Framestore, Backed by Crestview Partners and Aleph Capital, Acquires Company 3 / Method
November 6, 2020
Framestore, with investment backing from private equity firms Crestview Partners and Aleph Capital, has acquired Company 3 / Method (C3M) to create a combined global creative and post-production studio. The transaction brings together Framestore's VFX and production capabilities with C3M's post-production expertise and scale (approximately 3,500 artists), positioning the enlarged business to address growing demand from film, television, streaming and advertising clients.
- Buyers
- Framestore, Crestview Partners, Aleph Capital Partners LLP
- Targets
- Company 3 / Method (C3M)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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