Episode 97: Lionsgate Courts European Buyers at $4B Valuation
Lionsgate shares surged more than 9% on reports that the studio — home to the Hunger Games and John Wick franchises — is actively working with an investment bank to court European buyers. Named suitors include Banijay (which just closed its All3Media deal), Mediawan, and briefly Bollore, which Variety said would not be bidding. With a market cap now north of $4 billion and Netflix already having denied interest, the field is shaping up as a European consolidation play around one of Hollywood's last independent mid-majors. Key Takeaways: Lionsgate shares jumped more than 9%, hitting an…
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