39 million family trees containing approximately 4 billion profiles.
target: 1000Memories, Inc.
Founded in 2010 in San Francisco, 1000memories makes it easy to digitize and share photos and stories from the past. 1000memories also operates the ShoeBox Mobile App, which allows users to turn their mobile phones into a photo scanner and share their images online and on-the-go.
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closed 1/18/2011 via Market Wire

Mixbook, acquired Scrapblog, Inc.

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synopsis: Mixbook, a leader in personalized photo publishing, announced that it has acquired Scrapblog a leading online scrapbooking service. This acquisition cements Mixbook's leadership in the online digital scrapbooking market while enhancing its comprehensive product offerings for its more than five million combined customers.
buyer: Mixbook
Mixbook is a leader in personalized photo publishing -- a $10 billion market which includes scrapbooking, yearbooks, photo books, cards and stationery. Mixbook has differentiated itself through its superior user experience, outstanding customer service, and high-quality printed products.
target: Scrapblog, Inc.
Scrapblog is the leader in online digital scrapbooking. Scrapblog has more than 2 million users and partnerships with leading photo sites including Photobucket as well as content partnerships with more than 30 leading content providers including Disney's D23, Me Too Mommy and House of Three.
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closed 7/9/2007 via BusinessWire

Fox Interactive Media, Inc., acquired Photobucket inc

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synopsis: Fox Interactive Media, Inc., a division of News Corporation, announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Photobucket.com, Inc. No financial terms were disclosed. 250 cash, 50 earnout
buyer parent:The News Corporation Limited
buyer: Fox Interactive Media, Inc.
A division of News Corporation, Fox Interactive Media (FIM) offers a global, border-free online network that caters to consumers by giving them the platform and tools to express themselves, communicate with each other, and engage with the best music, TV, film, sports, information and more.
target: Photobucket inc
Photobucket is the premier standalone photo and video sharing site, with over 22 million monthly unique users* around the world linking billions of personal photos, graphics, slideshows and videos daily to hundreds of thousands of Web sites.
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$250
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closed 2/9/2009 via PR Newswire

Nokia Corporation, acquired bit-side GmbH

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synopsis: Nokia has completed its acquisition of bit-side GmbH, a privately owned Berlin-based professional services and software company with 39 employees. The deal was initially announced on January 27, 2009. By acquiring bit-side Nokia will strengthen and accelerate its mobile development for Nokia Maps.
buyer: Nokia Corporation(NOK:$38,659.00)
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging.
target: bit-side GmbH
Founded in 2000, bit-side GmbH develops innovative products and services for mobile phones. Based in the heart of Berlin, more than 30 software and media specialists work on mobile solutions for customers all around the world.
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closed 12/24/2008 via Company Press Release

Mondia, acquired arvato mobile Gmbh

See 1025 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mondia Limited will acquire arvato mobile, one of the leading providers of digital entertainment content, innovative concepts and interactive applications, on Jan. 1, 2009. The business units arvato mobile north and arvato mobile south form arvato mobile. The company is a 360-degree manager along the entire value chain.
buyer: Mondia
Mondia enables members of the international business community to unlock their potential in the Middle East. Mondia can accommodate every commercial level ranging from customized consulting services to partnerships all the way to investments in the form of joint ventures or acquisitions.
target parent: Bertelsmann AG
target: arvato mobile Gmbh
arvato mobile provides an innovative range of digital entertainment content and interactive solutions. The company is a 360 degree manager along the whole digital value chain. In the process, we develop customised solutions for your company or brand in compliance with your goals.
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closed 1/25/2007 via BusinessWire

Twistbox Games, acquired InfoSpace Mobile Games Studio

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synopsis: Twistbox Entertainment, Inc. announced the acquisition of all of the assets of Infospace Inc.’s US based mobile games Studio located in San Mateo, CA. Formerly known as Atlas Mobile, Inc., the Studio will be fully integrated into Twistbox Games.
buyer parent:Twistbox Entertainment, Inc
buyer: Twistbox Games
Twistbox Games is a leading global publisher and developer of award-winning games and applications for mobile devices. Twistbox Games’ RapidPort™, the mobile industry’s most comprehensive development and porting platform, provides support for J2ME, DoJa, BREW and Symbian.
target parent: InfoSpace, Inc.
target: InfoSpace Mobile Games Studio
InfoSpace Mobile Games Studio is a pioneer in the Play for Prizes business across the major carriers in North America that includes multiplayer tournaments and loyalty campaigns for leading consumer and entertainment brands.
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closed 10/30/2006 via PR Newswire

RealNetworks, Inc., acquired WiderThan

See 1192 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RealNetworks, Inc. announced the final results of its tender offer to purchase all of the shares of WiderThan Co., Ltd. at a price of $17.05 per common share and per ADS, or approximately $350 million. As a result of the successful tender offer, WiderThan will become a majority-owned subsidiary of RealNetworks.
buyer: RealNetworks, Inc.(RNWK:$258.84)
RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services.
target: WiderThan
WiderThan is a leading provider of integrated mobile entertainment solutions for wireless carriers.
price ($mm)
$245
rev ($mm)
$119
EBITDA ($mm)
$22
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
11.2x
closed 2/24/2005 via PR Newswire

