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fuboTV Acquires Molotov SAS

December 8, 2021

Media & Entertainment

fuboTV Inc. has completed its acquisition of Molotov SAS, France's leading live TV streaming platform. The deal brings Molotov's Paris-based team and streaming technology (including its AVOD service Mango) into fuboTV to support international expansion and accelerate product and engineering development.

Fox Corporation Acquires Tubi

March 17, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Fox Corporation agreed to acquire Tubi, a leading free ad-supported streaming service, for approximately $440 million in net cash consideration. The deal expands Fox’s direct-to-consumer footprint and digital advertising capabilities while Tubi will continue to operate as an independent service under Fox.

Endeavor and WWE to Form New Public Company Combining UFC and WWE

April 3, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Endeavor Group Holdings and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) signed a definitive agreement to combine UFC and WWE into a new, publicly listed company. Endeavor will own 51% of the new company, while existing WWE shareholders will own 49%, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2023.

DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business (DISH TV and Sling TV)

September 30, 2024

Media & Entertainment

DIRECTV and EchoStar entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, DISH DBS, including DISH TV and Sling TV, via a debt exchange transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and successful completion of the DISH DBS exchange offer and pre-closing reorganization.

PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and PIF Announce Merger to Unify PGA and LIV Golf Commercial Businesses

June 7, 2023

Media & Entertainment

The PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed an agreement to unify their golf-related commercial businesses and rights into a new, collectively owned for-profit entity. PIF will initially be the exclusive investor and will make a capital investment to support growth, while PGA TOUR will appoint a majority of the board and hold a majority voting interest.

Walmart Acquires VIZIO for $2.3 Billion

February 20, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Walmart has agreed to acquire VIZIO in a cash deal valued at $11.50 per share, representing a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.3 billion. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Walmart Connect by combining VIZIO’s SmartCast operating system and advertising solutions with Walmart’s retail media reach.