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Spanish language network Univision files for U.S. IPO: ReutersUnivision Holdings Inc, the owner of Spanish language TV network Univision Network, filed for an initial public offering of Class A common stock in the United States, Reuters News reported.
- Univision sees value in holding off on sale
Univision Communications has had several informal sale talks in the past year, but the company’s board could take a year or longer to decide on a potential deal, as the company seeks to boost profits and pay down debt, people familiar with the matter said.
Jobs of the Week: JPMorgan, Montana and SCG are hiringThis week J.P. Morgan, Private Equity Growth Capital Council, Saban Capital Group and State of Montana Board of Investments are on the look-out for analyst, associate and director recruits.
- Thoma Bravo promotes Rohde to principal
Thoma Bravo has promoted A.J. Rohde to principal. Rohde joined Thoma Bravo in 2010 as a vice president. Rohde played a key role in the firm's acquisition and development of Deltek, Inc.; Digital Insight, Inc.; Edmentum, Inc.; Roadnet Technologies, Inc.; and Telestream, Inc. Rohde previously worked at Saban Capital Group, Jefferies & Co. and Ford Motor Co.
- Partner names Saban Capital's president and COO to board
Partner Communications Company has named Adam Chesnoff as chairman of the board of directors. He is replacing Shlomo Rodav who requested to step down from his post due to personal reasons. Also, the company has named Elon Shalev as vice chairman of the board of directors. Chesnoff is the president and chief operating officer of Saban Capital Group while Shalev is chairman of the board of directors of SHL Telemedicine Ltd. and is a senior advisor to the Saban Capital Group. Based in Israel, Partner Communications Company is a communications operator.
- Saban Brands Appoints Sorensen President of The Playforge
Saban Brands has appointed Jack Sorensen as president of The Playforge, the company’s mobile social games division based in San Francisco. Sorensen will be responsible for overseeing the development of uniquely charming character-based mobile games for mass audiences.
- Saban Capital Opens Singapore Office
Saban Capital Group has opened an office in Singapore. The office is led by Sumeet Jaisinghani, who has re-located to Singapore from Saban Capital Group’s Hong Kong office.
- Saban Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Partner Communications
S.B. Israel Telecom Ltd, an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, has closed its purchase of the controlling interest in Partner Communications Company from Scailex Corporation. Partner is a provider of communications services in Israel, including cellular, Internet and fixed telephony. The transaction includes the assumption of debt owed by Scailex to Advent Investments Pte, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited.
- Saban Capital Group Acquires Partner Communications Controlling Interest
S.B. Israel Telecom, an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, has completed its purchase of the controlling interest in Partner Communications Company from Scailex Corporation. Partner, a provider of communications services in Israel, including cellular, Internet and fixed telephony, operates the orangeTM and 012 Smile brands in Israel. The transaction includes the assumption of debt owed by Scailex to Advent Investments Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited.
- Private equity-backed companies turn to PIK
A report from Moody's Corporate Finance reveals an increase in private equity-backed companies that are electing to use their payment-in-kind option to make interest payments.