Identifying high-value media companies

David Andrews, Partner at LDC joined Exchange Wire’s ATS London conference in London on 9^th September as a panel member discussing how PE firms assess, acquire, and scale high value media companies.

ATS London attracts an audience of more than 700 professionals across the media sector, including C-level executives from agencies, advertisers, publishers, media owners, trading specialists, and technology providers.

David was invited to speak on the panel, to help to break down what makes a business attractive to private equity investors, the timing of acquisitions, and the key financial and operational metrics investors prioritise. Attendees were able to gain practical insights into the strategies private equity firms use to unlock value.

In the last decade, LDC has invested £463m in media businesses, generating 4.1x average returns for exited businesses.

Read our media sector report for more insights and to see a range of businesses we’ve helped to grow in the sector here. 

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