IMG (Endeavor) Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson Holdings Acquires Collector Car Network (ClassicCars.com)

July 29, 2021

Automotive

Barrett-Jackson Holdings has acquired Phoenix-based Collector Car Network Inc., owner of ClassicCars.com, AutoHunter and The ClassicCars.com Journal. The strategic acquisition brings Barrett-Jackson’s live auction and event expertise together with Collector Car Network’s large online buyer/seller marketplace to expand digital capabilities and grow the collector car market.

Endeavor Business Media Acquires IMR Inc.

May 10, 2023

Data & Analytics

On May 10, 2023, Endeavor Business Media acquired IMR Inc., a specialized automotive market research firm. The acquisition brings IMR’s syndicated and custom research capabilities into Endeavor’s Business Intelligence division to expand analytics, insights and market research offerings for the commercial vehicle and vehicle repair markets.

Fourth Estate Inc. Acquires Issue Media Group

August 21, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Fourth Estate Inc. has acquired Issue Media Group (IMG), a Detroit-based network of digital publications serving roughly 20 communities across five states. John Montgomery will serve as president and CEO while IMG founders Brian Boyle and Paul Schutt remain to support the transition and continue in sales and client services.

Ichor Holdings Acquires IMG Companies

November 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICHR) has entered into a merger agreement to acquire IMG Companies, LLC, a Livermore, California precision machining and surface-treatment business, for $270 million. The acquisition, financed with cash and incremental borrowing, expands Ichor's precision manufacturing capabilities and customer exposure into medical and aerospace markets and is expected to be accretive to earnings.

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.

BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII (with Nord Anglia) Acquires IMG Academy from Endeavor

April 25, 2023

Education

BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, an affiliated fund of BPEA EQT, will acquire IMG Academy from Endeavor Group Holdings for an enterprise value of USD 1.25 billion. The transaction is being completed in partnership with portfolio company Nord Anglia Education, which plans to integrate IMG Academy's sports-focused curriculum across its global school network and support IMG's international expansion, particularly into Asia.