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Media

Abry Looks to Take RCN Private

March 5, 2010 - The $1.2 billion deal represents a 22% premium over RCN's Thursday close.

Overture Latest Studio in Play

February 25, 2010 - Liberty's Starz Entertainment joins MGM and Miramax in looking at alternatives for its film studio.

Games On

February 23, 2010 - Warner Bros., Playtech Ltd., making deals with video gaming companies as the space sees more consolidation.

The Venture Revival

February 17, 2010 - Strategics, even beyond tech and healthcare, are reconsidering VC plays, and don't necessarily have an eye on future control.

Morningstar Gets Footnoted

February 9, 2010 - Lately, the investment research firm has made a number of plays, as some investors are beginning to again make media plays.

Summit Materials Buys Hinkle

February 1, 2010 - The dealmaking platform established by private equity pros makes another buy.

Broadcast Facilities Buys Crawford Asset

January 22, 2010 - The Wasserstein & Co. portfolio company builds out its broadcast asset and looks overseas for deal opportunities.

Providence Expands Capital Markets Arm

January 20, 2010 - Goldentree veteran Oliver Wriedt helps to fill out Thomas Gahan's fledgling group.

IDC Seeks Alternatives

January 15, 2010 - As some financial services data plays are beginning to emerge, one may need a buyer.

Blackstreet Buys Pennysaver Assets

January 15, 2010 - Amidst print sector decline, the distressed investor bets on shoppers.

Mega Mistakes

January 13, 2010 - New research delves into deals that destroy value; the numbers, according to the study, do not bode well for outsized transactions.

Economist Divests CFO Publishing

January 12, 2010 - Private equity firm Seguin Partners is backing the newly independent company.

Canwest Subsidiaries Enter Bankruptcy Protection

January 11, 2010 - Senior secured lenders will acquire all newspaper and digital media publishing assets if RBC cannot find another buyer.

JH Partners Backs Image

January 11, 2010 - Following its numerous attempts to sell the company, the listed entertainment company was acquired by JH Partners.

Thoma Bravo Venture Bets On Radio

January 8, 2010 - The joint venture formed with John Lynch’s BCA Radio continues to look at add-on opportunities.