Hard Rock International Acquires Majority Stake in Globe Entertainment and Media Corp.

Gemini Media (Hour Media) Acquires Group Tour Media

June 9, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Gemini Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hour Media, has acquired the assets of Group Tour Media, the publisher of Group Tour Magazine and several related titles. The acquisition expands Hour Media’s portfolio in the travel/group-tour niche and will be integrated to enhance client service, reader experience and product distribution; Group Tour Media’s publisher Elly DeVries is stepping away as part of the transition.

Government Executive Media Group Acquires The Atlas for Cities

December 2, 2020

Government & Public Sector

Government Executive Media Group (GEMG) acquired The Atlas for Cities, an early-stage online community and market intelligence platform for state and local government leaders. The deal was completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners and will expand GEMG's state and local market insights and data capabilities while keeping The Atlas headquartered in San Diego under its existing leadership.

H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners Acquire RBmedia from KKR

September 14, 2023

Media & Entertainment

H.I.G. Capital (via an affiliate), joined by Francisco Partners and RBmedia management, agreed to acquire RBmedia, the world’s largest audiobook publisher, from KKR. The investors said the transaction will support RBmedia’s next phase of growth — with management remaining shareholders and employees receiving payouts tied to their ownership stakes.

H.I.G. Capital Affiliate Acquires Family Entertainment Group

July 21, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has completed the acquisition of Family Entertainment Group Holdings, LLC. The Itasca, Illinois–based company operates nearly 60 family entertainment locations and provides turnkey outsourced arcade and facility management services; H.I.G. will partner with founder George Smith and the existing management team to accelerate growth and expand the company's market presence.

Getty Images Acquires Motorsport Images

April 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Getty Images has acquired Motorsport Images, including LAT Images and the Sutton, Schlegelmilch, Colombo and Dukes video archives, adding more than 29 million images and extensive motorsport video footage to its sports content offering. The acquisition expands Getty Images' motorsport archive and photographic talent, strengthening its premium motorsports content and services for global media, brands and sports organizations.

HUB International Acquires Assets of Red Rock Financial, Inc.

May 8, 2023

Insurance

HUB International Limited (Hub), a Chicago-based global insurance broker, acquired the assets of Red Rock Financial, Inc., a specialty provider of insurance products and services for financial institutions. Red Rock Financial will join Hub Financial Services to strengthen Hub’s capabilities serving banks, credit unions and other lending institutions; terms were not disclosed.