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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Olympus Partners Acquires Majority Stake in International Wire Group (IWG) from Atlas Holdings

April 14, 2023

Manufacturing

Olympus Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in International Wire Group Holdings, Inc. (IWG) from Atlas Holdings, with Atlas remaining as an investor. Headquartered in Camden, New York, IWG is a leading manufacturer of copper and copper-alloy wire products with operations in the United States and Europe; the transaction was expected to close in Q2 2023 and financial terms were not disclosed in the initial announcement.

Atairos Acquires Significant Stake in Arcis Golf

October 20, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Atairos has acquired a substantial ownership position in Arcis Golf, the U.S. operator of public and private golf clubs. Fortress Investment Group will retain a significant ownership stake and Arcis Golf's management will continue to run the company as the new capital supports national expansion and enhancements to member amenities.