TelevisaUnivision Acquires Spanish-Language Streaming Service Pantaya from Hemisphere Media Group

Hemisphere Media Group Acquires WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM from TelevisaUnivision

September 6, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Hemisphere Media Group completed its acquisition of radio stations WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM from TelevisaUnivision and concurrently launched a new multiplatform company, WAPA Media. The deal expands Hemisphere's Puerto Rico footprint by integrating top-rated radio assets with its leading TV, digital and live-events businesses to offer advertisers a unified, cross-platform offering.

ViacomCBS Networks International Acquires Chilevisión from WarnerMedia

September 30, 2021

Media & Entertainment

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a division of ViacomCBS Inc., has completed the acquisition of Chilevisión from WarnerMedia/AT&T. The deal includes Chilevisión's free-to-air television network, content library and production capabilities and is intended to expand VCNI's Spanish-language studio, streaming and linear presence in the region; financial terms were not disclosed.

Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight Acquire Majority Stake in Univision

December 29, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight acquired an approximately 64% majority ownership interest in Univision Holdings, Inc., with Grupo Televisa retaining about 36% and converting warrants into common stock. Wade Davis (ForgeLight) becomes Univision CEO as the new owners plan to deepen engagement with U.S. Hispanic audiences, expand digital capabilities and accelerate content and advertising-product initiatives.

Fox Corporation Acquires Caliente TV in Mexico

June 19, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Fox Corporation announced the acquisition of Caliente TV, a leading sports broadcasting and streaming channel in Mexico, to expand its sports footprint and sports-rights portfolio across Mexico and Central America. The deal will support Fox's launch of a new Pay TV channel and an SVOD platform alongside its AVOD offering, and brings a broad portfolio of premium sports rights to Fox's owned-and-operated platforms.

Entravision Acquires Majority Stake in Cisneros Interactive

October 15, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Entravision Communications Corporation has acquired a majority investment in Cisneros Interactive, a Miami-based digital advertising company serving the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. The deal expands Entravision's digital product offerings and combines Entravision Digital and Cisneros Interactive's ad-tech, mobile video and audio capabilities to better serve brands and agencies across the region.

Yankee Global Enterprises and Partners Acquire YES Network from The Walt Disney Company

August 29, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Yankee Global Enterprises, together with strategic partners Sinclair Broadcast Group and Amazon and financial investors RedBird Capital, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Mubadala Capital, purchased the 80% of the YES Network not already held by Yankee Global from The Walt Disney Company at a reported enterprise value of $3.47 billion. The consortium aims to expand distribution, strengthen the network's sports content capabilities and leverage partner expertise to grow YES across traditional and digital platforms.