In reviewMedia & Entertainment1 October 2026

an investor consortium comprised of affiliates and/or certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital to acquire Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
an investor consortium comprised of affiliates and/or certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital
Target
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
1 October 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Country
United States
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

An investor consortium comprised of affiliates and certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital has agreed to acquire Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. The transaction, announced on 1 October 2026, will result in the delisting of the US-based media and entertainment company. Mubadala Capital, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is leading the buyout of the outdoor advertising firm. The specific financial terms of the agreement, including the total enterprise value and the composition of the consideration, have not been disclosed in the available records.

The deal represents a significant shift for Clear Channel Outdoor, moving the company from public markets to private ownership under the guidance of the Abu Dhabi-based investment group. As a major player in the global outdoor advertising sector, the company’s transition to private status may influence its future strategic direction and operational focus. The transaction is currently in review, with no completion date yet established. Regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions remain outstanding before the acquisition can be finalised.

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    an investor consortium comprised of affiliates and/or certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital M&A filing involving Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.

    Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 1, 2026, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it now expects the previously announced acquisition of the Company by an investor consortium comprised of affiliates and/or certain investment funds advised by Mubadala Capital to close early in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to receipt of the remaining required regulato

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