The Arena Group To Acquire Digital Assets Of Men’S Journal And Adventure Network From A360Media
Dec 13, 2022•over 2 years ago
Acquiring Company
The Arena Group
Acquired Company
Adventure
Description
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), and Parade Media (“Parade”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the digital assets of Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Surfer, Powder, Bike, SKATEboarding, Snowboarder and NewSchoolers from accelerate360. The collection of active lifestyle brands, which will provide the core components of The Arena Group’s fourth major vertical, has been a staple of those enjoying active and adventurous lives.
FundzWatch™ Score
87
High M&A Activity
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