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International Media Investments

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

IMI (International Media Investments) is a global media group and investor headquartered in the UAE, focused on news, knowledge, and factual entertainment. It describes itself as using technology and storytelling to create immersive media experiences.

Focus Areas
News publishing, Factual entertainment, Media & entertainment investments
Website
imimedia.com

Tracked deals

4

4 tracked deals across 2024-2025.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

4 buyout

International Media Investments Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for International Media Investments. 2 2024 2 2025

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    The Carlyle Group, IMI (International Media Investments)
    Target
    The Very Group
    Seller
    Barclay family
    Industry
    E-Commerce
    Location
    Merseyside, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Global investment firm The Carlyle Group has completed an ownership transition to acquire The Very Group, the operator of digital retailers Very and Littlewoods. International media group IMI remains a key stakeholder while the Barclay family exits, and the transaction is intended to strengthen The Very Group’s capital base and support further investment in technology and growth.

  • Buyer
    RedBird Capital Partners, International Media Investments (IMI)
    Target
    Telegraph Media Group (The Telegraph / TMG)
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    RedBird Capital Partners reached an in-principle agreement to acquire Telegraph Media Group (The Telegraph) for a total enterprise valuation of £500 million, becoming the sole controlling owner. The deal involves investing in The Telegraph’s digital operations and subscriptions, using data analytics and AI, and expanding the brand internationally—particularly in the United States—alongside existing management and senior leadership.

  • Buyer
    RedBird IMI, RedBird Capital Partners, International Media Investments
    Target
    Front Office Sports
    Seller
    SC Holdings
    Type
    Buyout

    RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments, has taken a majority stake in Front Office Sports, buying out early investor SC Holdings. The investment expands RedBird IMI's partnership with FOS after an initial minority investment in November 2023 and is intended to accelerate the company's growth across content, events and distribution.

  • Buyer
    RedBird IMI, RedBird Capital Partners, International Media Investments (IMI)
    Target
    All3Media
    Seller
    Warner Bros. Discovery, Liberty Global
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    RedBird IMI agreed to acquire All3Media, the London-based independent television production and distribution group, from Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global for £1.15 billion. The deal — RedBird IMI's largest to date — completed regulatory approvals in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany; Jeff Zucker will chair All3Media's board while CEO Jane Turton and COO Sara Geater remain in place.

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