Tracked deals
1437
1437 tracked deals across 1998-2026.
Top Media & Entertainment Acquirers (1998-2026)
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
1244 strategic · 446 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
259 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Recurring buyer profiles include Providence Equity Partners, Ithaca Holdings LLC, The Light Park, and Searchlight Capital Partners, alongside industry operators and investor groups.
- Deal focus often centers on media platforms and distribution capabilities: publisher subscription tools (Boston Globe Media / InstaTrac), music distribution and artist services (Too Lost / GYRO.Group), and broadcast & streaming assets (Sky / ITV’s broadcast and streaming division).
- Sports and major franchised media ownership moves also appear, including stakes or full control updates such as Rogers Communications and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), plus a franchise-level agreement for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Geographic spread is visible across North America, Europe, and APAC, including Massachusetts (US), Queensland (Australia), London (UK), and Germany.
| Theme seen in deals | Examples from listed transactions |
|---|---|
| Platform and rights distribution | Too Lost acquiring GYRO.Group; Sky acquiring ITV’s broadcast/streaming division |
| Sports media ownership | Rogers Communications increasing ownership in MLSE; ownership group agreement for the Seattle Seahawks |
| Content/community channel scale | Wonderloom Media acquiring Dr. Insanity (YouTube true crime channel) |
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Top Buyers
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Equity Partners | 9 | Specialist private equity firm focused on growth-oriented... | PE |
| RedBird Capital Partners | 9 | Private investment firm focused on growth-oriented invest... | PE |
| Shamrock Capital | 9 | Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on private equi... | PE |
| Ziff Davis, Inc. | 9 | Vertically focused digital media and internet company wit... | Strategic |
| Growth Catalyst Partners | 8 | Middle‑market private equity firm investing in marketing,... | PE |
| Playmaker Capital Inc. | 8 | Toronto-based digital sports and entertainment media comp... | Strategic |
| TransPerfect | 8 | Global provider of language and AI solutions with a media... | Strategic |
| Valnet Inc. | 8 | Digital content investment company that acquires, operate... | Strategic |
| EagleTree Capital | 6 | Middle-market private equity firm that manages funds inve... | PE |
| Emerald Holding, Inc. | 6 | Largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer operating a curate... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Media & Entertainment by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Vusion
- Target
- In-Store Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Spain
- Type
- Buyout
Vusion has signed an agreement to acquire In-Store Media, a Barcelona-based in-store retail media company. The transaction will extend Vusion’s connected store platform into retail media by adding advertising expertise and monetization capabilities; completion is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Apax Partners LLP
- Target
- techoraco, Institutional Investor
- Seller
- Delinian
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Divestiture
Delinian announced the divestiture of two businesses, techoraco and Institutional Investor, to Apax Partners LLP. The transactions are subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and are intended to enable the businesses to develop further under Apax Funds’ ownership.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Wonderloom Media, Content Partners
- Target
- Dr. Insanity
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Content Partners launched Wonderloom Media with media executive Ed Simpson as CEO, and Wonderloom completed its first acquisition of Dr. Insanity, a large YouTube true crime channel with 5M+ subscribers and 1.3B+ total views. The platform is designed to acquire, operate, and scale YouTube-native/creator-led content businesses using institutional media-style infrastructure for creator growth; financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Too Lost
- Target
- GYRO.Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Too Lost, a global music technology and rights management company, acquired Australia’s GYRO.Group, the country’s largest independent music distribution and artist services provider. The deal is Too Lost’s first move into the Asia-Pacific region and adds GYRO.Group’s distribution and artist services capabilities (including DistroDirect’s white-label infrastructure) to Too Lost’s platform.
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July 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Paramount Skydance Corporation
- Target
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paramount Skydance Corporation extended the expiration dates of previously announced tender offers and exchange offers related to its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Settlement is currently anticipated in the third quarter of 2026, with Paramount aiming to align settlement with the acquisition closing date.
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- Buyer
- Gray Media
- Target
- American Spirit Media television stations (WUPW, WDBD, WSFX-TV, WXTX, KAUZ-TV, KVHP)
- Seller
- American Spirit Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gray Media has agreed to acquire six television stations from American Spirit Media for $50 million, expanding Gray’s presence in multiple U.S. regional markets. The transaction is structured in two closings: Gray completed a first closing on July 1 (paying $40 million under a limited local management agreement), with the second closing expected in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
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July 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Ownership group led by the Khosla family (including Vinod Khosla)
- Target
- Seattle Seahawks
- Seller
- Estate of Paul G. Allen
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Estate of Paul G. Allen has entered into a formal sale agreement with an ownership group led by the Khosla family to acquire the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise. The deal is expected to require NFL approval, and the reported transaction value is $9.612 billion.