TOM Online Inc., acquired Indiagames

See 1189 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TOM Online Games, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOM Online Inc., has successfully acquired approximately 76.29% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Indiagames as at the sale completion.
buyer parent:TOM Group Limited
buyer: TOM Online Inc.
TOM Online Inc. is a leading wireless Internet company in China providing value-added multimedia products and services.
target: Indiagames
Indiagames was founded by Vishal Gondal, the current CEO, in 1999 and has quickly become one of the global leaders in mobile games publishing business. With over 160 professionals based in Mumbai, Indiagames is primarily engaged in publishing and developing games across various platforms like Inter
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$14*
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closed 6/18/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Alloy Digital Network, acquired Clevver Media LLC

See 955 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alloy Digital, LLC, a leading next generation media company for the 12-34 demographic and a top-10 video network, announced that it has acquired YouTube's top entertainment news provider, Clevver Media. With the move, Alloy Digital's owned and operated channels ascend to No. 1 in total YouTube subscribers.
buyer parent:ZelnickMedia Corp.
buyer: Alloy Digital Network
Alloy Digital, a division of Alloy, Inc., controls the largest media and advertising network of young adult- targeted websites, reaching more than 43% of P12-34 internet users. Alloy Digital delivers digital campaigns for FORTUNE 500 advertisers and has received multiple industry accolades.
target: Clevver Media LLC
Clevver Media, an innovative video content provider, aggregates, creates and produces online content for distribution through its multi-platform outlets including YouTube and Facebook. Clevver Media is a Top 10 YouTube content provider.
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cancelled 5/11/2012 via Wall Street Journal

Lagardère Active, cancelled an acquisition of LeGuide.com S.A.

See 1033 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: French online shopping guide LeGuide.com SA has turned down French media company Lagardere SCA's bid to buy the firm. LeGuide.com S.A. publishes online shopping guides, comparison Websites, shopping search engines, and platforms for consumer ratings.
buyer parent:Lagardère SCA
buyer: Lagardère Active
Lagardère Active aims to become a global leader in the production and aggregation of multimedia content. Its activities – pursued via numerous world-class brands – include magazine publishing, radio stations, special-interest TV channels, TV production, digital activities and advertising sales.
target: LeGuide.com S.A.(FR:ALGUI:$28.23)
LeGuide.com SA is a France-based provider of shopping guides and online shopping directories. The Company publishes Internet services to help e-consumers shop online.
price($mm)[EV]
$79 [$53]*
rev ($mm)
$41
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
9.2x
announced 4/9/2012 via Forbes

Zhejiang Daily Media Holding Group Co., Ltd., will acquire Shanghai Haofang Online Information Technology Co., Ltd.

See 1195 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Zhejiang Daily Media Group Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire Shanghai Haofang Online Information Technology from Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. for approximately $56 million. Shanghai Haofang Online Information Technology Co., Ltd. operates a network personal computer game platform in China.
buyer: Zhejiang Daily Media Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Daily Media Group is a state-controlled media company based in Hangzhou, China. They publish a daily newspaper, "Zhejiang Daily."
target parent: Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
target: Shanghai Haofang Online Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Haofang Online Information Technology Co., Ltd. operates a network personal computer game platform in China. It allows users to find and connect with other players of the same personal computer game through the Internet. The company is based in Shanghai, China.
price ($mm)
$56
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announced 2/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

NCsoft Corporation, will acquire Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd.

See 1195 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NCsoft Corporation announced that it will acquire Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd., a Korea-based online game producer and software developer, to develop casual games business.
buyer: NCsoft Corporation
NCsoft Corporation develops and publishes online games. Its online games include Aion, City of Heroes, Guild Wars, and Lineage. The company also publishes casual games in various regional markets. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and operations all over the world.
target parent: SK Telecom
target: Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd.
Ntreev Soft Co., Ltd. develops online games. The company offers 3D casual online, multiplayer online, and PC-online games. It serves the United States, Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Europe markets.
price ($mm)
$98*
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$49
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
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closed 1/6/2012 via BNC Analysis

Shine Group, acquired Channel Flip Media Limited

See 955 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Shine Group announced the acquisition of online broadcaster and original content producers, ChannelFlip. As part of Shine Group, the existing ChannelFlip team will continue to produce original content for online platforms.
buyer: Shine Group
Shine Group is the UK's largest independent production company. The company's core business spans television production, scripted and unscripted formats, film development and production, digital production and international sales and distribution.
target: Channel Flip Media Limited
ChannelFlip Media Limited provides short form Web video content for online viewing. The company serves entertainment, automotive, FMCG, public sector, and technology industries. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Oxford, United Kingdom.
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closed 12/21/2011 via BNC Analysis

