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Ready, Set, Go: Hollywood Is Poised for M&A Mania in 2025 | Analysis

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Story by Lucas Manfredi
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Hollywood poised for frenzied M&A activity in 2025 as Trump-era dealmakers eye Lionsgate, AMC Networks and Roku as potential acquisition targets.
beat sheet
  • Lionsgate, the studio behind hits like 'The Hunger Games' and 'John Wick', is seen as a prime takeover target as its stock trades at a significant discount.
  • Roku, the streaming device maker, could be an attractive acquisition for a larger tech or media company looking to bolster its direct-to-consumer capabilities.
call sheet
Comcast, Endeavor, Lionsgate, Roku, Skydance Media, Warner Bros. Discovery, AMC Networks, The Hunger Games, John Wick
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