Boyne Capital Acquires AC Business Media
August 30, 2018
Boyne Capital has partnered with management to acquire AC Business Media, a Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin–based business-to-business media and business intelligence company, purchasing a majority stake from prior owners Anil Narang and Carl Wistreich (who remain minority owners). Boyne will work with new CEO Barry Lovette and the existing management team to invest in products and capabilities and expand AC Business Media's audience across its portfolio of digital properties, trade shows, magazines, webinars and data-driven marketing offerings.
- Buyers
- Boyne Capital
- Targets
- AC Business Media
- Sellers
- Anil Narang, Carl Wistreich
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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