What We Do
CIT Communications, Media & Entertainment offers a diverse set of financial solutions for broadcasting and publishing, communications, entertainment, gaming, information services and technology, and sports.
Broadcasting and Publishing
We offer direct and sponsor-based financing solutions to companies for growth or acquisition purposes and companies with cash flow or enterprise value (stick deals). Areas of focus include:
- Radio and television station groups
- Business-to-business publications
- Print and internet-based information services
- Outdoor advertising
- Security monitoring
- Emerging media
Communications
CIT Communications, Media & Entertainment provides financing solutions to emerging and established providers of valued-added voice, data, and video services for the consumer and commercial marketplaces. Segments include:
- Wireline
- Mobile
- Cable television
- Satellite
- Communication infrastructure / towers
Entertainment
We have experience across a range of traditional communications and media sectors, providing an ideal platform to expand into both traditional entertainment, as well as new delivery platforms. Areas of focus include:
- Film
- Television production
- Theater exhibitors
- Cable programming
Gaming
Communications, Media & Entertainment’s professionals understand this highly regulated industry and provide financing for development, expansion, equipment and strategic acquisitions. Areas of focus include:
- Commercial casinos
- Native American casinos
- Slot parlors
- Card clubs
- Resorts
- Gaming equipment manufacturers
- Racinos
- Location-based entertainment, including indoor and outdoor water parks, theme parks, ski resorts, and family entertainment centers
Information Services and Technology
We provide creative financing solutions in the information services and technology sectors for sponsor-backed borrowers that demonstrate stable cash flows and established market leadership. Areas of Focus include:
- Technology-enabled services
- Information services
- Business process
- Transaction process and IT services outsourcing
- Digital and online media
- Software
Sports
CIT Communications, Media and Entertainment provides financing solutions to professional sports franchises in Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and the National Football League. Our expertise includes:
- Acquisition financing
- Recapitalizations and working capital lines of credit
- M&A advisory services for buy-side and sell-side transactions
- Valuation services for both franchises and venues (stadiums and arenas)
