Acquisition History / Disney / Jumbo Pictures
Disney Acquires Jumbo Pictures
Announced February 29, 1996
What happened
Jumbo Pictures was an animation studio that produced children's television series.
- Acquirer
- Disney
- Target
- Jumbo Pictures
- Announced
- February 29, 1996
- Price
- Undisclosed
- Industry
- Animation
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Disney acquire Jumbo Pictures?
Disney acquired Jumbo Pictures on February 29, 1996. This was Disney's 9th publicly tracked acquisition out of 43 we have on record.
How much did Disney pay for Jumbo Pictures?
The price Disney paid for Jumbo Pictures was not publicly disclosed. Only 23 of Disney's 43 tracked acquisitions have a disclosed price.
What does Jumbo Pictures do?
Jumbo Pictures was an animation studio that produced children's television series.
What other Animation companies has Disney acquired?
Disney has made 2 acquisitions in Animation, including Jumbo Pictures. See the full list on the Animation and Disney acquisition pages.
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