Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Overview

Date Founded

1968

Headquarters

6205-A Peachtree Dunwoody Road,Atlanta, GA 30328

Type of Company

Private

Employees (Worldwide)

60K

Industries

Cable, Satellite, and Radio Telecommunications
Wireless Telecommunications
Automobiles
Holding Companies
Media Conglomerates
Entertainment
Computer Software

Company Description

Cox Enterprises, Inc. engages in the operation of a holding company which provides communications, media, and automotive services. It operates through the following brands: Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim. The company was founded by James Middleton Cox in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Website

coxtv.com

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In The News

PR Newswire

March 11, 2021

Average New-Vehicle Prices Jump More Than 6% Year-Over-Year; Most Luxury Segments Decline, According to Kelley Blue Book; Discontinued Lower Price Models Contribute to Stellantis' Transaction Price Strength

PR Newswire

March 11, 2021

Autotrader Names 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2021; Helping car buyers look beyond a vehicle's outward appearance and focus more on the beauty within

PR Newswire

March 1, 2021

RideKleen and Uber Expand Vehicle Sanitization and Maintenance Program to 12 Additional U.S. Markets; - Collaboration between RideKleen and Uber brings convenience to vehicle sanitization and routine maintenance.

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February 25, 2021

DealerBuilt Appoints Jim Nelson as VP of Operations; A seasoned dealer technology executive with experience scaling operations while maintaining client-centric focus joins DealerBuilt's leadership team.

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February 16, 2021

Dickinson Fleet Services Acquires Diesel Minnesota; Leading Mobile Maintenance Provider Expands Reach in the Dynamic Minneapolis Market

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Executives & Employees

James C. Kennedy

Founder

Alex Taylor

Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Dallas Clement

Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President

Jennifer W. Hightower

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Richard Cox, Jr.

Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

David McLeod

Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Sanford Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer, Cox Family Office

Patrick J. Esser

President, Cox Communications

Stephen M. Rowley

President, Cox Automotive

Nancy Rigby

President, Cox Foundations

Board of Directors

Alex Taylor

Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Christopher J. Williams

Former Vice Chairman at Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.

Michael A’Hearn

Co-Founder at True North Management Partners LLC

Janet Clarke

Founder at Clarke Littlefield LLC

Rad Weaver

Chief Executive Officer at McCombs Partners

Henry Parry-Okeden

Co-Founder at InvitedHome Management LLC

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Recent Transactions

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Cox Enterprises, Inc., Cox Automotive Uk Ltd. purchase Codeweavers Ltd.

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Cox Enterprises, Inc., Cox Automotive, Inc. purchase Dickinson Fleet Services LLC from PNC Erieview Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners

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Cox Enterprises, Inc., Cox Automotive, Inc. purchase Fyusion, Inc.

Transaction Advisors

Legal Advisor

Dow Lohnes PLLC

Advised onCox Enterprises, Inc. purchases Cox Communications, Inc.

Investment Advisor

Citigroup, Inc.

Advised onCox Enterprises, Inc. purchases Cox Radio, Inc.

Legal Advisor

Alston & Bird LLP

Advised onCox Enterprises, Inc., Cox Automotive, Inc. purchase

Legal Advisor

Michael Basile

Advised onSummitMedia LLC purchases Cox Media Group, Inc. /Radio Stations (23) from Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Legal Advisor

Kathleen Blaszak

Advised onCox Enterprises, Inc. purchases AutoTrader Group, Inc. from Providence Equity Partners LLC

Legal Advisor

Robert S. Chase II

Advised onCox Enterprises, Inc. purchases AutoTrader Group, Inc. from Providence Equity Partners LLC

Advisors & Consultants

Legal Advisor

Stephen L. Burns

Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Advisor

Douglas E. Franklin

Former President, Cox Media Group at Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Legal Advisor

John Feore

Senior Counsel, Washington DC at Cooley LLP

Clients

CDK Global, Inc.

