Liberty Media Acquires Majority Stake in MotoGP Rights Holder Dorna Sports

Tripadvisor Acquires Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings in $430M Merger

April 29, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Tripadvisor, Inc. acquired Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. via a merger in which a subsidiary of Tripadvisor merged with and into Liberty TripAdvisor, with Liberty TripAdvisor becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor. The deal closed on April 29, 2025 and included cash consideration of about $20 million for Liberty TripAdvisor common shares and about $42.5 million for its preferred stock, plus redemption/repayment of exchangeable debentures.

Knighthead Capital Acquires Minority Stake in LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

January 27, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Knighthead Capital Management, LLC has acquired a minority stake in LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, a NASCAR Cup Series racing team co-owned by Jimmie Johnson and Maury Gallagher. The strategic partnership positions LEGACY MC to expand its competitive presence, global brand recognition, commercial partnerships and fan engagement while Johnson assumes majority ownership and Gallagher moves to an ambassador role.

DOXA Acquires The Monument Sports Group

October 1, 2024

Insurance

DOXA, a specialty insurance platform, has acquired The Monument Sports Group (MSG), an independent insurance agency focused on sports and entertainment insurance and risk management. The deal expands DOXA's sports and entertainment insurance programs and closed on October 1, 2024.

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.

Liberty Media Acquires QuintEvents for $313M

September 6, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Liberty Media Corporation agreed to acquire greater than 90% of QuintEvents, valuing the company at $313 million; the deal is being funded with cash on hand and Quint will be attributed to Liberty’s Formula One Group tracking stock. Quint, a Charlotte-based provider of official ticketing, hospitality and travel experiences for major sports and entertainment events, will continue to operate separately while partnering with Liberty/Formula 1 to expand premium fan and corporate experiences.

GMF Capital Acquires Motorsport Network Media LLC

June 28, 2023

Media & Entertainment

GMF Capital, the single-family office of Gary Fegel, has acquired a controlling majority stake in Motorsport Network Media LLC, a global digital motorsport and automotive media platform, for an undisclosed amount with an option to buy remaining minority interests later. The deal transfers nearly 50 flagship motorsport and automotive digital properties (including Motorsport.com, Autosport, Motor1.com, InsideEVs.com and Motorsport.tv) to GMF as it expands into the sports, automotive and media sector.