Article by The Corporate Team
It is a time of great change for the independent television production sector, as revenues soar and companies merge. NBC Universal's acquisition of Carnival is typical of this consolidation trend.
Glamorous industries like the media rarely compete with established blue-chip companies or heavy industrials when it comes to attracting investors. But, as the economy stumbles and previously 'safe' investments such as banks look decidedly wobbly, investors are looking for areas of growth. One sector that is prospering is independent television production so private equity firms and trade buyers are looking keenly for investment targets.
In September, NBC Universal (NBCU) acquired Carnival, behind programmes such as the BBC's Hotel Babylon, in a £30m deal....
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