Top media mergers and acquisitions in August 2026
Every verified merger and acquisition in the media sector in this period, ranked by disclosed value. Updated every morning.
We tracked 4 deals in the media sector in August 2026, 3 of them with a disclosed value, worth $1.1bn in total. The largest was I Squared Capital (OOH BidCo)'s $730m deal for oOh!media Limited, ahead of National CineMedia and Captivate at $275m.
Top media mergers and acquisitions in August 2026
- 110 AugI Squared Capital (OOH BidCo) → oOh!media LimitedI Squared agrees A$1.04bn takeover of oOh!mediaMedia / Out-of-home advertisingAgreed$730m
- 211 AugNational CineMedia → CaptivateNational CineMedia buys Captivate for US$275mMedia / AdvertisingCompleted$275m
- 310 AugWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. → RI Games Holdings Inc.WEBTOON agrees KRW 150bn deal for control of RI GamesMedia / Video gamesAgreed$106m
- 419 AugEQT (Mid-Market Opportunities) → Melbourne Storm (majority stake)EQT agrees to take majority stake in Melbourne StormMedia / Professional sportAgreedUndisclosed