LeGuide.com S.A., acquired Ciao AG

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synopsis: LeGuide.com Group, a pan-European publisher of online shopping guides, comparison websites and the like, has acquired online shopping portal Ciao from Microsoft. At Ciao, consumers can obtain all the online shopping information they need from one source.
buyer: LeGuide.com S.A.(FR:ALGUI:$28.23)
LeGuide.com SA is a France-based provider of shopping guides and online shopping directories. The Company publishes Internet services to help e-consumers shop online.
target parent: Microsoft Corporation
target: Ciao AG
The Ciao consumer portal offers consumers in Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden comprehensive online shopping options in their respective national language. At Ciao, consumers can obtain all the online shopping information they need from one source.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 1/31/2007 via

The News Corporation Limited, acquired Jamba! AG

See 819 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: News Corporation and VeriSign announced a joint venture to form the world's largest provider of mobile entertainment. News Corp. will pay approximately $188 million for a controlling interest in VeriSign's wholly-owned Jamba subsidiary and will combine it with Fox Mobile Entertainment assets.
buyer: The News Corporation Limited(NWSA:$33,706.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
target parent: VeriSign, Inc.
target: Jamba! AG
Jamba! AG is the leading German portal for the mobile Internet. Jamba! develops, distributes and mediates content and services for next-generation mobile phones. Jamba! provides entertainment services including ring tones, Java games, news and internet shopping services for mobile phone users.
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$188*
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closed 6/3/2004 via PR Newswire

Verisign, Inc., acquired Jamba! AG

See 360 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Berlin, Germany-based Jamba!AG, a leading European provider of wireless content services.
buyer: Verisign, Inc.(VRSN:$1,030.62)
VeriSign, Inc. is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each day, VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world engage in communications and commerce with confidence.
target: Jamba! AG
Jamba! AG is the leading German portal for the mobile Internet. Jamba! develops, distributes and mediates content and services for next-generation mobile phones. Jamba! provides entertainment services including ring tones, Java games, news and internet shopping services for mobile phone users.
price ($mm)
$317
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 4/4/2013 via BusinessWire

HarperCollins Canada Ltd, purchased Non-Fiction Backlist Titles from John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

See 229 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HarperCollins Canada announced that it has acquired a select number of Wiley Canada’s non-fiction backlist titles. Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: HarperCollins Canada Ltd
HarperCollinsCanada imprints include HarperCollins Publishers, Harper Perennial, Collins, HarperTrophyCanada HarperWeekend & Patrick Crean Editions. These imprints publish writers from Canada & around the world. HarperCollinsCanada publishes fiction, non-fiction, reference & childrens' books.
seller parent: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
seller: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
The titles being purchased from global publisher Wiley Canada are such Canadian classics as the bestselling Mother of All series by Ann Douglas, Ken Dryden’s The Game, and one of Sports Illustrated’s best sports books, Hockey Dad, by Bob McKenzie, and several cookbooks by Anne Lindsay.
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closed 2/4/2013 via BusinessWire

Ziff Davis, Inc., acquired IGN Entertainment, Inc.

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synopsis: j2 Global, Inc. announced that its Ziff Davis, Inc. subsidiary has acquired IGN Entertainment, a leader in video game, entertainment and men’s lifestyle content, from News Corporation. The acquisition provides j2 with a group of world-class digital properties.
buyer parent:j2 Global, Inc.
buyer: Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a leading digital media company specializing in the technology market, reaching over 50 million in-market buyers every month. Ziff Davis sites feature trusted reviews of the newest and hottest tech products, news, commentary, tech deals and much more.
target parent: News Corporation
target: IGN Entertainment, Inc.
IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 57 million unique users worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.
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announced 1/28/2013 via BNC Analysis

Fox Television Stations, will purchase WJZY-WMYT Charlotte from Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.

See 321 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Capitol Broadcasting Company has agreed to sell WJZY-WMYT Charlotte to Fox Television Stations. WJZY is a CW affiliate and WMYT is a MyNetworkTV station in DMA No. 25.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Fox Television Stations
Fox Television Stations, Inc. is a group of television stations located within the United States which are owned-and-operated by the Fox Broadcasting Company, a subsidiary of the Fox Entertainment Group, part of News Corporation.
seller: Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
WJZY is a CW affiliate and WMYT is a MyNetworkTV station in DMA (Designated Market Area) No. 25.
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$18
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closed 1/16/2013 via BNC Analysis

BrandAlley UK Ltd, acquired BrandAlley UK Ltd

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synopsis: The management team behind BrandAlley UK has completed a management buyout of the private sales retailer from News International and BrandAlley France.
buyer: BrandAlley UK Ltd
At the forefront of e-tail innovation, BrandAlley is the UK's leading private-sales site with a unique offering across fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle.
target parent: News Corporation
target: BrandAlley UK Ltd
At the forefront of e-tail innovation, BrandAlley is the UK's leading private-sales site with a unique offering across fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle.
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$48
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closed 1/14/2013 via Wall Street Journal

