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CONVERSION From TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC Crowned Season 2 Champion of Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.

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  • CONVERSION (Trois-Rivières, QC) won Canada’s hearts and votes with their emotionally-driven performances and powerful storytelling.
  • Hot off the heels of CONVERSION’s (Trois-Rivières, QC) win, Citytv has greenlit the series for Season 3 in partnership with McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., Fremantle, and SYCO Entertainment.
  • New for next season, the winner of Canada’s Got Talent Season 3 will receive $1,000,000 – the biggest cash prize in Canadian television history – courtesy of Rogers.
  • We’ve seen dazzling performances, crowned the amazing dance crew Conversion as this season’s winner and have a third season to look forward to!

White Oak Deploys Nearly $1.5 Billion in Lending Activity in 2022

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, (“WOGA”), a global alternative asset manager providing flexible and secure funding to help businesses grow, today announced that the firm, together with its financing affiliates (collectively “White Oak”), originated $1.4 billion of loan transactions across 60 deals in 2022.

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  • White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, (“WOGA”), a global alternative asset manager providing flexible and secure funding to help businesses grow, today announced that the firm, together with its financing affiliates (collectively “White Oak”), originated $1.4 billion of loan transactions across 60 deals in 2022.
  • “2022 was an exceptional year for White Oak,” said Andre Hakkak, Co-Founder & CEO.
  • A $125 million ABS transaction in which White Oak worked closely with Syco Entertainment Ltd on a flagship securitization of non-scripted TV shows.
  • Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”), a global leader in working capital and trade finance funding solutions that was acquired by White Oak in 2021, also marked 2022 as a record year with $150 billion-plus of receivables financed through White Oak facilities.

White Oak Merchant Partners Supports Syco Entertainment Ltd on First-Of-Its-Kind Securitization of Non-Scripted TV Shows

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Friday, November 4, 2022

White Oak Merchant Partners, LLC, (WOMP or the firm), a FINRA registered broker-dealer affiliated with White Oak Global Advisors (WOGA), today announced that the firm worked closely with Syco Entertainment Ltd (Syco), the media production company of television personality, producer and record executive Simon Cowell, on a $125 million ABS transaction.

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  • White Oak Merchant Partners, LLC, (WOMP or the firm), a FINRA registered broker-dealer affiliated with White Oak Global Advisors (WOGA), today announced that the firm worked closely with Syco Entertainment Ltd (Syco), the media production company of television personality, producer and record executive Simon Cowell, on a $125 million ABS transaction.
  • It was a privilege to have worked with the team at Syco on this groundbreaking deal from its inception, said Freddy Boom, Partner & Head of Structured Finance, White Oak Merchant Partners.
  • Andre Hakkak, CEO of White Oak Merchant Partners, said, This innovative transaction is a testament to White Oaks deep expertise in crafting bespoke asset-backed solutions for our corporate clients and delivering strong value to investors.
  • White Oak Merchant Partners, LLC (WOMP) is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and SIPC member.

ACF Plays Starring Role in Securitization of Syco Entertainment

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

ACF , the global media and entertainment investment bank, announces today that it advised Syco Entertainment (the Company or Syco) on a ground-breaking $125 million securitization deal of the Intellectual Property in the Got Talent Franchise.

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  • ACF , the global media and entertainment investment bank, announces today that it advised Syco Entertainment (the Company or Syco) on a ground-breaking $125 million securitization deal of the Intellectual Property in the Got Talent Franchise.
  • The Got Talent Franchise includes America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent formats that have been commissioned in 72 territories worldwide.
  • ACF advised Syco throughout the complex investment deal working with their team in both the UK and US over a two-year period.
  • ACF has created a winning formula using our extensive experience from across the media and entertainment sector.

Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, Trish Stratus, and Lindsay Ell Return for Another Exciting Season of Citytv’s Hit Series Canada’s Got Talent

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv’s most-viewed original series in over a decade, gears up for an all-new season, airing and streaming exclusively on Citytv, Citytv.com, and Citytv+ next Spring. Ahead of tonight’s highly-anticipated finale of America’s Got Talent on Citytv, the network announces the return of #CGT’s star-studded judges’ panel – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, and Trish Stratus – alongside host Lindsay Ell, which begins production next month in Niagara Falls.

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  • Starting now, the public can sign up to be part of the live studio audience free of charge by visiting Citytv.com .
  • I absolutely loved having a front row seat to watch the brilliant performers throughout season one of Canadas Got Talent.
  • "After such a successful first season of Canadas Got Talent, (where my Golden Buzzer won the whole dang thing!
  • Canadas Got Talent is produced by Fremantle, SYCO Entertainment, McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media.

