ben mogil

managing director

Toronto

Ben Mogil brings over 25 years of experience in the finance industry with a specialization in media, entertainment and related technology companies. Over the years, he has worked as a sell-side research analyst and executed M&A on behalf of multiple entertainment companies.

Career Highlights

  • Qualia Legacy Advisors: Managing Director

  • IOM Media Ventures: CFO/Founding Principal (2018-2022)

    • Led acquisition of animation studio carve-out from a public company

    • Executed two IP acquisitions

    • Raised equity and debt facilities

    • Managed M&A activities

  • Stifel Financial: Managing Director, Media and Entertainment (2003-2017)

    • Involved in multiple IPOs and follow-on offerings for companies including Cineplex, AMC Theaters, RealD, Lions Gate, and others

    • Developed deep network of industry, venture capital and private equity relationships. Presented to numerous Board of Directors, industry panels and management teams  

M&A Experience

  • Pattonvision bid for Reading Cinemas and Cobb Theaters

  • Corus Entertainment M&A strategy

  • Assisted Catalyst Capital in Sonar Entertainment's sale process

Expertise

  • Capital raising and debt financing

  • M&A strategic advisory

  • Entertainment industry IPOs and follow-on offerings

  • Financial management in IP industries

  • Sell-side research analysis

Education and Certifications

  • MBA, University of Michigan (Ross), with Distinction

  • Bachelor of Arts (History and Economics), University of Toronto (University College), with Honours

  • Series 7, 79, and 63 FINRA licenses

Mr. Mogil is a registered representative of Finalis Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC

bmogil@qualialegacy.com