News Corporation, acquired Sky Deutschland

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synopsis: News Corp has raised its stake in pay-TV company Sky Deutschland AG to 54.5% from 49.9%. Sky Deutschland, which has 3.36 million subscribers, is the only pay-TV station in Germany that broadcasts live top-division German soccer matches and the latest blockbuster movies.
buyer: News Corporation(NWSA:$33,706.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
target: Sky Deutschland(SKDTF:$1,138.74)
Sky Deutschland AG is a German media company which operates a Direct Broadcast Satellite Pay TV platform in Germany, Austria and Switzerland offering a collection of basic and premium digital subscription television channels of different categories via Satellite and Cable Television.
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closed 12/28/2012 via Reuters

News Corporation, acquired SportsTime Ohio

See 308 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: News Corp announced it bought SportsTime Ohio, a regional sports network based in Cleveland that broadcasts Cleveland Indians baseball games. The network also airs programming about the Cleveland Browns National Football League team, college football and high school sports.
buyer: News Corporation(NWSA:$33,706.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
target: SportsTime Ohio
SportsTime Ohio is a regional sports network in Cleveland and northern Ohio, launched in 2006. It was created to air Cleveland Indians games. It is also the cable television home of the Cleveland Browns, Mid-American Conference, and Ohio Machine.
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closed 11/8/2012 via BusinessWire

News Corporation, acquired ESPN Star Sports

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synopsis: News Corporation and ESPN announced that News Corporation, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed its acquisition of ESPN's partnership interest in ESPN Star Sports. ESPN Star Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier live sports from around the globe 24 hours a day to a cumulative reach of more than 310 million viewers in Asia.
buyer: News Corporation(NWSA:$33,706.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
target parent: The Walt Disney Company
target: ESPN Star Sports
As Asia's definitive and complete sports broadcaster and content provider, ESPN Star Sports showcases an unparalleled variety of premier live sports from around the globe 24 hours a day to a cumulative reach of more than 310 million viewers in Asia.
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closed 11/2/2012 via Company Press Release

The Riverside Company, Wingate Group, acquired Learning Seat Pty Ltd

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synopsis: Wingate Private Equity has, jointly with Learning Seat management and The Riverside Company, acquired Learning Seat Pty Ltd from News Limited. Learning Seat is a leading supplier of web based organisational learning for corporations, government groups, industry associations and commercial training providers.
buyer: The Riverside Company
buyer: Wingate Group
The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring growing enterprises valued at up to €200 million. Wingate is a private investment and advisory firm specialising in private equity, specialised finance, property and listed investments.
target parent: News Corporation
target: Learning Seat Pty Ltd
Learning Seat provides individually branded, web based organisational Learning Centres that inspire, grow and empower employees with access to one of Australia’s largest collections of online courses, training tools and e-learning resources.
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announced 8/8/2012 via Reuters

Fox International Channels, will acquire Eredivisie Media & Marketing CV

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synopsis: FOX International Channels (FIC) is to buy a majority stake in a Dutch cable television soccer broadcaster. FIC will acquire a 51 percent stake in Eredivisie Media & Marketing CV, which holds the rights to broadcast Dutch league soccer.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Fox International Channels
FOX International Channels is News Corporation’s international multi-media business. They develop, produce and distribute 350+ wholly- and majority-owned pay-TV channels across Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, in 37 languages.
target parent: Endemol B.V.
target: Eredivisie Media & Marketing CV
Eredivisie Media & Marketing CV (EMM) is a joint venture of the Dutch Premier Football League and Endemol. EMM launched the premium TV channel Eredivisie Live in august 2008. Eredivisie Live is distributed through all available networks (cable, DTH, Satellite and IPTV) in the Netherlands.
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closed 8/2/2012 via BusinessWire

Glu Mobile Inc., acquired GameSpy Industries, Inc.

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synopsis: Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of freemium games for smartphone and tablet devices, announced that it has acquired GameSpy Technology from IGN Entertainment. GameSpy is one of the leading providers of technologies and services for multiplayer and server-based gaming across a wide array of platforms.
buyer: Glu Mobile Inc.(GLUU:$66.19)
Glu Mobile is a leading global developer and publisher of freemium games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu’s unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers all over the world – supporting iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google Chrome and beyond.
target parent: News Corporation
target: GameSpy Industries, Inc.
GameSpy Industries, Inc. provides connected gaming technology solutions and services for the video game industry. It offers GameSpy Connect, a family of SDK and services that provide networking, matchmaking, usage analysis, CD key, patching, and administrative functions for online multiplayer games.
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$2.34
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closed 6/30/2012 via Company Press Release

