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ACF advised Thinkfactory on completion of its earn out with ITV plc


ACF Investment Bank has advised Thinkfactory Media on the completion of the company’s earn out deal with ITV plc as Leslie embarks on his next endeavor, Big Dreams Entertainment.

Thinkfactory Media was founded in 1992 by Leslie Greif. In 2013 ACF advised Thinkfactory on its sale to ITV plc.

Leslie is one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent producers of reality, scripted drama, unscripted series, documentaries, mini-series, and branded entertainment projects. He has won 5 Emmy  Award’s, nominated for 16 Emmy Awards, and produced world-wide hit shows including; Walker, Texas Ranger (History), Gene Simmons Family Jewels (A&E) and the ground breaking Hatfields and McCoys starring Kevin Costner for History and Million Dollar Matchmaker for Bravo.

ACF’s Post Deal Services Team worked with Leslie and his Finance team prior to the earn-out date to help track financial performance, prepare and review the earn-out and excess working capital calculations, plan for the earn-out process and support the team during the exit to ensure an optimum earn-out.


Thinkfactory Media's Hit Shows

Walker Texas Rangers
Walker Texas Rangers
Gene Simmons Family Jewels
Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Post Deal Services

ACF’s Post Deal Services team advises clients with financial and advisory matters in the years following the sale of their business – by supporting clients through the full term of their deal and helping to maximise their future earn-out.
The team assists clients in understanding and planning for all the activities that they have agreed to and are required to perform as a result of the sale of their business.


If you are coming towards the end of your existing deal, and would like to discuss options with us, please contact Laura.Cutter@acfib.com or call +44 0207 467 9600 to arrange a meeting.


Thomas Dey

“I can’t think of a better time or a more needed service in the media landscape than Post Deal Services.”

Thomas Dey,
Chief Executive Officer, ACF Investment Bank


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What People Are Saying

“Since this was our first time working with an investment bank and raising capital for any of our businesses, I wasn’t sure what to expect. ACF has a great reputation and came highly recommended from several people that I hold in high regard. Overall, the experience working with Richard, Milos and Thomas was pure joy. They were the perfect partner for us, as they educated us as we were working through the process, they challenged us to think bigger about the scope and scale of our business, and they aggressively represented our business in the marketplace bringing multiple opportunities to us in a very challenging economic time. The partnership and guidance they provided was essential and they were extremely easy to work with. I only hope this is the first of many deals that we are able to execute together.”

Shawn Gee
Two One Five Entertainment