Banijay Entertainment SAS proposing to acquire Beyond International
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Beyond International Limited on its proposed circa $47.5 million acquisition by Banijay Entertainment SAS.
Firm: Herbert Smith Freehills (Beyond International Limited)
Area: Merger and acquisition
Value: $47.5 million
Key players: The HSF team was led by partner Nicole Pedler (pictured) and supported by senior associate Hudson Archer and solicitor Raul Vellani.
Deal significance: Ms Pedler said: “It has been fantastic to work with Beyond on this important transaction, which will bring together two media and content businesses and enable Beyond to realise funds for its shareholders.”
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