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July 10, 2026
- Buyer
- CuriosityStream
- Target
- CuriosityStream's German operations
- Seller
- SPIEGEL TV, Autentic
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
CuriosityStream acquired the remaining ownership interests in its German operations from longtime partners SPIEGEL TV and Autentic, giving CuriosityStream full control of one of its key international markets. The company said the move is intended to accelerate international growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by integrating its German assets into its global organization and unlocking new monetization and operational efficiencies.
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July 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Fattal Hotel Group
- Target
- The Blakely Hotel
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fattal Hotel Group has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel, a 117-room premium property in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition represents Fattal’s first hotel investment in the United States, and the company plans to renovate and reopen the hotel in mid-2027 under one of its existing brands.
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- Buyer
- Sky
- Target
- ITV’s broadcast and streaming division (including ITVX and ITV free-to-air channels), ITVX, ITV free-to-air channels
- Seller
- ITV
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment broadcast and streaming business to Sky in a deal valued at £1.6 billion, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. The transaction includes ITVX and ITV’s free-to-air channels but excludes ITV Studios.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Hyve
- Target
- LegalTechTalk
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Hyve announced it has acquired LegalTechTalk, a European events business focused on legal technology and transformation. The deal marks Hyve’s entry into the legal “SuperVertical” and LegalTechTalk’s first acquisition exit since its 2024 founding; the founders will continue to lead the business. LegalTechTalk’s international expansion plans include launching a U.S. event in Miami Beach starting December 2027.
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- Buyer
- Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund
- Target
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund acquired a minority equity stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers and accompanying assets. Dan Gilbert will maintain his majority ownership of the franchise.
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- Buyer
- Rogers Communications Inc.
- Target
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
- Seller
- Kilmer Sports Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Rogers Communications has signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports for C$4.35 billion. The deal would increase Rogers’ ownership of MLSE to 100% and is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to league approvals.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Primary Wave Music, Brookfield
- Target
- Kobalt, amra
- Seller
- Francisco Partners, Willard Ahdritz, MUSIC (Matt Pincus), Dundee Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Primary Wave Music has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Kobalt, taking ownership of Kobalt’s worldwide operations, owned copyrights, and its digital collection society amra. The deal was closed on Tuesday, July 7, after regulatory clearance, with Kobalt continuing to operate as a standalone company under CEO Laurent Hubert.
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- Buyer
- Griffin Gaming Partners
- Target
- tinyBuild
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Griffin Gaming Partners acquired a 3.24% equity stake in independent game publisher and developer tinyBuild. Financial terms beyond the disclosed stake were not announced. The investment is positioned as support for tinyBuild’s own-IP strategy and long-term growth in the global games market.
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group
- Target
- Care Bears (intellectual property)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Type
- Buyout
Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”) signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears, expanding Authentic’s entertainment platform into character IP. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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June 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Comcast
- Target
- NBCUniversal, Sky
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Comcast announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies via a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky. Upon completion, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal, with the separation expected to close in about one year subject to customary approvals.
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June 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Life Science Connect
- Target
- PharmaSource, CDMO Live, CDMO Live Europe, CDMO Live Americas, External Manufacturing Leaders
- Seller
- Life Science Networks
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Life Science Connect acquired PharmaSource and CDMO Live (including CDMO Live Europe, CDMO Live Americas, and related brands) from Life Science Networks. The deal brings the acquired brands into Life Science Connect’s portfolio and forms a new events division focused on biopharma outsourcing and external manufacturing.
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- Buyer
- Mari Group
- Target
- ATG Entertainment
- Seller
- Providence Equity Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Ari Emanuel’s Mari Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire ATG Entertainment, the West End and Broadway theatre operator, for about £4.5 billion (approximately $6 billion). Providence Equity Partners is reportedly in exclusive talks to sell ATG, with an expected timeline of completion within the next month, though a deal has not been finalized.
