Media Sector Barometer18 October 2006

The second quarter of 2006 closed out a relatively subdued six months for M&A activity in the international media sector. However, sector dealmakers need not be discouraged, as forward looking intelligence points to strong M&A prospects for the future.

Table of Contents

1. Foreword

2. M&A Trends: North America and Europe

3. Deal Size: North America and Europe

4. Sub Sector Split

5. Geographic Split

6. Private Equity: Buyout and Exit trends

7. Private Equity: Deal Size Split

8. Top Deals: North America

9. Top Deals: Europe

10. Contacts

In comparison to the first quarter of 2006, combined North American and European buyout and exit deal value increased, entirely due to two isolated, large deals in each market. Deal volumes in both territories have diverged, however, with the number of deals in North America increasing while Europe continues to decline...

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