Dice Holdings, Inc., acquired FINS.com

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synopsis: Dice Holdings Inc., a provider of specialized career-related websites, bought the assets of FINS.com, a career-resource site for financial professionals owned by Dow Jones & Co.
buyer parent:General Atlantic, LLC
buyer: Dice Holdings, Inc.(DHX:$179.13)
Dice Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, including technology and engineering, financial services, energy, healthcare, and security clearance.
target parent: News Corporation
target: FINS.com
FINS.com is a resource for financial professionals with information about finance careers and the finance industry, launched in July 2009 by Dow Jones & Company, publisher of The Wall Street Journal.
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closed 6/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, acquired Business Spectator

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synopsis: News Corporation has bought Australian Independent Business Media, publisher of Business Spectator, a real-time, 24-hours-a-day business news and commentary website, and the Eureka Report news websites.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: News Limited
News Limited operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
target: Business Spectator
Business Spectator is a real-time, 24-hours-a-day business news and commentary website based in Australia. Business Spectator is published by Australian Independent Business Media Pty Ltd, which also publishes Eureka Report, a subscription-based online newsletter for thoughtful investors.
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$31
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announced 6/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, will acquire Consolidated Media Holdings

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synopsis: Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd will acquire News Limited, a company that operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: News Limited
News Limited operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
target: Consolidated Media Holdings(CMJFF:$11.64)
Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) is a media investment company, investing in key new media. CMH has a 25 per cent investment in Australia's leading subscription television business FOXTEL and a 50 per cent investment in subscription television content provider FOX SPORTS Australia.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,976 [$2,114]
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EBITDA ($mm)
$86
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EV / EBITDA
24.7x
closed 5/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Wireless Generation, Inc., acquired Intel-Assess

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synopsis: Wireless Generation, a leading education innovator and producer of digital tools for educators nationwide, has acquired Intel-Assess, a six-year-old San Francisco, California-based company that helps school districts meet their instructional goals by providing well-researched, rigorous assessment content to drive student achievement.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Wireless Generation, Inc.
Wireless Generation creates innovative tools, systems, and services that help educators teach smarter. With its mobile assessment software, the company invented a better way to give classroom assessments and make data-based instructional decisions.
target: Intel-Assess
Intel-Assess provides formative assessment solutions that enable educators to use data to drive student achievement. It helps students master key state-defined learning skills by identifying where they do not meet standards and providing information needed for a targeted intervention program.
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announced 2/27/2012 via BNC Analysis

Figment, LLC, will acquire inkpop

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synopsis: Figment, a teen writing site launched by two Condé Nast vets, is buying a competitor: HarperCollins’ Inkpop, an online writing community.
buyer: Figment, LLC
Figment is a community where you can share your writing, connect with other people who love to read, and discover new stories and authors.
target parent: News Corporation
target: inkpop
inkpop is a writing community created by HarperCollins Publishers. inkpop is devoted to give teens (and those who write for teens)a voice in YA publishing.
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announced 10/31/2011 via BusinessWire

Harper Collins Publishers Limited, will acquire Thomas Nelson, Inc.

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synopsis: HarperCollins Publishers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thomas Nelson, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Thomas Nelson is one of the leading trade publishers in the US. It provides multiple forms of inspirational content including: books, Bibles, e-books, journals, audio, video, curriculum and digital applications.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Harper Collins Publishers Limited
HarperCollins Publishers is one of the world’s leading English-language publishers. HarperCollins is a broad-based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children’s books, cookbooks, and mystery, romance, reference, religious, and spiritual books.
target parent: Kohlberg & Company, LLC
target: Thomas Nelson, Inc.(:$237.80)
Thomas Nelson, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, TN, is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States. The Company is the world’s leading provider of Bibles, inspirational books and digital content, with product distribution in over 100 countries.
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closed 7/22/2011 via Reuters

VTB Capital, purchased Romanian and Russian Operations from News Outdoor Group

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synopsis: News Corp has sold its 79 percent stake in News Outdoor Russia and News Outdoor Romania to a group of investors led by VTB Capital. News Outdoor Group is the parent company of market leading OOH advertising operators, offering high-quality advertising displays in prime locations of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.
buyer parent:VTB Group
buyer: VTB Capital
VTB Capital, the Investment Business of VTB Group, is one of the three strategic business arms of VTB Group, along with the corporate and retail businesses. VTB Capital has become a national leader in global investment banking.
seller parent: News Corporation
seller: News Outdoor Group
Founded in 1999, News Outdoor Group is the parent company of market leading OOH advertising operators, offering high-quality advertising displays in prime locations of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.
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$360*
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closed 7/11/2011 via PR Newswire

Zondervan Publishing House, acquired The Beginner's Bible

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synopsis: The Beginner's Bible®, which has dominated the top 10 bestsellers list in the Christian industry for 20 years, has been acquired from Mission City Press by leading Christian children's publisher Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan. The Beginner's Bible shares the life and fun of Bible stories in an engaging, entertaining and educational way.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: Zondervan Publishing House
Zondervan is the world's leading Bible publisher and a leading publisher of Christian books. Zondervan offers bestselling study, devotional, reference, text, audio, software and digital Bibles designed to inspire readers at every age and each stage of life.
target parent: Mission City Press, Inc.
target: The Beginner's Bible
Designed specifically for children six years and younger, The Beginner's Bible shares the life and fun of Bible stories in an engaging, entertaining and educational way. Its simple retelling of favorite Bible stories and unique style of artwork made it an instant bestseller.
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closed 6/29/2011 via BusinessWire

Specific Media, Inc., acquired MySpace, Inc.