Citytv’s Homegrown Hits Take Centre Stage on its Canadian Originals 2022/23 Lineup

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

A new addition to Citytvs strong original programming slate is Wong & Winchester, a female-driven buddy detective procedural, in partnership with Pixcom.

Key Points: 
  • A new addition to Citytvs strong original programming slate is Wong & Winchester, a female-driven buddy detective procedural, in partnership with Pixcom.
  • Having returned to Citytv after 10 years, Canadas Got Talent reminded the world that this country is bursting with incredible performers from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
  • As Citytvs most-viewed original series in over a decade, Canadas Got Talent reached 1.4M Canadians each episode throughout the season.
  • Citytvs homegrown success continues in daytime with its in-house productions Breakfast Television and Cityline which have both experienced tremendous audience growth in 2022**.

Jeanick Fournier From Chicoutimi Quebec Crowned Champion of Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

TORONTO, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast casted their votes and the results are in. Jeanick Fournier from Chicoutimi Quebec is the Canada’s Got Talent champion after wowing the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, Trish Stratus, and special guest judge Simon Cowell – with an unforgettable performance of “The Show Must Go On” by Queen. Fournier won Canada’s hearts and votes through her inspirational performances, tapping into stories from her personal life as a palliative care beneficiary attendant. Hot off the heels of Fournier’s win, Citytv has greenlit the series for Season 2 in partnership with Fremantle, SYCO Entertainment, and McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc. Applications are open now on Citytv.com to apply.

Key Points: 
  • Jeanick Fournier from Chicoutimi Quebec is the Canadas Got Talent champion after wowing the #CGT judges Howie Mandel , Lilly Singh , Kardinal Offishall , Trish Stratus , and special guest judge Simon Cowell with an unforgettable performance of The Show Must Go On by Queen.
  • My love is yours forever, said Jeanick Fournier, Canadas Got Talent Champion.
  • Congratulations to the entire team, especially Jeanick Fournier, said Scott McGillivray, Executive Producer, Canadas Got Talent and Owner, McGillivray Entertainment Media.
  • Born and raised in Chicoutimi Quebec, Jeanick Fournier is a singer, mother, and palliative care beneficiary attendant.

Remaining Semi-Final Acts Compete for a Spot in Canada’s Got Talent Live Finale, May 17 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

TORONTO, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Points: 
  • Canadas Got Talent is produced by Fremantle, SYCO Entertainment, McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media.
  • Canadas Got Talent is grateful to be using a stage set on the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations who have inhabited this region, including the Neutral Nation, the Anishinaabek and the Haudenosaunee.
  • The CGT team appreciates the opportunity to continue to create on this land, in the spirit of friendship, respect and reconciliation.

Let the Voting Begin! The First Nine of Canada’s Got Talent’s Semi-Final Acts Vie for a Spot in the Live Finale, May 17 on Citytv

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

TORONTO, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Points: 
  • Canadas Got Talent is produced by Fremantle, SYCO Entertainment, McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media.
  • Canadas Got Talent is grateful to be using a stage set on the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations who have inhabited this region, including the Neutral Nation, the Anishinaabek and the Haudenosaunee.
  • The CGT team appreciates the opportunity to continue to create on this land, in the spirit of friendship, respect and reconciliation.

Simon Cowell Joins Canada’s Got Talent for Spectacular Live Season Finale, May 17 on Citytv

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

TORONTO, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As announced on Breakfast Television this morning, Simon Cowell joins the #CGT judges panel alongside Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, and Kardinal Offishall for the highly-anticipated live two-hour finale of Canada’s Got Talent, May 17 on Citytv and Citytv.com. Created by Cowell, the Got Talent franchise is the most successful reality TV format ever, airing in 194 territories worldwide and holding the Guinness World Records title for the highest number of adaptations, having been commissioned in over 72 territories. Cowell is a driving force behind the launch of more superstar careers than any other in history, including the likes of One Direction, Camila Cabello, Leona Lewis, and Fifth Harmony. Joining the CGT judges table for the live finale marks Cowell’s first Canadian appearance on the franchise.

Key Points: 
  • Canadas Got Talent is produced by Fremantle, SYCO Entertainment, McGillivray Entertainment Media Inc., in association with Citytv, a division of Rogers Sports & Media.
  • Citytv delivers an entertaining mix of Canadian and acquired prime-time programming, news, and lifestyle content from influential brands such as Breakfast Television, Cityline, and CityNews.
  • Citytv is part of Rogers Sports & Media, which is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI).
  • Simon Cowells Syco Entertainment, is an independent entertainment company which owns TV formats such as Got Talent and The X Factor.