Apax RSS: Media News

Mattel announces acquisition of HIT Entertainment

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:02:54 GMT

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HIT Entertainment for $680 million in cash from a consortium led by Apax Partners funds.

Apax Partners to Acquire Trader Corporation's Auto Assets

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:07:03 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced they have entered a definitive agreement to purchase Trader Corporation ("Trader") from Yellow Media Inc.

Apax Partners' Funds and General Atlantic agree to acquire a significant interest in China's largest online real estate portal - SouFun

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:59:09 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners announced that, together with General Atlantic (GA), they have each agreed to acquire a 19% stake in SouFun, the largest online real estate portal in China.

Cengage Learning completes acquisition of Houghton Mifflin College Division assets

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:51 GMT

Cengage Learning, one of the leading providers of print and digital instructional and reference materials for the academic, professional and library markets, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Houghton Mifflin College Division.

Eden Bidco Limited appoints David Gilbertson as Chief Executive of Emap Communications

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:48 GMT

Appointment to be effective on completion of acquisition – expected on 20 March 2008.

Dubailand and HIT Entertainment strike strategic alliance, create world's first 'Little Big Club' attraction in Global Village

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:47 GMT

Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with UK-based HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights owners, to develop a diverse portfolio of family entertainment projects in Global Village at DUBAILAND, the world's biggest tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.

Recommended acquisition of Emap plc by Eden Bidco Limited, a company controlled by Guardian Media Group and funds advised by Apax Partners

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:43 GMT

The boards of Eden Bidco Limited and Emap plc are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Emap.

Cengage Learning to acquire Houghton Mifflin College assets for $750 million

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:42 GMT

Cengage Learning today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Houghton Mifflin Company, under which Cengage Learning will acquire the assets of the Houghton Mifflin College Division (HM College) for $750 million in cash.

Funds advised by Apax Partners and OMERS Capital Partners complete acquisition of Thomson Learning higher education assets from Thomson for US$7.75 billion

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:26 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners announced today that, together with OMERS Capital Partners, they have completed the previously announced acquisition of the higher education, careers and library reference assets of Thomson Learning and Nelson Canada from The Thomson Corporation. The transaction had a combined total value of approximately US$7.75 billion.

Funds advised by Apax Partners and OMERS Capital Partners to acquire Thomson Learning higher education assets from Thomson for US$7.75 billion

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:21 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced the signing of definitive agreements with The Thomson Corporation, a leading global provider of information services to business and professional customers, under which such funds, together with funds advised by OMERS Capital Partners, will acquire the higher education, career learning and library reference assets of Thomson Learning and Nelson Canada for a combined total value of approximately $7.75 billion in cash.

Funds advised by Apax Partners acquire stake in Trader Media Group

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:15 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced the proposed acquisition of a 49.9% stake in Trader Media Group from the Guardian Media Group. Guardian Media Group will retain a 50.1% stake in the business. The transaction values Trader Media Group at £1.35 billion.

Funds advised by Apax Partners complete de-listing of Incisive Media

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:58:03 GMT

Funds advised by Apax Partners have completed the successful de-listing of Incisive Media alongside management.

Apax Partners Invests $190m to acquire an interest in CME - CME sees boost to future strategic opportunities

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:57:56 GMT

Apax will become a limited partner in a partnership holding all of the Lauder interests in CME. The remaining 50.3% interest in the partnership will be beneficially owned by Ronald Lauder and his family. The deal is expected to close on Friday, September 1.

Sunshine Acquisition, a company set up by Apax Partners’ Funds, closes acquisition of Hit Entertainment

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:57:38 GMT

Sunshine Acquisition Limited, a company formed by Funds advised by Apax Partners to acquire Hit Entertainment, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Hit for £489.4 million.