EQT Private Equity Acquires Minority Stake in United Talent Agency
July 19, 2022
EQT Private Equity (via its EQT X fund) agreed to acquire a minority stake in United Talent Agency (UTA), becoming the largest outside shareholder while UTA's partnership and leadership retain control. Investcorp will sell its full minority stake and EQT will also purchase portions of existing stakes from continuing shareholders including PSP Investments; the investment will support UTA's growth, innovation and international expansion.
- Buyers
- EQT Private Equity (EQT X fund)
- Targets
- United Talent Agency (UTA)
- Sellers
- Investcorp, PSP Investments, Continuing shareholders (unspecified)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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