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Sony Acquires Columbia Pictures Entertainment

Announced an undisclosed date — $3.40B

SonyFilm , television

What happened

Columbia Pictures Entertainment was a company based in USA operating in film , television, acquired by Sony for $3,400,000,000.

Acquirer
Sony
Target
Columbia Pictures Entertainment
Announced
an undisclosed date
Price
$3.40B
Industry
Film , television
Buyer type
Strategic acquirer
Status
Closed

By the numbers

Sony's acquisition history
13th of 83 tracked deals
Disclosed prices
83 of 83 Sony deals
Sony's average disclosed price
$470.9M
Sony's largest disclosed deal
Bungie ($3.70B)
Sony in Film , television
1 acquisition

Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition

When did Sony acquire Columbia Pictures Entertainment?

Sony acquired Columbia Pictures Entertainment on an undisclosed date. This was Sony's 13th publicly tracked acquisition out of 83 we have on record.

How much did Sony pay for Columbia Pictures Entertainment?

Sony paid $3.40B for Columbia Pictures Entertainment.

What does Columbia Pictures Entertainment do?

Columbia Pictures Entertainment was a company based in USA operating in film , television, acquired by Sony for $3,400,000,000.

What other Film , television companies has Sony acquired?

Columbia Pictures Entertainment is Sony's only publicly tracked acquisition in Film , television so far.

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