CDK Global, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry. It operates through following segments: CDK North America and CDK International. The CDK North America segment provides technology-based solutions. The CDK International segment caters to the United States and Canada. The company was founded on September 30, 2014 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Entercom Communications Corp.

Audacy, Inc. engages in the provision of media and entertainment services. Its portfolio includes radio stations, markets, media brands, events, and case studies. The firm creates live, original events, as well as large-scale concerts, intimate live performances with big artists on small stages, and crafted food and beverage events. The company was founded by Joseph M. Field in 1968 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

NBCUniversal Media LLC

NBCUniversal Media LLC owns and operates news and entertainment television networks. It includes broadcasting, sports, television series, movies, fashion programs, and theatrical, and non-theatrical filmed entertainment contents. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Key Stats and Financials As of 2020

Market Capitalization

Total Enterprise Value

Earnings Per Share

Revenue

$31.2B

Non-Profit Donations & Grants

$10K +

2019

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation

$1,000 - $2,499

2019

Georgia Organics, Inc.

$250K - $500K

2019

American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana

Non-Profit Donations & Grants Received

$100K

02/2016

Movember Foundation

Political Donations

$2,500

2014

Lynn Westmoreland

$5,000

2014

Doris Matsui

$2,500

2014

Anna Eshoo

Investments

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AutoTrader Group, Inc.

AutoTrader Group, Inc. engages in the provision of digital marketing and software solutions to retail automotive dealers. It operates through the Digital Media and Software Solutions business segments. The Digital Media business sells digital media subscriptions and advertising products to dealers on a pay-for-placement basis through tiered listing packages. It also provides users with online websites and platforms that feature searchable car listings, proprietary pricing and valuation data, vehicle information, and comparison tools. The Software Solutions business specializes in the development of software and data analytics tools that help improve dealers' business operations and profitability. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Carbon Lighthouse LLC

Carbon Lighthouse LLC provides energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers. It offers energy efficiency measures that reduce utility bills and carbon emissions, such as scheduling of major equipment; optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning cooling and heating loops. The company was founded by Brenden Millstein and Raphael Rosen in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Clearcover, Inc.

Clearcover, Inc. engages in the operation and development of a software platform for car insurance. It offers reduced premiums. The company was founded by Kyle Nakatsuji and Derek Brigham in November 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Investors

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Lior Susan

Founding Partner at Eclipse Ventures LLC

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James Joaquin

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Obvious Management Services LLC

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James Cox Chambers

Producer at Field Hands Productions

Suppliers

Harmonic, Inc. Appliances & Electronics | San Jose, CA

Harmonic, Inc. engages in the development and sale of video delivery software, products, system solutions, and services. It operates through the Video and Cable Access segments. The Video segment sells video processing and production and playout services to cable operators, satellite and telecommunications pay-TV service providers, and broadcast and media companies. The Cable Access segment offers solutions to cable operators. The company was founded in June 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

SeaChange International, Inc. Computer Software | Acton, MA

SeaChange International, Inc. engages in the provision of transformative multiscreen video delivery and advertising solutions. The firm's products and services include video platform, content management, advertising, user experience and professional services, maintenance and support. It sells its products to operators, telecommunications companies, satellite operators and broadcasters. The company was founded by William C. Styslinger III on July 9, 1993 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Crown Media Holdings, Inc. Cable, Satellite, and Radio Telecommunications | Studio City, CA

Crown Media Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent for the portfolio of cable networks and related businesses under Crown Media Family Networks. The company currently operates and distributes Hallmark Channel in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to over 87 million subscribers in the U.S. Hallmark Channel is the nation’s leading network in providing quality family programming with an ambitious slate of original TV movies, general entertainment, and an array of home and lifestyle content. Hallmark Channel's sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, is available in 50 million homes in HD and SD. One of America’s fastest-growing cable networks, Hallmark Movie Channel provides family-friendly original movies with a mix of classic theatrical films, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library. In addition, Crown Media Family Networks includes the online offerings of HallmarkChannel.com and HallmarkMovieChannel.com.

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