Screen Scene Group Announces Successful Management Buyout

Dublin, 08/07/24 Screen Scene Group, Ireland’s leading post production company specializing in film and television post-production services, is thrilled to announce the completion of a successful management buyout from the NEP group, supported by DunPort Capital Management via the Birch Corporate Credit fund and a consortium of equity investors. Under this new ownership structure, Screen Scene is poised for continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.
The management team of Screen Scene, led by Jake Walshe CEO, Mura O’Byrne CFO & Hubert Montag COO and investor group has acquired control of the company through a strategic buyout, signalling a significant milestone in its development. This move allows the management team to drive the company’s vision forward with enhanced autonomy and flexibility to capitalize on emerging market opportunities.
Jake Walshe, CEO at Screen Scene Group, expressed enthusiasm about the buyout, stating, “We would like to thank NEP for all their support over the last ten years and we look forward to working closely with them and our shared client base in the future. This management buyout represents a pivotal moment for Screen Scene, we are excited to take the reins and steer the company towards a future filled with opportunity and continued success. Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining our reputation for delivering exceptional postproduction services to our clients worldwide.”
Founded in 1985, Screen Scene has established a stellar reputation for its expertise in post-production services in the areas of VFX, Broadcast TV, Film & Drama and Commercials. The company has worked on a diverse range of acclaimed projects, from Star Wars to Spider-Man to FOX Television shows Beat Shazam and Name that Tune, to Irelands Fittest Family and films like Flora & Son and Martin Scorsese’s The Irish Man, to commercials for brands like AIB and Guinness, cementing its position as Ireland’s largest post production facility.
Screen Scene is now well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends within the international marketplace and take advantage of Irelands growing reputation for delivering high quality creative work within the media industry.
As Screen Scene embarks on this exciting new chapter under management ownership, clients, partners, and industry peers can expect the same high-quality services and dedication to excellence that have been central to Screen Scene’s success over the years.
MBO team advised by Clearwater, Please contact Managing Partner, John Sheridan. https://www.clearwatercf.com/en-ie/