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closed 6/21/2007 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired TradeFair Group, Inc.

See 37 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In its fourth acquisition in 14 months, integrated media company Access Intelligence, LLC announced the purchase of the Houston-based TradeFair Group, owned by partners Sean Guerre and David I. Johnson. The TradeFair Group assets expand Access Intelligence’s energy portfolio and further solidify its leadership position in the energy marketplace.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target: TradeFair Group, Inc.
The TradeFair Group is a leading energy industry information provider, with conferences, tradeshows and publications for the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and coal industries.
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closed 4/7/2006 via PR Newswire

PennWell Corporation, purchased sustainable energy and technology magazine group from James & James Ltd.

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synopsis: PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced that it has acquired the sustainable energy and technology magazine group consisting of "Renewable Energy World," "Cogeneration and On-Site Power Production" and "Waste Management World" from James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd. based in London.
buyer: PennWell Corporation
PennWell Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions. PennWell publishes over 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents.
seller: James & James Ltd.
Formed by the coming-together of two of the foremost publishers in environment science, technology and sustainable development, James & James / Earthscan is now becoming recognized as the most important specialist source of must-have information for all those around the world.
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closed 3/2/2006 via BusinessWire

TradeFair Group, purchased POWER magazine from Platts

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synopsis: TradeFair Group announced today that it has purchased POWER magazine from Platts, a leading provider of energy information. POWER has been continuously published for 124 years and provides the global power generation engineering community with technical and business information.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: TradeFair Group
The TradeFair Group is a leading energy industry information provider, with conferences, tradeshows and publications for the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and coal industries.
seller parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
seller: Platts
Platts is the specialist energy market reporting company of the McGraw Hill Companies. Platts initially reported only on US petroleum markets, but in over 75 years of reporting has concentrated on covering the international energy markets.
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closed 9/24/2009 via PR Newswire

Argus Media Ltd., purchased Energy Market Report from Insight Research, Inc.

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synopsis: International energy price reporting agency Argus Media has completed the purchase of the Energy Market Report, a daily publication based in Portland, Oregon, that covers North American electricity markets.
buyer: Argus Media Ltd.
Argus is a leading provider of price assessments, business intelligence and market data on the global coal, electricity, oil, gas, emissions and transportation industries.
seller parent: Economic Insight, Inc.
seller: Insight Research, Inc.
Insight Research, Inc. (IRI), is a sister unit of Economic Insight, Inc. (EII) that publishes and manages subscriber-based publications: Energy Market Report (EMR), Pacific West Oil Data, and the West Coast Petroleum Directory.
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closed 12/20/2007 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired The McCloskey Group Ltd.

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synopsis: IHS Inc. a leading global source of critical information and insight, announced the acquisition of The McCloskey Group Ltd., based in Petersfield, U.K. McCloskey is the leading provider of news, critical information and insight on the international coal markets. IHS acquired McCloskey for approximately £14.4 million British pounds.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 target: The McCloskey Group Ltd.
The McCloskey Group is the world's premier source of news, analysis and data on the international coal industry. Our global team focuses solely on the coal industry, bringing a unique brand of intelligent journalism to the market.
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$24
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closed 7/4/2012 via Wall Street Journal

Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Wood Mackenzie

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synopsis: Wood Mackenzie, a U.K. specialist in research and analysis for the oil, gas and mining industry, said private equity firm Hellman & Friedman will buy the company in a recapitalization deal. Following completion of the deal, Hellman & Friedman will hold a 63% stake in Wood Mackenzie.
buyer: Hellman & Friedman LLC
Hellman & Friedman LLC is a private equity firm specializing in leveraged recapitalizations, acquisitions, buys and builds, traditional buyouts, financial restructurings, growth investments, and numerous types of minority investments. It invests in public and private companies.
target parent: Charterhouse Capital Partners
target: Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie is the most comprehensive source of knowledge about the world's energy and metals industries. They analyse and advise on every stage along the value chain - from discovery to delivery, and beyond - to provide clients with the commercial insight that makes them stronger.
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$1,076*
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closed 5/27/2010 via Market Wire

Thomson Reuters, acquired Point Carbon A/S

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has agreed to acquire Point Carbon A/S, a Norwegian-based leading provider of essential trading analytics, news and content for the energy and environmental markets.
buyer: Thomson Reuters(TRI:$13,278.00)
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Powered by the world's most trusted news organization, Thomson Reuters combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers.
target: Point Carbon A/S
Point Carbon is a world-leading provider of independent news, analysis and consulting services for European and global power, gas and carbon markets.
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closed 6/19/2009 via

Charterhouse Capital Partners, acquired Wood Mackenzie

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synopsis: Candover Investments plc announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Candover Partners Limited, has agreed to the sale of energy market research firm Wood Mackenzie, to Charterhouse Capital Partners for an enterprise value of £553 million.
buyer: Charterhouse Capital Partners
Charterhouse Capital Partners leads and invests in large European buy-outs and has been doing so since the early days of the buy-out market in the 1980's. Charterhouse Capital believes that the track record and experience combine to make us one of the most successful private equity firms in Europe.
target parent: Candover Partners Ltd
target: Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie has been providing its unique range of consulting services and research products to the Energy and Life Sciences industries for over 30 years. Our market proposition is based on our ability to provide forward- looking insight that enables our clients to make better business decisions.
price ($mm)
$774
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$136
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$53
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14.6x
closed 9/5/2008 via BusinessWeek

IHS, Inc., purchased product portfolio from Divestco Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight, has acquired the product portfolio of Divestco USA Inc. Divestco USA’s portfolio consists of drilling records, permits and rig activity, production data and public land survey (mapping) information.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 seller: Divestco Inc.
Divestco is a growth-oriented company that provides a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of software, services, data and consulting to the oil and gas industry. We are creating an unparalleled set of integrated solutions and unique benefits for the marketplace.
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$3.00
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closed 4/18/2008 via finextra.com

Barclays Capital Inc., acquired PowerLytix

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synopsis: Barclays Capital has acquired the assets of PowerLytix, a market data analysis vendor focused on the US electricity and natural gas markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer parent:Barclays PLC
buyer: Barclays Capital Inc.
Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients with solutions to their financing and risk management needs.
target: PowerLytix
PowerLytix has been providing wholesale energy forecasts, market commentary and data aggregation services to North American customers since 2001. The firm aggregates, models and simulates large volumes of electricity and natural gas data from distributed sources to provide insight and perspective.
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closed 11/1/2007 via PR Newswire

Reuters Group PLC, acquired EnergyBankLink

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synopsis: Reuters announced today that it has enriched its coverage of the world's energy markets with the acquisition of EnergyBankLink the leading provider of information to the Australian Power and Gas markets. This reinforces Reuters position as the market leader in the provision of information to these markets.
buyer: Reuters Group PLC
Reuters the global information company, provides indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Through reuters.com and other digital properties, Reuters now also supplies its trusted content direct to individuals.
target: EnergyBankLink
EnergyBankLink is the leading provider of information to the Australian Power and Gas markets.
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closed 8/17/2007 via Company Press Release

IHS, Inc., acquired John S. