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Range Media Partners Secures Growth Capital from Strategic Investment Group

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Music, Automatik, Investment, Playground, A&E Networks, Sport, Range, Partnership, Liberty Global, Family, Music publisher, Mattel Films, Acquisition, ACF Investment Bank, Marketing, Growth, Retail

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Range Media Partners, the disruptive global talent representation & production powerhouse that has quickly established a dominant foothold in entertainment & media, announced today that is has secured a minority investment in the company from a strategic investment group including Liberty Global, New York-based family office Wildcat Capital Management and family entertainment company Playground Productions to spur growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions. As the first-of-its-kind diversified management firm operating in entertainment, sports, music, digital, and more, the growth capital will enable Range to fortify its marketplace position in the U.S. while scaling in existing and new international territories, bolster its unique value proposition with additive capabilities across representation & production, supercharge organic growth along with new ventures & acquisitions, and fuel more ways to expand its business in lucrative, highly innovative sectors through key investments.

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The investment from Liberty Global, Wildcat Capital Management and Playground Productions further accelerates Range's exponential trajectory
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Range Media Partners, the disruptive global talent representation & production powerhouse that has quickly established a dominant foothold in entertainment & media, announced today that is has secured a minority investment in the company from a strategic investment group including Liberty Global, New York-based family office Wildcat Capital Management and family entertainment company Playground Productions to spur growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Through this new strategic partnership and growth capital investment, Range will be able to further unearth new transformational opportunities for its clients and create new assets across the entire entertainment landscape.
Jack Whigham, Managing Partner of Range Media Partners, said, "Liberty Global, one of the most widely respected industry leaders worldwide, along with Wildcat Capital Management and Playground Productions are ideal strategic partners for Range's next stage of growth.
In connection with the growth capital investment, Rick Hess was appointed to serve on Range's governing body as Liberty Global & Wildcat Capital Management's representative.

Range Media Partners Secures Growth Capital from Strategic Investment Group

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Music, Automatik, Investment, Playground, A&E Networks, Sport, Range, Partnership, Liberty Global, Family, Music publisher, Mattel Films, Acquisition, ACF Investment Bank, Marketing, Growth, Retail

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Range Media Partners, the disruptive global talent representation & production powerhouse that has quickly established a dominant foothold in entertainment & media, announced today that is has secured a minority investment in the company from a strategic investment group including Liberty Global, New York-based family office Wildcat Capital Management and family entertainment company Playground Productions to spur growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions. As the first-of-its-kind diversified management firm operating in entertainment, sports, music, digital, and more, the growth capital will enable Range to fortify its marketplace position in the U.S. while scaling in existing and new international territories, bolster its unique value proposition with additive capabilities across representation & production, supercharge organic growth along with new ventures & acquisitions, and fuel more ways to expand its business in lucrative, highly innovative sectors through key investments.

Key Points:

The investment from Liberty Global, Wildcat Capital Management and Playground Productions further accelerates Range's exponential trajectory
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Range Media Partners, the disruptive global talent representation & production powerhouse that has quickly established a dominant foothold in entertainment & media, announced today that is has secured a minority investment in the company from a strategic investment group including Liberty Global, New York-based family office Wildcat Capital Management and family entertainment company Playground Productions to spur growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Through this new strategic partnership and growth capital investment, Range will be able to further unearth new transformational opportunities for its clients and create new assets across the entire entertainment landscape.
Jack Whigham, Managing Partner of Range Media Partners, said, "Liberty Global, one of the most widely respected industry leaders worldwide, along with Wildcat Capital Management and Playground Productions are ideal strategic partners for Range's next stage of growth.
In connection with the growth capital investment, Rick Hess was appointed to serve on Range's governing body as Liberty Global & Wildcat Capital Management's representative.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Announces Updates From Strategic Review

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Entertainment, Communications, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Online, Media, Intellectual property, IP, ACF Investment Bank, Share repurchase, Animation, Cooperation, Growth, News, Chair, Management, Risk management, Thunderbird

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced an update from its strategic review process.

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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced an update from its strategic review process.
As disclosed in its May 15, 2023, news release , Thunderbird engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”), among other things, to aid its ongoing strategic review process.
Findings from the Company’s strategic review confirm Thunderbird is a premium asset within the industry with a solid reputation and trusted relationships that generate ongoing, repeat, and new content production opportunities.
We are well positioned for growth and look forward to all opportunities presented to us,” said Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Thunderbird CEO and Chair.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Reports Fiscal 2023 Q3 Results

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (Thunderbird or the Company) today announced its financial results for fiscal Q3 2023, which ended March 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (Thunderbird or the Company) today announced its financial results for fiscal Q3 2023, which ended March 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
“I am very proud of the talented teams working hard to create many wins in spite of the headwinds we faced as an organization in fiscal 2023,” said Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Thunderbird CEO and Chair.
Industry-wide economic factors and the proxy contest delayed the start of several productions, moving them from fiscal 2023 to fiscals 2024 and 2025.
During the quarter, Thunderbird also welcomed Lisa Coulman to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale - ACF Investment Bank have been hired to handle the sale process

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide.

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He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide.
The Wilbur Smith Estate (Leopard Rock Studios) has hired ACF Investment Bank ("ACF") the global media and entertainment investment bank, and brokers of The Saul Zaentz company in the sale of "The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Intellectual Property to Embracer Group, to handle the sale process which kick-started this week.
They have already started contacting the logical international buyers and expect a strong response to this huge library of IP.
Wilbur Smith's early foray from page to screen in the 1990's demonstrates the viewer appetite.

Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale - ACF Investment Bank have been hired to handle the sale process

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide.

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He has published over 50 novels, has sold 140 million copies (more than Ian Fleming) and generated sales in excess of £1.6bn worldwide.
Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale - ACF Investment Bank have been hired to handle the sale process.
The Wilbur Smith Estate (Leopard Rock Studios) has hired ACF Investment Bank ("ACF") the global media and entertainment investment bank, and brokers of The Saul Zaentz company in the sale of "The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Intellectual Property to Embracer Group, to handle the sale process which kick-started this week.
They have already started contacting the logical international buyers and expect a strong response to this huge library of IP.

Thunderbird Entertainment Appoints ACF Investment Bank to Evaluate and Assist With Strategic Alternatives

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.

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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.
ACF specializes in selling, buying, fundraising, securitization, and pre/post deal services for brands and businesses in media and entertainment.
Thunderbird is one of the leading players in this market and is an award-winning producer with an exceptional portfolio of productions, team and talent.
Working with ACF maintains alignment with the Cooperation Agreement, while providing the Company with an important next step in support of its growth trajectory.