Yankee Global Enterprises and Partners Acquire YES Network from The Walt Disney Company

Invincible Entertainment Acquires YTA Broadcast Network

October 5, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Invincible Entertainment Partners, a Philadelphia-based production and distribution company, has acquired YTA Broadcast Network (formerly Youtoo America) to expand its FAST and streaming footprint. The deal brings YTA's traditional broadcast and cable reach into Invincible's portfolio of 18 owned FAST channels and aims to broaden distribution and advertising opportunities; financial terms were not disclosed.

MSG Entertainment Acquires MSG Networks

March 26, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) acquired MSG Networks, Inc. in an all-stock, tax-free transaction in which MSG Networks shareholders received 0.172 shares of MSG Entertainment for each MSG Networks share. The combination creates a larger entertainment and media platform with greater revenue diversification, enhanced financial flexibility, tax benefits and opportunities to pursue initiatives such as mobile sports gaming and the MSG Sphere venue project.

Nexstar Broadcasting Acquires Yashi

February 2, 2015

Marketing & Advertising

Nexstar Broadcasting Group acquired 100% of Yashi, Inc., a location-focused online video demand-side platform, for $33.0 million in an accretive transaction announced February 2015. The purchase expands and diversifies Nexstar's digital media and programmatic video advertising capabilities, combining Yashi's targeting technology with Nexstar's local sales footprint.

Blue Yonder Acquires One Network Enterprises for Approximately $839 Million

August 1, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Blue Yonder has signed (and later closed) an agreement to acquire One Network Enterprises for an enterprise value of approximately $839 million, expanding Blue Yonder's end-to-end supply chain platform. The deal brings One Network's Digital Supply Chain Network, control tower capabilities and a multi-enterprise network of trading partners into Blue Yonder to deliver real-time, multi-tier orchestration, visibility and AI-driven decisioning.

RedBird Capital Partners Acquires AC Milan (Yankees Take Minority Stake)

August 31, 2022

Media & Entertainment

RedBird Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) for €1.2 billion and will invest in the club's sporting, commercial and infrastructure initiatives. Yankee Global Enterprises (owner of the New York Yankees) entered a strategic partnership and acquired a minority equity stake to help broaden fan reach and commercial opportunities.

E.W. Scripps Company Acquires ION Media

September 24, 2020

Media & Entertainment

The E.W. Scripps Company will acquire ION Media from an entity controlled by Black Diamond Capital Management for $2.65 billion, creating a national television networks business by combining ION with Scripps’ Katz networks and Newsy. Berkshire Hathaway is providing $600 million of preferred equity to finance the transaction; the deal is expected to deliver substantial synergies and requires FCC and HSR approvals.