Tech Company M&A Transactions
IGN Entertainment Acquisition
IGN Entertainment, based in Brisbane, was purchased by News Corporation. The companies indicated that total deal value was $650 million.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Acquired By
Announced On
9/8/2005
Transaction Type
M&A
Amount
$650,000,000
M&A Terms
News Corporation announced today that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGN Entertainment, Inc., for approximately $650 million in cash. IGN and its network of sites will become part of News Corporation's Fox Interactive Media unit.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
8000 Marina Boulevard 4th Floor
Brisbane, CA 94005
USA
Brisbane, CA 94005
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
IGN Entertainment is a leading Internet media and services company focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets, attracting more than 28 million unique monthly users.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Jung
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