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- Buyer
- Seven Seven Six
- Target
- ONIT
- Seller
- Chad McCloud, Sheridan Hodson, Rob Schultheis
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Seven Seven Six, the venture capital firm co-founded by Alexis Ohanian, has acquired ONIT, an officially licensed college sports trading card company. The deal brings ONIT’s team- and athlete-specific licensed products under Seven Seven Six and is intended to create a vehicle to expand the community of collectors, including underserved sports fans.
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- Buyer
- Brooke Management Group
- Target
- Pine Ridge Golf Course
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brooke Management Group, led by LPGA Professional of the Year Kelley Brooke, announced it will assume management of Pine Ridge Golf Course in Coram, New York. The acquisition comes with a multi-phase redevelopment plan to modernize the course experience and expand instruction and amenities.
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- Buyer
- Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies)
- Target
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HF Companies (Hoffmann Family of Companies), a U.S. family-owned firm with a private equity arm, announced it received unanimous NHL Board of Governors approval to acquire the Pittsburgh Penguins. The transaction is expected to close imminently, though financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Ilitch Companies
- Target
- Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, Ocean Casino Resort
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Ilitch Companies formed Ilitch Gaming, a unified gaming, hospitality, and entertainment platform, pending regulatory approvals. The company also agreed to acquire Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and the remaining ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort, with both transactions subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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June 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Penske Media Corp. (PMC)
- Target
- Vox Media portfolio (including Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, PopSugar, The Dodo, Punch, Thrillist), Concert (Vox Media premium ad marketplace), Forte (first-party data platform)
- Seller
- Vox Media (implied)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Penske Media Corp. (PMC) acquired the Vox Media portfolio of digital brands, including Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, PopSugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist. PMC created a subsidiary, PMX, to house and expand its publishing portfolio, with Vox brands operating autonomously under PMX.
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- Buyer
- Live Nation Entertainment
- Target
- Movistar Arena Buenos Aires
- Seller
- La Nación
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Type
- Buyout
Live Nation Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Movistar Arena Buenos Aires, a 15,000-capacity live entertainment venue in Argentina. The company said it will support the venue’s current management team while keeping the arena open to qualified promoters, and La Nación will remain a shareholder.
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- Buyer
- Graf Global Corp.
- Target
- BIG3 HoldCo LLC
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BIG3 HoldCo LLC and Graf Global Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses, with the resulting public company expected to be named Big3 Basketball Holdings, Inc. and trade on the NYSE American, NYSE, or Nasdaq under ticker “TONT” (3-on-3). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to conditions including at least $50 million in minimum net cash proceeds from Graf Global’s trust account.
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- Buyer
- Otro Capital
- Target
- Crimson Brand Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The University of Utah finalized an agreement with private equity firm Otro Capital to create a new for-profit entity, Crimson Brand Partners, to control most of the athletic department’s revenue streams. Otro is committing at least $100 million, with the school retaining a majority stake through its foundation while Otro holds a minority interest.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- CAA, TPG's Integrated Media Company (IMC), Compound Creative Holdings
- Target
- creator-led companies / Creator Economy businesses (portfolio targets)
- Seller
- TPG (former majority owner of CAA; referenced as having formerly owned the majority)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
CAA and TPG’s Integrated Media Company (IMC) have formed Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million holding company designed to acquire, operate and grow a portfolio of creator-led businesses. Compound will partner with artists, entrepreneurs and independent voices and provide capital, operational infrastructure and commercial support.
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- Buyer
- Brand Velocity Group, St. Cloud Capital
- Target
- RCX Sports
- Seller
- Raine Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brand Velocity Group (BVG), a diversified investment firm focused on consumer and sports businesses, acquired RCX Sports from Raine Partners to expand a professional-league-backed youth sports platform. RCX operates league-licensed youth programs including NFL Flag, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NHL Street, MLS GO, and MLB Pitch, Hit & Run, and will continue under its existing brand and leadership team.
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- Buyer
- Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris
- Target
- Witt Enterprises, LLC dba Alpenwild
- Seller
- Witt Enterprises, LLC
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris acquired Witt Enterprises, LLC dba Alpenwild, an adventure travel company focused on guided and self-guided experiences across the European Alps. The acquisition closed on May 14, 2026.
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June 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Hellman & Friedman
- Target
- Hyve Group
- Seller
- Providence Equity Partners, Searchlight Capital Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Hyve Group, a global B2B events company, announced that Hellman & Friedman has agreed to acquire its events business from Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners. The transaction is intended to accelerate Hyve’s next phase of growth, including expanding its international footprint, broadening product offerings, and pursuing acquisition-led expansion. The deal is expected to close by the end of the calendar year.
