Atairos and NBCUniversal Invest $296M for 30% Stake in Opry Entertainment Group

Mari Group Reportedly in Talks to Acquire ATG Entertainment

June 25, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Ari Emanuel’s Mari Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire ATG Entertainment, the West End and Broadway theatre operator, for about £4.5 billion (approximately $6 billion). Providence Equity Partners is reportedly in exclusive talks to sell ATG, with an expected timeline of completion within the next month, though a deal has not been finalized.

Apollo Funds Agree to Buy Majority Stake in OEG Energy Group

March 28, 2025

Energy

Apollo funds and affiliates have agreed to acquire a majority stake in OEG Energy Group, an offshore energy solutions provider serving oil and gas and offshore wind. The deal values OEG at over $1 billion on a headline basis and is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Opry Entertainment Group Acquires Majority Interest in Southern Entertainment

January 14, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Opry Entertainment Group (a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties) has acquired a majority interest in Charlotte-based Southern Entertainment, a live events, hospitality and production company that produces festivals including Carolina Country Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest, Lovin' Life Music Fest and Greenville Country Music Fest. The founders (Durkin and Pedlow) will remain in leadership roles as OEG integrates artist-development programs and looks to expand festival offerings and geographic reach.

Aleph Group Acquires Entravision Global Partners

July 1, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Aleph Group has completed the acquisition of Entravision Global Partners (EGP), the digital commercial partnership business unit of Entravision Communications Corporation. The deal expands Aleph’s reach across Latin America and APAC, strengthening its position as a global digital advertising partner for platforms and advertisers in emerging markets.

Oak View Group Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Family Entertainment Holdings

December 11, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Oak View Group (OVG) announced a strategic growth investment in Family Entertainment Holdings (FEH), a diversified live-events holding company behind Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and Magic of Lights. The partnership will accelerate FEH’s international touring and seasonal programs while enhancing sponsorship and venue partnership capabilities through OVG’s global platform.

Atairos Takes Minority Stake in ProQuest

May 17, 2019

Education

Atairos has acquired an ownership position in ProQuest, with ProQuest using proceeds to repurchase most shares held by entities affiliated with the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division. Cambridge Information Group remains the majority owner and Goldman Sachs will retain a minority interest; the investment from Atairos is intended to support ProQuest's continued product innovation and global growth.