Liberty Media Acquires QuintEvents for $313M

Clarion Events Acquires Quartz Events

October 28, 2020

Media & Entertainment

London-based Clarion Events has acquired California-based Quartz Events, a leading producer of invitation-only executive summits in North America. The deal strengthens Clarion's digital and virtual event capabilities and expands its executive-summit offerings as Quartz will continue to operate under its existing leadership with Toby Harris remaining as President & CEO.

Liberty Media Acquires Dorna Sports (MotoGP)

April 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Liberty Media Corporation has acquired a majority stake in Dorna Sports S.L., the exclusive commercial rights holder of the MotoGP and WorldSBK championships, in a transaction valuing Dorna at an enterprise value of $4.5 billion and an equity value of $3.7 billion. Liberty bought approximately 86% of the company from Bridgepoint Capital and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with Dorna management retaining roughly 14% equity; the acquisition has been completed and MotoGP is now part of Liberty's Formula One Group.

Clarion Capital Partners Acquires Marketplace Events

January 8, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Clarion Capital Partners has acquired Marketplace Events, the largest organizer of B2C shows in North America, operating more than 110 shows across the U.S. and Canada and attracting over 2.2 million attendees annually. The transaction (completed from Clarion's Fund IV) was financed in part by PennantPark; Clarion said it will accelerate Marketplace's growth and expand its sport, outdoor and new B2B show offerings.

Tripadvisor Acquires Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings

April 29, 2025

Financial Services

Tripadvisor, Inc. completed its previously announced merger with Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., acquiring the tracking-stock company and the Tripadvisor shares it held. The transaction converted Liberty TripAdvisor’s common and preferred shares into cash and Tripadvisor stock, repaid Exchangeable Debentures, and simplified Tripadvisor’s capital structure; Tripadvisor also finalized its redomestication to Nevada.

Experity Ventures Acquires Liberty Legal Funding

April 5, 2022

Financial Services

Experity Ventures LLC has acquired Fort Lauderdale-based Liberty Legal Funding, a consumer pre‑settlement / litigation finance firm. The deal will allow Liberty to leverage Experity's operational platform and capital to accelerate growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Entercom Acquires QL Gaming Group

November 9, 2020

Data & Analytics

Entercom Communications Corp. has acquired direct-to-consumer sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $32 million. The deal brings QL Gaming's BetQL app, analytics and subscription capabilities into Entercom's sports audio, podcast and RADIO.COM ecosystem to expand data-driven offerings for sports fans.