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synopsis: Specific Media, a digital media company, announced it has acquired Myspace from News Corporation. As part of the agreement, News Corporation will take a minority equity stake in Specific Media. Myspace, Inc. is a leading social entertainment destination powered by the passions of fans.
buyer parent:Enterprise Partners Venture Capital
buyer: Specific Media, Inc.
Specific Media is an independent media platform, solving the reach and data problems facing today's advertisers. Specific Media enables advertisers to target consumers based on demographics, behaviors, geographic locations and the contextual relevance of websites visited.
target parent: News Corporation
target: MySpace, Inc.
MySpace is a technology company connecting people through personal expression, content, and culture. MySpace empowers its global community to experience the Internet through a social lens by integrating personal profiles, photos, videos, mobile, messaging, and the world's largest music community.
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$35*
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closed 6/28/2011 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, acquired Kidspot Pty Ltd

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synopsis: News Corp, a diversified entertainment company, has purchased web entrepreneur Katie May's online parenting portal Kidspot and all its related entities, in a move that represents a rapid rise for the six-year-old business and highlights how much media companies now value established websites with strong communities.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: News Limited
News Limited operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
target: Kidspot Pty Ltd
Kidspot is the leading Australia-based online community for parents. Kidspot Australia is all about simplifying the journey that is parenting.
price ($mm)
$48
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$7
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6.9x
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announced 2/21/2011 via Reuters

West Australian Newspapers Limited, will acquire Seven Media Group

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synopsis: Australian newspaper group West Australian Newspaper Holdings has agreed to buy Seven Media Group in a deal forged by tycoon Kerry Stokes that will create the country's biggest media company. Seven Media Group owns interests in Australia’s largest commercial television network and the second largest publisher of magazines in Australia.
buyer: West Australian Newspapers Limited
West Australian Newspapers Holdings Limited is the ultimate holding company of the West Australian Newspapers Group, the leading media group in Western Australia. The flagship of the Group is The West Australian daily newspaper, which is published Monday to Saturday.
target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Seven Media Group
Seven is one of Australia’s largest media holding companies. Seven owns interests in Australia’s largest commercial television network, the second largest publisher of magazines in Australia, and is creating a presence in online and new communications technologies.
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$2,043 [$4,145]
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closed 9/10/2007 via

CVC Asia Pacific, acquired PBL Media

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synopsis: Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd. said on Friday it had agreed to sell a further 25 percent stake in its 50:50 media joint venture to CVC for A$515 million ($426 million). CVC will have 75 percent control of key Australian media assets, including Australia's largest TV network and a stable of magazines, under the deal.
buyer parent:CVC Capital Partners
buyer: CVC Asia Pacific
CVC Asia Pacific is an investment and advisory company formed in 1999 to focus on buy-out opportunities in the Asia Pacific Region. CVC Asia Pacific currently advises on private equity funds totaling US$2.725 billion and has established a leading position in the Asia Pacific buy-out market.
target parent: Consolidated Media Holdings Limited
target: PBL Media
PBL Media brings together the Nine Network, the number one television network in Australia; ACP, the leading magazine company, with more than 100 titles; and, the 50% joint venture with Microsoft ninemsn, the country’s number one online venture, into one integrated company.
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$507*
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closed 12/20/2007 via Company Press Release

Sam Zell, acquired Tribune Company

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synopsis: Tribune Company has completed its going-private transaction by merging with an acquisition subsidiary of the Tribune Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Effective immediately, Sam Zell, who financed the transaction, assumes the roles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer.
buyer: Sam Zell
Sam Zell is an American billionaire real-estate entrepreneur from Chicago. With an estimated net worth of US$4.5 billion, he is ranked as the 52nd richest American by Forbes Magazine.
target: Tribune Company
TRIBUNE is one of the country’s top media companies, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation’s top three markets.
price ($mm)
$12,941
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$5,463
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$1,376
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2.4x
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9.4x
announced 11/20/2006 via Market Watch

Seven Media Group, will acquire Seven Network Ltd.

