Havas Expands with Acquisition of CA Sports
Deal News | Feb 11, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
BlueBull, a financial advisory firm specializing in technology and high-growth company M&A, has served as financial advisor to Havas in its acquisition of CA Sports. Havas, a prominent global communication group with operations in over 100 countries, strengthens its presence in Spain through this acquisition. CA Sports will be integrated into Havas Play, an accelerator for transmedia content under the leadership of Cinto Ajram. This move aims to leverage synergies and enhance CA Sports' capabilities, taking the company to new heights. BlueBull's team, led by Pablo del Palacio Tamarit and analyst Jose Luis Ferrando Trenor, facilitated this strategic acquisition.
Sectors
- Media and Communications
- Financial Advisory
- Sports Management
Geography
- Spain – The acquisition of CA Sports strengthens Havas' presence in Spain.
- Global – Havas operates in over 100 countries and the acquisition impacts its global operations.
Industry
- Media and Communications – Havas is a global communication group offering comprehensive marketing, creative, and media solutions.
- Financial Advisory – BlueBull is a financial advisory firm that facilitates mergers and acquisitions for high-growth companies.
- Sports Management – CA Sports is involved in sports, operating in conjunction with Havas Play to enhance its transmedia content capabilities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havas | Bidding Company | Company | Havas is a large global communication group acquiring CA Sports to enhance its regional presence. |
| CA Sports | Target Company | Company | CA Sports is a sports management company being acquired by Havas for integration into Havas Play. |
| BlueBull | Financial Advisor | Company | BlueBull advised Havas on the acquisition deal with their team. |
| Pablo del Palacio Tamarit | Director | People | Director at BlueBull leading the advisory team for the Havas acquisition. |
| Jose Luis Ferrando Trenor | Analyst | People | Analyst at BlueBull involved in the advisory team for the Havas acquisition. |
| Cinto Ajram | Leader of CA Sports under Havas Play | People | Leader of CA Sports, which is now part of Havas Play. |