Alex Leb Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Gardena, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Developed strategy and robust film ultimates analyses to determine optimal distribution and financing structure for multiple film franchises over 20 years that meets ABS’s criteria for strategic priorities, financial returns and risk tolerance• Created a distribution strategy for Skylanders Academy television series, culminating in the successful negotiation of a commitment from Netflix that maximized value and exposure to target demographics• Managed the development and production of the first season of Skylanders Academy, including oversight of budget, schedule and production staff as well as contributing to the creative direction of the show• Led negotiations with 3rd party animation studio to address cost overages by establishing clear guidelines governing the pricing of new assets, resulting in significant savings for Skylanders Academy• Authored Three Year Plans, Annual Operating Plans, and quarterly close and forecast presentations for Activision Blizzard’s senior management and board of directors, detailing ABS’s strategy and financial results and projections• Consulted and coordinated with corporate parent teams, including game franchises, legal, finance and accounting, to build ABS’s corporate infrastructure and implement business management policies and procedures• Conducted extensive strategic assessments, including investment in 3rd party films, options for distribution in China and identification of undervalued international film markets

Culver City, Ca, Us

• Managed and led cross-divisional teams through diligence and negotiations to divest the operating assets of Colorworks, which resulted in achieving SPE’s goals of streamlining the post-production business and guaranteed cost savings• Led cross-divisional teams in the creation of a business case to support the domestic and international expansion of SPE’s digital streaming video network onto a Sony sister company’s multi-media platform• Performed financial diligence and drafted presentations in order to secure executive approvals as part of the negotiation to restructure a film licensing agreement with Marvel, Inc. which resulted in a significant financial gain• Conducted valuation analyses and oversaw due diligence of investment in Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions that expands and diversifies SPE’s ability to monetize intellectual property through licensing for Broadway productions• Completed return on investment (ROI) benchmarking analysis of film and TV products across genres and budget sizes and presented results to senior management that informed future asset allocation decisions for the studio• Co-authored annual Budget and Mid-Range Plan presentations for Sony’s senior management and board of directors detailing SPE’s strategy and financial projections for the next year and three years, respectively• Delivered strategic assessments of various topics to senior management, including competitive industry dynamics, digital home entertainment initiatives, and improvements in financial and operating structures of business units

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Hired to start the Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications industry group at Piper Jaffray along with nine colleagues from prior firm; eventually merged with the Technology practice to form the TMT group• Advised and executed a wide range of transactions including LBOs, equity financings and M&A (sell-side and buy-side) both domestically and internationally on behalf of entrepreneurs, corporations and financial sponsorsSelected Transaction Experience• Sole financial advisor to Lions Gate Entertainment on acquisition of TV Guide Network - Performed detailed financial and valuation analysis and presented fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of Lions Gate Entertainment resulting in the approval and execution of the proposed transaction• Sole financial advisor to Communispace Corporation on sale to Omnicom Group - Led day-to-day activities, including working with the management team to create marketing documents, conducting investor diligence, and developing company projections resulting in a sale of the company beyond client expectations• Sole financial advisor to the Riverside Company on sell-side mandate of OnCourse Learning Corporation - Constructed pro forma financial model merging four independent portfolio companies and created company projections under the consolidated OnCourse Learning brand for use in sell-side process - Contacted over 100 potential investors/acquirers and navigated parties through several rounds of diligence resulting in a robust and thorough sale process

New York City, New York, Us

Selected Transaction Experience• Advisor to financial sponsor and management team on assessing potential acquisition(s) of regional cable overbuilders and multiple system operators (MSO)• Joint bookrunner to largest privately-held pawn and jewelry stores on initial public offering