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Dave & Buster’s completed the acquisition of Main Event from Ardent Leisure Group and RedBird Capital Partners for $835m.

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Transaction Value£636m
Consideration TypeCash
Capital Owned-
Capital Bid For100%
EV/Sales-
EV/EBITDA9x
Share Price Premium-
One Off Charge-

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Single Bidder

Domestic

Majority

Recreational Services

family entertainment centers

United States

Private Equity

Acquisition

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Private

Completed

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Dave & Buster’s, an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, completed the acquisition of Main Event, a family entertainment company, from Ardent Leisure Group, one of Australia’s most successful leisure and entertainment groups, and RedBird Capital Partners, a private investment firm, for $835m. "On behalf of the entire team at Main Event, we are excited to join the Dave & Buster’s family. Together, we will be well positioned to leverage our collective experience and provide our consumers with a category defining entertainment experience," Chris Morris, Main Event CEO.

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