RedBird Capital Partners Acquires Telegraph Media Group in £500m Deal
May 28, 2025
RedBird Capital Partners reached an in-principle agreement to acquire Telegraph Media Group (The Telegraph) for a total enterprise valuation of £500 million, becoming the sole controlling owner. The deal involves investing in The Telegraph’s digital operations and subscriptions, using data analytics and AI, and expanding the brand internationally—particularly in the United States—alongside existing management and senior leadership.
- Buyers
- RedBird Capital Partners, International Media Investments (IMI)
- Targets
- Telegraph Media Group (The Telegraph / TMG)
- Platforms
- RedBird Capital Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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