Kanskje det beste ryktet i bransjen? Har bare sett han omtalt positivt i media ( har ikke drevet gravejournalistikk da..). Derfor har jeg konkludert med at han umulig kan havne hos oss.
Jeg tror SANNELIG du kan være inne på noe.
...når vant Massimo en slik pris sist, mon tro???
http://mpsilva.com/mp-silva-transaction-with-baofeng-technology-and-everbright-capital-wins-tmt-finance-world-award-2016/MP & Silva’s transaction with Baofeng Technology and Everbright Capital wins TMT Finance World Award 2016 Last night Baofeng Technology and Everbright Capital’s acquisition of MP & Silva was announced as the Media M&A Deal of the Year at the TMT Finance World Awards 2016. The award recognises the purchase of MP & Silva, in May 2016, by a strategic partnership between Everbright Capital, a leading financial services company in China and Baofeng Technology, an internet entertainment and technology company, specializing in virtual reality and digital entertainment.
To conclude the deal, Everbright and Baofeng established the Shanghai Jin Xin investment fund (“Shanghai Jin Xinâ€), which acquired 65% equity investment in MP & Silva Group. All of the previous MP & Silva shareholders retained a significant role in and investment of 35% in the Group after the transaction. UBS acted as exclusive financial adviser to MP & Silva on this transaction. DealGlobe and CICC acted as exclusive financial advisors to Baofeng and Everbright on this transaction.
MP & Silva, which has 20 offices worldwide, recorded a turnover in excess of USD 600m for the year ending June 2015. The company’s core business is the acquisition, management and distribution of media rights of national leagues, federations and clubs and some of the most prestigious sports events around the world. Since its formation in 2004, MP & Silva has grown to be one of the most significant players in the global sports rights industry, establishing its position as a globally diversified media company with a leading position in fast-growing markets. The company has grown year-on-year and has built a strong portfolio, with particular strengths in international football and tennis and also extending to basketball, motorsport, handball and others. MP & Silva also provides leading clients and partners with a range of digital, technology and sponsorship services.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Riccardo Silva, a founder and shareholder of MP & Silva, said:
“This award is a fantastic recognition of the dynamic team which delivered this deal. MP & Silva has seen phenomenal growth over the last decade, and the investment from Everbright and Baofeng will help the company grow even stronger in the future. Making a deal like this is not just about finding the right price, it is more importantly about the creating the right partnership and synergies. And in Everbright and Baofeng we have found the perfect partners to support the vision, culture and continued success of MP & Silva.â€
Larry Feng, CEO of Baofeng and Chairman of MP & Silva, said:
“I am delighted that this deal has been recognised by the judges at the TMT Finance World Award 2016. Baofeng wanted to work with the best global sports player to enhance its service ecosystem, and in our acquisition of MP & Silva we have gained a key partner that has relationships with some of the most important rights-holders and broadcasters and other content distributors. I am very confident that, thanks to this partnership, MP & Silva will be able to strengthen its leadership position in the market and introduce new ground breaking innovations.â€
For further information about the TMT Finance World Award 2016, go to:
http://www.tmtfinance.com/world/awards/