Acquisition History / Disney / Miramax Films

Disney Acquires Miramax Films

Announced June 30, 1993 — $60M

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What happened

Miramax Films was an independent film studio co-founded by Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

Acquirer
Disney
Target
Miramax Films
Announced
June 30, 1993
Price
$60M
Industry
Film production

By the numbers

Disney's acquisition history
7th of 43 tracked deals
Disclosed prices
23 of 43 Disney deals
Disney's average disclosed price
$5.60B
Disney's largest disclosed deal
21st Century Fox (entertainment assets, cable networks and international networks) ($71.30B)
Tracked acquisitions in 1993
8 across all acquirers
Disney in Film production
2 acquisitions

Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition

When did Disney acquire Miramax Films?

Disney acquired Miramax Films on June 30, 1993. This was Disney's 7th publicly tracked acquisition out of 43 we have on record.

How much did Disney pay for Miramax Films?

Disney paid $60M for Miramax Films.

What does Miramax Films do?

Miramax Films was an independent film studio co-founded by Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

What other Film production companies has Disney acquired?

Disney has made 2 acquisitions in Film production, including Miramax Films. See the full list on the Film production and Disney acquisition pages.

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