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synopsis: Seven Network Ltd. has agreed to form a $4 billion joint venture with New York-based private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Sydney-based Seven said KKR will invest around A$735 million for a 50% stake in the venture, known as Seven Media Group.
buyer parent:Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
buyer: Seven Media Group
Seven Media Group is an investment vehicle created by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for the purpose of purchasing the media assets of Seven Network Ltd of Australia.
target: Seven Network Ltd.
Seven is recognised as one of Australia’s leading media companies. We are Australia’s largest commercial television network. We publish two of the three most widely-read magazines in Australia.
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$603*
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closed 2/7/2007 via

CVC Asia Pacific, acquired PBL Media

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synopsis: Funds advised by CVC Capital Partners and CVC Asia Pacific Ltd have agreed with Publishing and Broadcasting Limited to the establishment of Australia’s largest diversified media group, PBL Media.
buyer parent:CVC Capital Partners
buyer: CVC Asia Pacific
CVC Asia Pacific is an investment and advisory company formed in 1999 to focus on buy-out opportunities in the Asia Pacific Region. CVC Asia Pacific currently advises on private equity funds totaling US$2.725 billion and has established a leading position in the Asia Pacific buy-out market.
target parent: Consolidated Media Holdings Limited
target: PBL Media
PBL Media brings together the Nine Network, the number one television network in Australia; ACP, the leading magazine company, with more than 100 titles; and, the 50% joint venture with Microsoft ninemsn, the country’s number one online venture, into one integrated company.
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$4,223*
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closed 5/6/2006 via BusinessWire

Naspers, purchased a minority stake in Abril SA

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synopsis: Naspers Limited, today announced that it has acquired 30% of the leading Brazil media company Abril S.A. for a cash consideration of US$422 million. This transaction gives Naspers a stake in the growing Brazilian media market, through a leading enterprise.
buyer: Naspers(NPSNY:$5,157.00)
Naspers is a multinational media company with principal operations in electronic media (including pay-television, internet and instant-messaging subscriber platforms and the provision of related technologies) and print media.
target: Abril SA
Editora Abril S.A. engages in printing and publishing activities, which comprise publishing, printing, distribution, and sale of magazines, yearbooks and guidebooks, technical publications, as well as the sale of advertising and publicity, and database marketing.
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cancelled 10/19/2012 via Reuters

BCE, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of Astral Media Inc.

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synopsis: Canada's broadcast regulator blocked BCE Inc's controversial C$3 billion takeover of Astral Media on Thursday, declaring the deal would have given too much power to BCE, already the country's biggest telecoms company and owner of numerous TV and radio assets.
buyer: BCE, Inc.(BCE:$19,975.00)
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:$1,021.93)
Astral Media Inc. is one of Canada's largest media companies. It operates several media properties - pay and specialty television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital - that are among the most popular in the country.
price($mm)[EV]
$2,861 [$3,338]
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$1,029
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$332
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3.3x
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10.3x
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:$227,779.00)
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.
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$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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$95
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$5
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2.2x
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41.5x
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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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.
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$536
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closed 5/7/2007 via

Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired The New York Times Broadcasting Group

See 563 Comparable Transactions
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).
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$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).
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closed 3/6/2007 via PR Newswire

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Permira, 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:$568.44)
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.
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$1,334 [$5,972]*
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closed 10/30/2006 via

Bell Globemedia, Inc., acquired CHUM Ltd.

See 563 Comparable Transactions
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
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$588
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$112
EV / rev
2.5x
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13.4x
closed 10/31/2006 via

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

See 563 Comparable Transactions
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:$168.20)
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a Seattle-based communications and media company focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences.
price ($mm)
$33
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$12
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2.7x
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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:$168.20)
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.
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$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:$568.44)
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
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2.8x
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18.6x
cancelled 2/1/2006 via BNC Analysis

Axel Springer Verlag AG, cancelled an acquisition of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG

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synopsis: German publisher Axel Springer AG abandoned its 3.5 billion euros ($4.2 billion) takeover of broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG on Wednesday following regulators' rejection of the deal.
buyer: Axel Springer Verlag AG(:$2,557.00)
Axel Springer is Germany's biggest newspaper publisher and one of the leading international media enterprises.
target parent: Saban Capital Group
target: ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is Germany’s largest and most successful television corporation. The ProSiebenSat.1 Group, with its four stations – Sat.1, ProSieben, kabel eins and N24 – is the Number 1 in the TV advertising market.
price ($mm)
$4,200
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announced 6/26/2012 via Wall Street Journal

Editions Gallimard SA, will acquire Flammarion S.A.

