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Gebbia Media Acquires Big Machine Rock

June 2, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Gebbia Media, a subsidiary of Siebert Financial Corp., has acquired Big Machine Rock, the rock imprint associated with Big Machine Label Group (previously held by HYBE America). Scott Borchetta will continue overseeing operations and join Siebert Financial's advisory board, and the label’s artists will remain on the roster while gaining expanded promotional, catalog and cross‑platform resources.

Bulldog Media Group Acquires iCommissions

October 19, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Bulldog Media Group (BMG), a performance marketing leader in financial services, has acquired iCommissions, a digital performance marketing agency led by Scot Rumsey. The acquisition expands BMG's consumer acquisition capabilities and integrates iCommissions' strategy and consultation services into BMG's existing brands and data/distribution platform.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

December 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles GmbH, with minority investor TSG Consumer Partners fully exiting. Founder Roman Arnold will remain as Chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest alongside GBL, while Tony Fadell (via Future Shape) will co-invest to support product and service growth as Canyon pursues expansion in e-bikes and international markets.

Virgin Music Group Acquires Downtown Music Holdings

February 23, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Virgin Music Group (VMG) has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, combining two major platforms that serve independent artists, labels and rights holders. The deal brings Downtown's distribution, publishing and artist/label services into VMG's global platform and names Pieter van Rijn as VMG Chief Operating Officer to lead integration and technology initiatives.

Brown Machine Group (BMG) Acquires aXatronics Robotics Capabilities

May 30, 2020

Packaging

Brown Machine Group (BMG), a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), acquired the robotics capabilities and related assets of automation equipment supplier aXatronics on May 30, 2020. The asset acquisition brings robotic automation, mechatronics and end-of-arm tooling expertise into BMG’s thermoforming and packaging equipment platform to enable fully integrated turnkey packaging automation solutions.

Universal Music Group Acquires Ingrooves Music Group

February 12, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Universal Music Group (UMG) agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Ingrooves Music Group, taking full ownership of the independent music distribution and marketing company while retaining Bob Roback as CEO. UMG said the deal will expand Ingrooves' geographic reach and service capabilities for independent artists and labels and will create a strategic partnership between UMG’s Caroline International and Ingrooves to enhance global distribution and marketing services.