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- Buyer
- RTL Group
- Target
- Sky Deutschland (DACH)
- Seller
- Comcast
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
RTL Group has completed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland (DACH), officially closing the transaction on June 1, 2026, after first being announced in June 2025. The deal combines the two media brands to create an entertainment business with about 12.3 million paying subscribers and is expected to deliver €250 million in annual synergies within three years of closing.
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June 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Wiley
- Target
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Seller
- Cambridge Information Group (CIG)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) agreed to acquire Emerald Publishing Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at £337 million (USD 452 million) from Cambridge Information Group (CIG). The deal expands Wiley’s journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and strengthens its proprietary research content position for AI and data analytics.
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- Buyer
- Melinda French Gates
- Target
- One Roof Sports and Entertainment
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the umbrella organization for the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, announced Melinda French Gates as its newest minority investor, pending NHL approval. The investment follows an ownership group update led by majority owner and managing partner Samantha Holloway.
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CONX CORP to Acquire Controlling Interest in INNOVATE’s HC2 Broadcasting Unit; INNOVATE retains ~25%June 1, 2026
- Buyer
- CONX CORP
- Target
- HC2 Broadcasting Holdings Inc. (Broadcasting)
- Seller
- INNOVATE Corp. (through HC2 Broadcasting Holdings and HC2 Broadcasting Holdco, LLC)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Divestiture
INNOVATE Corp. announced that its subsidiary HC2 Broadcasting Holdings closed a $105 million refinancing and entered into a definitive merger agreement to sell a controlling ~75% interest in Broadcasting to CONX CORP, subject to regulatory approvals. The merger would extinguish existing notes and the New Loan, with CONX committing up to $75 million of equity after closing and INNOVATE retaining an option to purchase up to 15% more over 18 months.
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- Buyer
- Shamrock Capital, EnOne Ventures
- Target
- CardsHQ, Sports Card Investor
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
CardsHQ and Sports Card Investor announced a strategic growth investment led by Shamrock Capital with participation from EnOne Ventures. The investment merges the two businesses under the CardsHQ brand, creating a larger commerce, media, and technology platform for sports card and trading card game communities.
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- Buyer
- Integrated Media Company, VantageCo Limited
- Target
- Playstack
- Seller
- TruFin Holdings, TruFin
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Integrated Media Company (IMC), the parent of GameSpot and Fandom, is acquiring Playstack, the independent UK publisher behind the viral roguelike deck-builder Balatro. IMC’s newly established subsidiary VantageCo Limited will buy TruFin Holdings’ 84.5% stake in Playstack for about £112.4 million (approximately $151 million), subject to shareholder approval.
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- Buyer
- Alpac Capital
- Target
- Adria News S.à r.l., Adria News Network (ANN)
- Seller
- Summer Parent S.à r.l., United Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Luxembourg
- Type
- Buyout
Alpac Capital, together with Summer Parent S.à r.l. (the ultimate shareholder of United Group), has reached an agreement for the sale of Adria News S.à r.l., the company behind Adria News Network (ANN). The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to standard regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Fertitta Entertainment, Inc.
- Target
- Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fertitta Entertainment, Tilman Fertitta’s holding company, agreed to acquire Caesars Entertainment for approximately $17.6 billion in an all-cash transaction, including the assumption of about $11.9 billion of Caesars debt. Caesars shareholders will receive $31.00 per share, and the deal is expected to close in 2027, following shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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May 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Curated Events, MRE Capital
- Target
- Casa de Perrin
- Seller
- Diana Perrin, Josh Perrin
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Curated Events, a national luxury event rental and production platform backed by MRE Capital, announced the acquisition of Casa de Perrin, a Los Angeles-based luxury tabletop curation and design house. The deal expands Curated Events’ integrated premium event ecosystem by adding Casa de Perrin’s tabletop design authority, inventory, and brand recognition.
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- Buyer
- Zinc Media Group
- Target
- WMP Qatar
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Qatar
- Type
- Buyout
Zinc Media Group announced the acquisition of WMP Qatar, aiming to strengthen its presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and expand capabilities across events, film and design services. The deal will integrate WMP Qatar with Zinc’s existing Qatar-based business, The Edge, to operate together as part of Zinc’s broader international platform.