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synopsis: Italian publisher RCS Mediagroup SpA said it received a EUR251 million ($314 million) binding offer from Gallimard's parent company Madrigall SA to buy its French book unit RCS Livres, which controls publishing group Flammarion.
buyer: Editions Gallimard SA
Éditions Gallimard is one of the leading French publishers of books. It was founded in 1911 in Paris by Gaston Gallimard as Les Éditions de la Nouvelle Revue Française. The stylised nrf logo still appears on many books published by Gallimard today.
target parent: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.
target: Flammarion S.A.
Flammarion Group is the fourth largest French publishing group. It comprises a number of areas of activity, including publishing, distribution, sales, printing, and bookshops. It’s mission is to make knowledge in all fields accessible to all, by means of the best possible editorial products.
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$315
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Broadcaster, Inc.
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West World Media, LLC
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GigaMedia Limited
GigaMedia Limited is a diversified provider of broadband and entertainment services, with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. Through its subsidiary Cambridge Entertainment Software, the Company develops software for online entertainment services, including the global online gaming market.
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$159.58
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$7.75
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$28.23
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$10.21
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$3.68
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$0.52
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169
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Bellrock Media, Inc.
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IN-FUSIO
IN-FUSIO is a leading international mobile entertainment company, publishing top-tier games for cell phones and delivering players' community management services. Focusing on quality, innovation and community, IN-FUSIO applications are enjoyed by more than 15 million people worldwide, through 130 o
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Sonic Branding Solutions
Sonic Branding Solutions is a leading worldwide provider of mass market wireless and internet games and entertainment applications.
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Ticker: YELP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yelp
Yelp
Yelp is an online urban city guide that helps people find cool places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play, based on the informed opinions of a vibrant and active community of locals in the know.
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1214
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Guest of A Guest LLC
Guest of A Guest LLC
Guest of A Guest LLC owns and operates a website and covers high society events, people, and places capitalizing on the idea that Web users enjoyed looking at on-the-scene party photos. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in New York, New York.
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Tout'd
Tout'd is the “Digital Word-of-Mouth” social media platform and referral engine that allows exclusive communities of friends to easily collect and share recommendations.
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Sports Technologies, Inc.
The main product of Sports Technologies, Inc., FanNation.com, is a web destination that aggregates, filters, and customizes all the relevant player and team content available at any time on the Internet.
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$20.00
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Americana Publishing
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Americana Publishing, Inc. is a vertically integrated media publisher and e-tailer. Americana Publishing, Inc. currently owns americanabooks.com. Americana Publishing owns and operates americanabooks.com, an Internet marketer of print, electronic and audio books.
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Global Media Networks Inc.
Global Media Networks is looking to become a media and entertainment company whose businesses will include online ticketing, interactive services, television networks, and digital initiatives that include digital rights management, next generation content distribution, and interactive entertainment.
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News Corporation
News Corporation
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
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$33,706.00
EBITDA ($mm)
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EBIT ($mm)
$5,575.00
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48000
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Ticker: CBS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation
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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2009
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$13,014.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,826.50
EBIT ($mm)
$1,244.20
Net Income ($mm)
$226.50
Employees
25580
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Ticker: NPSNY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
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$5,157.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$903.36
EBIT ($mm)
$601.67
Net Income ($mm)
$377.96
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19228
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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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Agora is one of the largest media companies in Poland. Its media offer includes newspapers, out-of-home advertising, network of cinemas, Internet and radio operations, magazines and sales of book collections.
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Bell Globemedia, Inc.
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.
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Cox Enterprises Inc.
Cox Enterprises Inc.
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Grupo Clarin SA
Grupo Clarin S.A. is the largest media conglomerate of Argentina. The company’s Cable TV & Internet Access segment operates a cable TV network that offers basic pay TV, broadband Internet, premium video, pay per view, high definition, and value added data services, and more.
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NC2 Media
NC2 Media
NC2 Media is a US based media company primarily engaged in the creation, acquisition, and distribution of quality digital content and the development of the technologies to make that possible.
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Schibsted Media Group
Schibsted Media Group
Schibsted is a leading media group in the Nordic region. The activities comprise newspapers and publishing, TV and film production, film rights, TV channels, Internet and mobile services.
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Sun Media Investments
Sun Media Investment is China's second largest privately owned media company and a growing player in the global media market place.
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Ticker: AU:FXJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fairfax Media Ltd.
Fairfax Media Ltd.
Fairfax Media Limited is Australia's largest multi-platform media group. The group comprises metropolitan, rural, regional and community mastheads and serves its audiences through high-quality, independent journalism and offers dynamic venues for commerce and information.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$2,657.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$662.67
EBIT ($mm)
$539.95
Net Income ($mm)
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8806
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Andrews McMeel Universal
For more than a quarter of a century, Andrews McMeel Universal and its divisions, Universal Press Syndicate, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and uclick have helped define American popular culture by giving a voice to storytellers of our age. Through comic strips, newspaper columns, books, calendars, gre
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1998
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$250.00
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325
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D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.
D.C. Thomson produce more than 200 million magazines, newspapers and comics each year. Our publications include: The Courier, The Evening Telegraph, The Sunday Post, Classic Stitches and The Scots Magazine.
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Ihlas Holding A.S.
Ihlas Holding A.S.
Ihlas Holding's foundation dates back to 1970 when the daily Türkiye newspaper was first published. Since then, Türkiye newspaper has become one of the strongest media brands in Turkey and also provides a strong engine of growth for other Ihlas businesses.
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