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Transaction · Media/Entertainment · November 2005

KKR & Co. Inc. and 2 others acquire SBS Broadcasting S.A.

On November 30, 2005, KKR & Co. Inc., Permira Advisers Ltd. and European Capital Financial Services Ltd. acquired SBS Broadcasting S.A., a media/entertainment company in Luxembourg.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedNovember 30, 2005 TargetSBS Broadcasting S.A. Buyers KKR & Co. Inc.
Permira Advisers Ltd.
European Capital Financial Services Ltd. SectorMedia/Entertainment LocationLuxembourg ValueNot disclosed

Target company

SBS Broadcasting S.A.
Luxembourg
Media/Entertainmentsector
-founded
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Buyers (3)

KKR & Co. Inc. Lead
Private equity firm · 428 deals on record
Permira Advisers Ltd. Co-investor
Private equity firm · 155 deals on record
European Capital Financial Services Ltd. Co-investor
Private equity firm · 77 deals on record
  • 2nd transaction for the lead buyer in media/entertainment
  • 1st transaction in Luxembourg
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired SBS Broadcasting S.A.?KKR & Co. Inc., Permira Advisers Ltd. and European Capital Financial Services Ltd. acquired SBS Broadcasting S.A. on November 30, 2005.

What type of deal was it?It was a transaction in the media/entertainment sector in 2005.

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