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- Buyer
- Havas
- Target
- Format
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- France
- Type
- Addon
Havas announced the acquisition of Format in a strategic move led by Havas Paris to accelerate next-generation corporate influence communications. Format—founded in 2021 and led by CEO Thomas Khaski—will keep its name, organizational structure, and operating model while joining H/Advisors, Havas’ global strategic advisory network.
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May 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Storytel Group
- Target
- Overamstel Publishers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Storytel Group announced it will acquire 100% of independent Dutch and Belgian publisher Overamstel Publishers to strengthen its Benelux publishing presence. Overamstel will continue operating with its own identity as an independent publisher within Storytel Group, with CEO Martijn Griffioen remaining in his leadership role.
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May 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Lupa Systems
- Target
- New York Magazine, Vox Media Podcast Network, Vox
- Seller
- Vox Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lupa Systems, the media and technology holding company founded by James Murdoch, agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox from Vox Media. The acquired divisions will operate as a subsidiary of Lupa Systems under the Vox Media name. The transaction excludes Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo, and The Verge, and was completed on July 8, 2026.
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- Buyer
- Bragg Gaming Group Inc., Matt Davey (via Tekkorp Capital)
- Target
- Drayton International
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Bragg Gaming Group completed its previously announced acquisition of Drayton International in an all-stock transaction valued at about $9 million. The deal expands Bragg’s presence in regulated U.S. sports betting and horse racing markets and provides entry into advance deposit wagering (ADW), while also increasing proprietary game content and technology via Drayton’s studios and distribution infrastructure.
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- Buyer
- The Christian Community Foundation, Inc. (d/b/a WaterStone)
- Target
- Salem Media, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salem Media has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, in a going-private transaction. WaterStone will acquire all outstanding shares of Salem Media common stock for $1.00 per share, a premium of about 250% over Salem’s recent trading price. The deal was unanimously approved by Salem’s board and is expected to close in August 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Bruin Capital
- Target
- Matchroom Holdings
- Seller
- Hearn family
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Bruin Capital has agreed to take a minority equity interest in Matchroom Holdings, forming a strategic alliance to support Matchroom’s next phase of growth. The Hearn family will retain majority ownership, with Eddie Hearn (Group Chairman) and Barry Hearn (Founder and President) continuing to lead the business.
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Apollo-Managed Funds Acquire Emerald Holding and Questex to Build North American B2B Events PlatformMay 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Apollo-managed funds (Apollo Global Management)
- Target
- Emerald Holding, Inc., Questex, LLC
- Seller
- Emerald stockholders
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Apollo-managed funds entered into definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding and Questex in an all-cash transaction, with the intention to combine the businesses into a scaled North American B2B experiential events and media platform. Emerald shareholders were to receive $5.03 per share in cash (42.1% premium), and the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to customary approvals.
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- Buyer
- Allen Family Digital, LLC, Allen Family Digital LLC (affiliate of Byron Allen's Family Office)
- Target
- BuzzFeed, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Allen Family Digital, an affiliate of Byron Allen’s family office, acquired about 51% of BuzzFeed, Inc. for $120 million. The deal was funded with $20 million cash at closing plus a $100 million five-year promissory note at 5% interest, and resulted in Byron Allen taking over as Chairman and CEO while Jonah Peretti transitions to President of BuzzFeed AI.
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- Buyer
- inMusic
- Target
- Native Instruments
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
inMusic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Native Instruments, the Berlin-based music technology company behind products and software platforms such as Kontakt, Traktor, and iZotope. The deal builds on a 2025 partnership integrating Native Instruments’ NKS technology with inMusic brands and is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which kinds of Media & Entertainment businesses are being acquired most often here?
The listed acquisitions include media publishers and subscription information services, music distribution and artist services, broadcast and streaming divisions, and creator-led YouTube content channels—along with sports franchise or sports media ownership moves.
Where are the most recent acquisitions located?
Recent announcements are shown across the United States (including Massachusetts, California, New York, Washington, Ohio, and others), the United Kingdom (including London), Germany, and Queensland, Australia.
Are deal amounts and financial terms always disclosed?
No. Several entries specify transaction values, while others explicitly note that financial terms were not disclosed (for example, the Boston Globe Media / InstaTrac and Wonderloom Media / Dr. Insanity transactions).
Do any transactions require regulatory approvals or staged closings?
Yes. At least one transaction is structured in two closings with approvals (e.g., Gray Media’s acquisition of multiple American Spirit Media television stations), and others are subject to shareholder and regulatory approval or league approval where applicable.
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