The Future of  Dealmaking in Entertainment

As central banks are set to revise interest rate policies, private equity firms are ramping up their dealmaking plans, to pre-empt a surge in valuations. For the entertainment sector, the doldrums of M&A activity last year were punctuated by peaks in transaction volume, but the discourse surrounding bigger deals remains speculative. There is logic to such deals, beyond the economic rationale, but the hurdles to be overcome encompass debt loads and an increasingly uncertain regulatory environment.

Legacy entertainment companies must advocate a sustainable long-term business model, hinged upon understanding the consumer-led drive for greater interactivity and engagement. This webinar aimed to identify key growth opportunities and barriers to entry, and served as a precursor to our Business of Entertainment Summit, and discuss solutions to Wall Street’s concerns over the future of investment within this sector. 

Business of Entertainment Summit
September 19th & 20th | In-Person & Online | West Hollywood, CA

The Financial Times’ inaugural Business of Entertainment Summit will bring together key players across Film & TV, Music and Gaming to find solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges, identify how collaboration can breed success and explore how businesses can capitalise on disruption.

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