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Alliance Entertainment Wins Bid to Acquire Key Assets from Diamond Comic Distributors
Acquisition will add iconic comic and game brands, unlocks cross-selling synergies across mass retail and specialty channels, and strengthens position in fan-driven collectibles market Acquired assets expected to generate over $200 million in revenue and over $10 million in EBITDA in FY2026 PLANTATION, Fla., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a global distributor and wholesaler specializing in music, movies, video games, electronics, arc
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