NYT M&A

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Two designers from New Zealand built a wildly popular social network for movie buffs. Now, they’re cashing in (and sticking around for the sequel).

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Benzinga

APRIL 5, 2022

Pune India, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The breathable films market size was USD 2.6 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 2.8 billion in 2021 to USD 4.8 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 8% during the 2021-2028 period.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar control window film market size was valued at USD 773.4 Solar control window film is used in construction and automotive industries by blocking UV rays, reducing glare, and saving energy. Lintec Corporation (Japan) SOLAR CONTROL FILMS INC (U.S.) Pune, India, Feb. Madico Inc. E&B Co.,

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Benzinga

APRIL 18, 2023

innovator in the design and manufacture of featherweight, flexible, and durable CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, announced today that it has completed a transaction to acquire the Zurich-based manufacturing assets of thin-film solar manufacturer, Flisom AG. (NASDAQ: ASTI ) ("ASTI" or the "Company"), the leading U.S.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 31, 2022

01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global biodegradable mulch films market will derive growth from increasing adoption of sustainable farming across the world. Biodegradable mulch films are products that are used as an alternative to plastic films in weed control in agricultural activities. Pune, India, Nov.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global agricultural films market size was valued at USD 10.25 This information is provided by Fortune Business Insights , in its report titled, " Agricultural Films Market, 2022-2029.". Agricultural Films Market Size in 2021. Pune, India, Nov. billion in 2021. billion in 2022 to USD 16.37

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Benzinga

APRIL 12, 2022

Pune, India, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The worldwide agricultural films market size was USD 9.92 This vital information is presented by Fortune Business Insights™ , in its report, titled, " Agricultural Films Market , 2021-2028." billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from USD 10.25 billion in 2021 to USD 15.37

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Law 360 M&A

JUNE 8, 2022

said Wednesday it is buying the polyester film, known as PET, business of conglomerate SK Group for 1.6 South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co. trillion South Korean won (about $1.3 billion).

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Benzinga

JUNE 2, 2022

June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comvest Credit Partners ("Comvest"), a leading provider of flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies, has acted as Administrative Agent in providing a $175 million senior secured credit facility (the "Financing") to Raven Engineered Films ("Raven"), a Sioux Falls, S.D.-based

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Business Wire M&A

MAY 11, 2023

NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that it has further strengthened its global leadership in thin film photovoltaics (PV) by acquiring Evolar AB, a European leader in perovskite technology. TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanSolar--First Solar, Inc.

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Financial Times M&A

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Investment group beats several other suitors including Sony for maker of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and ‘Fleabag’

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Business Wire M&A

APRIL 26, 2023

Iridian is a global leader in designing and manufacturing thin-film, mul The acquisition complements existing IDEX optical coating expertise, allowing IDEX to expand its core capabilities to support current and future markets.

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Benzinga

APRIL 11, 2024

Till to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer ~ Tarun Manroa to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

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Benzinga

JUNE 6, 2022

Pune, India, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global architectural window films market size was USD 3.22 The market is projected to grow during the forecast period due to the rising adoption of switchable smart films. Armolan Window Films USA (U.S.). billion in 2021. The market size is expected to rise from USD 3.34

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Benzinga

MARCH 7, 2024

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the professional digital cinema camera market, Nikon Corporation (OTCPK: NINOY) has announced plans to acquire RED.com, LLC , a renowned U.S. cinema camera manufacturer.

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Financial Times M&A

JUNE 4, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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The Guardian M&A

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It is understood that Warner Bros chief executive David Zaslav discussed a potential merger – that could bring together HBO and CNN with CBS News and the hit Mission: Impossible films – while having lunch with his counterpart Bob Bakish at Paramount’s offices in New York this week. Continue reading.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You may be surprised at how much film and TV have shaped society. Pulitzer Prize winner and data expert Walt Hickey reveals why.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 2, 2022

It has tapped the investment bank Raine to assess its options, on the heels of a megadeal for another independent distributor, A24.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 21, 2024

Buyout firm Apollo is offering $11 billion to buy Paramount's film studio, Encyclopaedia Brittanica is gearing up for an IPO that could value the publisher at $1 billion, and KKR is mulling a sale of learning chain EuroKids International. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 31, 2023

Media group received disappointing offers near $1bn for catalogue of film soundtracks including ‘Batman’

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

on Thursday announced that it will begin a sale process for part of its television and film business in order to "maximize the value" of the unit for both Hasbro and its shareholders, a move that comes after an activist investor tried to remove members of the company's board earlier this year. Toymaker Hasbro Inc.

