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

INSIGHT

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

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Paddington

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

CREDIT: PADDINGTON AND COMPANY

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Shamrock Capital - Boardwalk Pictures credit

INSIGHT
“Stay true to yourself, never let
what somebody says distract
you from your goals.”
Michelle Obama

CREDIT: BOARDWALK PICTURES

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

72 Films

CREDIT: 72 FILMS

INSIGHT
“Your positive action
combined with
positive thinking
results in success.”
Shiv Khera

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Pilgrim

CREDIT: PILGRIM STUDIOS

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

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Leftfield

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

CREDIT: LEFTFIELD ENTERTAINMENT

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

Plimsoll Productions

CREDIT: PLIMSOLL PRODUCTIONS

INSIGHT
“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

INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

INSIGHT

News

ACF at Mipcom 2023

ACF are attending MIPCOM in Cannes, France, 16-19 October 2023

September 21, 2023

Investment in Intellectual Property

Investment in Intellectual Property is accelerating as Private Equity’s appetite in the entertainment sector grows

July 13, 2023

The Wilbur Smith Universe

Wilbur Smith IP Rights up for sale – ACF hired to handle the sale process

May 17, 2023

Thunderbird

Thunderbird engages IP, M&A advisor ACF for strategic review

May 16, 2023

Evolution

Evolution sparks the flame as Private Equity closes in on Content

February 27, 2023

Shamrock News

ACF advises Private Equity Firm Shamrock Capital Advisors on its investment in Boardwalk Pictures

February 16, 2023

Thomas Dey

Thomas Dey is listed in Variety500

January 5, 2023

Variety Dealmakers

Thomas Dey and Richard Gray have been named in Variety’s 2022 Dealmakers Impact Report

December 19, 2022

72 Films featured

ACF advises 72 Films on its sale of a majority stake to Fremantle

November 9, 2022

ACF advises MIPCOM that the IP franchise world has dawned on a new era

November 7, 2022

Syco Thumbnail

ACF Advises Syco Entertainment on Securitization of Got Talent Franchise

October 3, 2022

Lord of the Rings

ACF sell The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit to Embracer Group

August 19, 2022

Paddington

ACF conclude the sale of Paddington Bear to Studiocanal

July 27, 2022

Mipcom Boat

ACF attended MIPCOM, Cannes, France on 17-20 October 2022

July 11, 2022

Critical Content

ACF Investment Bank advises CRITICAL CONTENT on its sale to SK GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT

January 11, 2022

Variety 500

Thomas Dey is listed in Variety500

December 22, 2021

Variety Dealmakers

Thomas Dey and Richard Gray named in Variety’s 2021 Dealmakers Impact Report

December 14, 2021

Mssng Peces

ACF advises NY and LA based M SS NG P ECES on its sale to TRIBECA ENTERPRISES

July 14, 2021

Nent Group

ACF advises NENT Group on the sale of NENT Studios to Fremantle

July 2, 2021

ACF Advises Leading European Media Group, Nordic Entertainment Group

June 11, 2021

Left Right to Red Arrow PR

ACF Advises Left/Right Productions On A New Deal With Red Arrow Studios

June 4, 2021

Strictly Business Podcast

How Hollywood Dealmaker Thomas Dey Views the Streaming Wars

December 16, 2020

Variety Dealmakers Impact Report PR

Variety honors Thomas Dey, Richard Gray and Jason Rejebian in its 2020 Dealmakers Impact Report

December 15, 2020

Higher Tax PR

Higher tax rates on the horizon

December 11, 2020

Broke and Bones PR

ACF advised “Black Mirror” creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones on the sale of Broke and Bones, to Netflix

August 4, 2020

PDS PR

Post Deal Services – Media and Entertainment Specialists

July 20, 2020

Post Deal Services – Love Productions concludes sale to Sky

July 10, 2020

Five Earn Outs PR

Post Deal Services – ACF Complete Five Earn Out Deals in Two Months

March 16, 2020

ACF Investment Bank are proud to sponsor the Open Hearts Foundation

February 24, 2020

Broadcast Awards 2020

ACF Investment Bank – Proud ‘Premium’ Sponsor of Broadcast Awards

February 10, 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

What People Are Saying

"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