Citadel Broadcasting Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 4,100

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 10

  • Investments
  • 19

Citadel Broadcasting General Information

Description

Broadcaster of radio programs and provider of networks for online radio.The company operates 177 FM stations and 66 AM stations in 46 markets in 24 states. The radio markets segment involves in the sale of advertising to local, regional and national spot advertisers.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Citadel Associates, Citadel Associates Montana
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 7201 West Lake Mead Boulevard
  • Suite 400
  • Las Vegas, NV 89128
  • United States
+1 (702)
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 7201 West Lake Mead Boulevard
  • Suite 400
  • Las Vegas, NV 89128
  • United States
+1 (702)

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Citadel Broadcasting Valuation & Funding

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Citadel Broadcasting Former Investors

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Citadel Broadcasting Investments & Acquisitions (19)

Citadel Broadcasting’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with ABC Audio for . The deal was made on 12-Jun-2007.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
ABC Audio 12-Jun-2007 Buyout/LBO Broadcasting, Radio and Television
KRDO-FM 05-May-2006 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Coastal Broadcasting (KLRZ-FM) 13-Jun-2005 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Guaranty Broadcasting (WKSY-FM) 18-May-2005 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
Apex Broadcasting Radio Assets 31-Mar-2005 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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Citadel Broadcasting Exits (5)

Citadel Broadcasting’s most recent exit was on 23-Aug-2000 from iBiquity Digital. The exit was categorized as with 29 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
iBiquity Digital 23-Aug-2000 Completed
  • 29 buyers
WCLZ-FM 01-Jan-1999 Completed
WHYL-AM 05-Nov-1998 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Rock 93.7 01-Oct-1998 Completed
Citadel Broadcasting (WAZL-AM) 01-Apr-1997 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Citadel Broadcasting FAQs

  • When was Citadel Broadcasting founded?

    Citadel Broadcasting was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Citadel Broadcasting headquartered?

    Citadel Broadcasting is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

  • What is the size of Citadel Broadcasting?

    Citadel Broadcasting has 4,100 total employees.

  • What industry is Citadel Broadcasting in?

    Citadel Broadcasting’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is Citadel Broadcasting a private or public company?

    Citadel Broadcasting is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Citadel Broadcasting?

    The current valuation of Citadel Broadcasting is .

  • What is Citadel Broadcasting’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Citadel Broadcasting is .

  • How much funding has Citadel Broadcasting raised over time?

    Citadel Broadcasting has raised $1.32B.

  • Who are Citadel Broadcasting’s investors?

    Abry Partners, Endeavour Capital, and Forstmann Little & Co. have invested in Citadel Broadcasting.

  • When was Citadel Broadcasting acquired?

    Citadel Broadcasting was acquired on 16-Sep-2011.

  • Who acquired Citadel Broadcasting?

    Citadel Broadcasting was acquired by Cumulus Media.

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