Lord of the Rings Deal
Lord of the Rings Deal
LOTR

CREDIT: THE SAUL ZAENTZ COMPANY

EXCELLENCE
"One Deal to rule them all"
Thomas Dey

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

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Syco
EXCELLENCE
"ACF's certainly got talent"
Ian Rosenblatt OBE

CREDIT: SYCO ENTERTAINMENT

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Bear Grylls
INTEGRITY
“You only get one chance
at life and you have to
grab it boldly”
Bear Grylls

CREDIT: BEAR GRYLLS VENTURES

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EXCELLENCE

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Paddington
INSIGHT
“Success doesn't come
to you, you go to it.”
Marva Collins

CREDIT: PADDINGTON AND COMPANY

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INSIGHT

Pilgrim

CREDIT: PILGRIM STUDIOS

INSIGHT
“Success comes to
those who act!”
Henry David Thoreau

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

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Leftfield
INSIGHT
“The key to success is to
focus on goals not obstacles”
Unknown

CREDIT: LEFTFIELD ENTERTAINMENT

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

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Plimsoll Productions

CREDIT: PLIMSOLL PRODUCTIONS

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“Success is not final,
failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to
continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Love Productions

CREDIT: LOVE PRODUCTIONS

INTEGRITY
“ When something
is important enough,
you do it even if the odds
are not in your favour”
Elon Musk

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Top Gear
EXCELLENCE
“Success comes to
those who act”
Henry David Thoreau

CREDIT: TOP GEAR

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Endeavor's strategic investment in global live broadcast and events powerhouse, Done+Dusted


ACF Investment Bank is pleased to announce that it has advised DONE+DUSTED in a deal that sees Los Angeles based Sports and Entertainment Company, Endeavor, acquire the global live broadcast, events and immersive experience company.

This deal is ACF Investment Bank’s second deal as part of the Forest Road Company and supports our growth strategy as a next generation investment bank advising businesses and individuals across a broad spectrum of sectors including television, film, brands, gaming, talent, and live events in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.

This strategic partnership between DONE+DUSTED and Endeavor (through its unscripted company, Asylum Entertainment Group) will further amplify the company’s presence in the global marketplace.


Done + Dusted


Founded in 1988, DONE+DUSTED is a global production company operating turnkey live event and broadcast productions across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The company has created events all over the world for a global roster of clients.  This includes ceremonies, award shows, live specials, concert films, comedy specials, corporate keynotes, immersive events and branding.

DONE+DUSTED are trusted partners of the biggest digital platforms, streamers, networks, brands, gaming, publishers, artists and institutions, and deliver big moments at the heart of cultural relevance.

The company’s recent clients include TikTok, Google, Riot Games, Disney, Apple TV+ & Netflix.


Done + Dusted Live Events

Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser ‘Someday You’ll Die’
Tik Tok 'In The Mix'
Tik Tok 'In The Mix'
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Done + Dusted Events
David Blaine: Ascension

Simon Pizey and Melanie Fletcher


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The term ‘global leading’ is often overused, but I can say it here with conviction. Done+Dusted really has few competitors and is the global leading live entertainment group on the planet. Their range and depth of clients and events just say it all. The match with Endeavor will boost the combination and continue to support our mantra that IP has many paths to monetization. ACF continues to look for deals in each aspect of 360 degrees exploitation.

Fantastic deal!

Thomas Dey, Chief Executive Officer, ACF Investment Bank


Done + Dusted Partners


DONE+DUSTED is a creative collective of eight multi-award-winning partners that are the most highly regarded live entertainment executives, producers and directors in their fields and responsible for many of the most watched and celebrated live productions in broadcast history.

The partners include Simon Pizey, Ian Stewart, Melanie Fletcher, Hamish Hamilton, Katy Mullan, Guy Carrington,David Jammy, and Adrian Pettett of D+DX. 

D+DX create and operate immersive theatrical experiences globally, including events in London, Osaka, Riyadh, and Las Vegas.

Done + Dusted


ENDEAVOR


Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The company is headed by CEO Ari Emanuel and from its origin as a Hollywood talent agency, the company has grown organically and through acquisition to create an integrated portfolio of businesses and capabilities across the sports and entertainment ecosystem.

Endeavor specialize in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90: and sports data and technology through OpenBet and IMG ARENA. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings, a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.


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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

"ACF’s certainly got talent. Their team, led by the ever-tenacious Thomas Dey, delivered on their promises and introduced the perfect partners to achieve our goals."

Ian Rosenblatt OBE, Director
Syco Entertainment

"Given the complexities and importance of the rights at stake in our transaction, we interviewed several investment bank candidates at length before retaining ACF to guide our process.  We could not have chosen better!  ACF personnel were dedicated, creative, practical, responsive and deeply knowledgeable about the intricacies of the sales process. Over the months involved, Thomas, Richard, Tatiana and the rest of the ACF staff met with and worked skillfully and credibly with scores of potential buyers and with our own employees leading ultimately to a high value and very fair outcome benefitting both our company and the buyer. They have our deep respect and gratitude for a job so well accomplished"

Marty Glick, COO
The Saul Zaentz Company

“At this stage of 72’s development, there are great advantages and opportunities of joining forces with Fremantle. Their extensive international infrastructure and expertise will provide 72 Films with the platform to have our work seen across the world. We know and like their excellent team. And they offer us not only fantastic support but complete creative freedom so we can continue to work in the same way.

It’s been a real pleasure working with Thomas Dey and the whole team at ACF. They are brilliant at what they do. And alongside Matisse it’s been an incredible team behind this deal.”

Mark Raphael, David Glover, Founders and Chief Executive Officers
72 Films

“This exciting new deal between Broke and Bones and Netflix marks an exciting period of content creation, demonstrating the strong relationship between market leading creatives and the streaming platforms. ACF brokered the deal using our strong track record, experience and access in the UK and USA scripted markets. Premium content continues to lead the market with strong deals that ACF have closed including advising Mammoth Screen on sale to ITV, Neal Street to All3Media, Left Bank Pictures to Sony, Thinkfactory to ITV, Paddington Bear to Studio Canal, New Pictures to All3Media, and Carnival Pictures to NBC Universal.”

Thomas Dey, CEO
ACF Investment Bank

"It has been an incredible journey for Delbert and I to get to the stage where we can build out our adventure shows under our own Studio. We stand on the shoulders of many giants, the ACF team have been incredible guides through the process - at its heart this is about building the ultimate home of adventure programming worldwide."

Bear Grylls & Delbert Shoopman
The Natural Studios

"Critical Content has been a leading player in the unscripted space for the last decade, led by a first class team. Media continues to dominate the deal landscape, with content leading the pack. What a great start to 2022! Congratulations to the whole team."

Thomas Dey, CEO
ACF Investment Bank

"Boardwalk Pictures are one of the preeminent producers of premium content and this partnership with Shamrock secures Boardwalks positioning as a leading player in this market. Shamrock’s deep understanding and experience in the content space makes them great partners for Andrew and the team at Boardwalk. I look forward to seeing the growth and future success of this partnership."

RIchard Gray, Managing Director
ACF Investment Bank