Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking? Can teams carry debt?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

TTWO) and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on notice. said it would buy “Angry Birds” maker Rovio Entertainment Oyj for about $775 million. Bulge-bracket deal expectations may also be a factor. “I (ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. META), Amazon.com Inc.

S&P 52

S&P Bulge Bracket Entertainment Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carve out tech acquisitions also continued to be attractive to strategic and private equity buyers, with GTCR’s acquisition of a majority stake in Worldpay from FIS for up to $18.5 Private equity activity accounted for only 27% of tech M&A in 2023, a six-year low (and a substantial decrease from the 2021 record of 36%).

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59