Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 17, 2024

a gaming and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, CA. The acquisition was structured as a sale and purchase between the two companies, in which eWorld has received 100% of 21 Movies and its assets and 21 Moves has received a 70% ownership stake in eWorld Companies. LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

SEOUL, KOREA, and NEW YORK, NY, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Global Star Acquisition Inc. NASDAQ: GLST;GLSTU; GLSTW, "Global Star"), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), led by CEO Anthony Ang, is thrilled to announce that it has entered into a merger agreement with K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 20, 2024

United States v. Legends Hosp. Parent Holdings, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-5927 (S.D.N.Y.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

Stratasys also announced today that it plans to entertain 3D Systems’ counteroffer. As the Company disclosed in a June 20th regulatory filing, since January of 2021, Stratasys has been on the receiving end of at least 12 unsolicited acquisition proposals from at least three separate bona fide acquirers,” the investment firm wrote. “We

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 22, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster, faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Saregama has acquired a 51.82% stake in the digital entertainment startup Pocket Aces as the oldest Indian music label makes a deeper push into videos. Saregama is paying about $20 million for the 51.82% stake in Pocket Aces and plans to invest an additional $1.8

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 24, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JULY 9, 2024

David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 24, 2024

The Company is in the process of finalizing the acquisition, facilitating the company’s assumption of full ownership of the logistics operation, brokerage business, licenses and all associated assets.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 25, 2024

per share in an all-cash transaction (the “Transaction”), representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion for Neo.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2024

Acusada de violar las leyes antimonopolio, Live Nation Entertainment se enfrenta a una demanda que podría reconfigurar la multimillonaria industria de la música en vivo.

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Devensoft

JUNE 1, 2023

Acquisition is a strategy that many businesses use to expand their reach and increase their market share. However, not all acquisitions are created equal. In this review, we will take a closer look at 11 powerful acquisitions that have taken place over the past decade. Here are some of the dos of successful acquisitions: 1.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 2, 2024

May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMC GlobalSat ("FMC"), a leading provider of satellite and wireless connectivity solutions worldwide, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Anuvu’s Maritime, Enterprise, and Government connectivity businesses ("MEG"). Anuvu will retain ownership of its Maritime Entertainment business unit “MTN-TV”.

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Successful Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When Your Wish Can Go Too Far How problematic acquisitions and lack of a clear strategy have left the Mouse feeling trapped By Abigail Iaconis, Capstone Senior Analyst The Walt Disney Corporation has one of the most iconic brand images on Earth. So, should Disney jettison some of the assets it was so quick to acquire?

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Marks First Acquisition in Broader Strategy to Acquire Portfolio of Multi-Disciplined Content and Services Companies Addition of Short Form Content.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The acquisition is a smart move for the company since DistroKid users can now power digital, physical and on-demand sales “within the DistroKid ecosystem,” the company noted in its […]

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (basically the PlayStation wing) today announced plans to acquire Audeze, the company has confirmed with TechCrunch. The Orange Country, California-based firm is best known for its high-end headphones, targeted at gamers and audio producers. PlayStation-branded products, however, are almost certain to follow.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategies for growth and expansion. Disney’s Acquisition of Pixar (2006): In 2006, Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 1, 2024

The metaverse market is being heavily promoted and accelerated since the demand is growing higher in both entertainment and gaming industries. The technology in this market provides the fastest growth rate because of its steady and rapid advancement in the AR, VR, and MR technologies.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? It is quite interesting, because the response from these two giant companies has been entertainingly petty. Continue reading.

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The Deal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For SPAC sponsor Harry Sloan, that means going from hiring Tom Cruise to backing special purpose acquisition companies worth as much as $1.7 Sloan’s first career was in entertainment, as he was the chairman of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Sloan still sits on the board of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

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The Deal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. Last year, Sony Interactive Entertainment also acquired Savage Game Studios, Repeat.gg and Haven Entertainment Studios Inc. In July, San Mateo, Calif.-based

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miller affirmed that “acquiring companies should be rewarded—rather than penalized—when they engage in careful pre-acquisition diligence and post-acquisition integration to detect and remediate misconduct at the acquired company’s business.” [1] 12] Similarly, in December 2022, the DOJ declined to prosecute acquiror Safran S.A.

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How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. E31 Joanna Oakey not active but @aspectLegal Joanna Oakey TheDealRoom Australia’s First and Only Mergers and Acquisitions podcast! Discover best practices from industry advisors and businesses that are involved in sale and acquisitions activity.

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The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. TTWO) and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on notice. The California ruling increases Microsoft’s odds of closing the deal, however, and could give other studios greater confidence that they can make acquisitions. META), Amazon.com Inc.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

which services the corporate, government, healthcare, education and utilities sectors, is prepared to entertain serious discussions with potential investors in the next three to six months. After being in business for more than a decade, security solutions provider Servexo Inc., Servexo, headquartered in Gardena, Calif., and Asia Pacific.

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GillAgency

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The goal is to present a more accurate picture of the company’s financial health by eliminating non-recurring or discretionary expenses that might not persist post-acquisition. Discretionary Expenses: Some expenses, like excessive entertainment or travel costs, might not continue under new ownership.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 22, 2024

Over the years, its product range has diversified to include bottled water storage, outdoor entertainment, and other houseware products. It stands out in the market for its custom injection molding services and ability to create affordable, high-end kitchenware products.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 1, 2024

In the intricate game of mergers and acquisitions, small business owners often find themselves at the forefront of strategic decision-making when considering a transition. Play 4: Play the Long Game with Timing Timing is everything in the game of mergers and acquisitions.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. ” But there is still something missing in those takes, he continued.

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Wizenius

MARCH 30, 2023

Over-the-top (OTT) companies are quickly becoming a major force in the entertainment industry, offering streaming video and audio content directly to consumers via the internet. 4) Customer Acquisition Cost: This is the cost of acquiring a new paying customer. The more subscribers an OTT company has, the higher the revenue generated.

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Shearman & Sterling

APRIL 6, 2021

Zurn of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings in a breach of contract action brought by plaintiff Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc. DLX Acquisition Corp., Deluxe Ent. CV 2020-0618-MTZ (Del. 29, 2021).

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 5, 2023

Solganick served as the exclusive financial advisor for Austin-based, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Services Partner, Nextira in its acquisition by global IT services and consulting leader, Accenture.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

The companies said that the acquisition will include tech assets, customer relationships (that is, customers using the tools) and engineering, product and go-to-market talent. All of these will be added to RingCentral’s video solutions business, adding events to its existing offerings in meetings, webinars and video “rooms.”

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Shearman & Sterling

APRIL 6, 2021

Zurn of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings in a breach of contract action brought by plaintiff Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc. DLX Acquisition Corp., Deluxe Ent. CV 2020-0618-MTZ (Del. 29, 2021).

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