Mari Group Reportedly in Talks to Acquire ATG Entertainment
June 25, 2026
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.
- Buyers
- Mari Group
- Targets
- ATG Entertainment
- Sellers
- Providence Equity Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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