Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Focus Media Holding
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies
Private Group led by Led by The Carlyle Group, FountainVest Partners, CITIC CapitalPartners, CDH Investments and China Everbri > Focus Media Holding
Announced Date : 12 August 2012
Type : P2P (Public to Private)
Deal Value : Yes
Acquirer : Private Group led by Led by The Carlyle Group, FountainVest Partners, CITIC CapitalPartners, CDH Investments and China Everbri
Target: Focus Media Holding
Target Country: China
Sector of activity : Media - Communication
Business Description :
> Founded by Jiang Nanchun, Focus Media Holding is a multi-platform digital media company that operates liquid crystal display (LCD) network using audiovisual digital displays in China.
> Engages in selling out-of-home advertising time slots on its network of flat-panel digital advertising displays located in high traffic areas of commercial, residential, and public buildings, such as malls, hotels, and the lobbies of apartment buildings, as well as in-store network.
> Also provides advertising services on poster frames, on screens in movie theatres, and on traditional outdoor billboards.
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Transaction multiples available
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: Multiple available
n.s : Multiple calculated, but not significant
Rating ***
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
Comparable Transactions
Number of EMAT Reports : (Media - Communication) = 677
Example of comparable transactions on EMAT (same sub-sector):
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2014 | Communisis | The Communications Agency (Psona) | United Kingdom | 0 | |
| 05/08/2014 | Ocean Outdoor Advertising (GB) | Signature Outdoor | United Kingdom | 0 |
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
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