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Mckinsey and Company

JUNE 29, 2022

The veteran film and TV producer shares her perspective on what the technology shifts roiling the entertainment business mean for both artists and audiences.

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The Guardian M&A

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Warner Bros Discovery, the Hollywood studio that brought us the Batman, Harry Potter and Barbie films, and Paramount Global, the media company behind Top Gun, Titanic and Mission: Impossible, are in merger talks that could create a $38bn (£30bn) colossus.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 3, 2023

Los Angeles-based film producer Neko Sparks has retained professional services firm TAAG as he looks to strengthen his bid to buy the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators, saying bringing in the Ottawa-based firm will ensure that "Canada ownership and community focus remain anchors" for the team's future.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 8, 2023

Singaporean film and television content rights marketplace Allrites Holdings Pte. announced plans Monday to go public through a merger with blank-check company Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp. in a deal helmed by five firms that gives Allrites at an estimated pro forma enterprise value of $92 million.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The past week in London has seen Barclays and Santander face the music in a group claim from investors involved in a failed film-financing scheme, AmTrust bring legal action against the insurer of failed law firm Pure Legal, and investment bank Greenhill begin legal action against shuttered law firm Ince Gordon Dadds.

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Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 9, 2023

Delaware's Court of Chancery started 2023 by welcoming a new master in Georgetown, logging a $12 million settlement, and digging into a disgruntled buyer's accusations of fraud against an Atlanta-based film studio developer. Here's the wrap on all the drama last week from Delaware's Chancery Court.

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Benzinga

APRIL 24, 2024

Headquartered in Cape Town, the company has worked with clients throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe to expand the reach, accessibility, and impact of their content, including feature films, documentaries, advertisements, and more.

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Benzinga

APRIL 1, 2023

Endless-scrolling platform Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX ) says it wants to focus on making better films going forward. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Quality Over Quantity. It only took them 10 years. Cleaning Mouse House. Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) is expected to cut about 7,000 jobs.

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Business Wire M&A

MAY 23, 2023

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duraco Specialty Materials (“Duraco” or “Company”), a leading manufacturer of specialty materials including pressure sensitive tapes and labels, coated films, and release liners, announced today that it has acquired Strata-Tac, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Strata-Tac, headquartered in St.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The past week in London has seen scuppered insurer Gable sue its former CEO in a breach of fiduciary duty claim, the producers behind sci-fi film "Arrival" hit with a copyright infringement claim, and Mastercard and Visa sued again in fresh legal action over swipe fees. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The past week in London has seen global law firm Dentons sued by property investment company RBE Investments, six film studios including Universal, Disney and Paramount sue six U.K.

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Benzinga

JANUARY 30, 2024

DisSolves has created a patented technology that uses biodegradable and edible components that are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) to create films and packaging materials that can be used in a variety of applications, including encapsulants, nutraceuticals, and pods of different types. ("DisSolves" or the "Company").

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This move positions Lionsgate Studios as a platform-agnostic content company, holding a portfolio of franchises.

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Benzinga

MARCH 27, 2024

Building on their successful partnership with Khalil on the hit genre film "You Can't Kill Stephen King," the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company is excited to embark on this new venture. "Kateland

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Benzinga

MAY 12, 2023

FSLR strengthened its thin film photovoltaics (PV) offering via acquisition of Evolar AB in Europe. First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR ) stock is jumping over 20% Friday morning. The company paid a purchase price of $38 million and will also pay up to an additional $42 million, subject to the achievement of certain technical milestones in future.

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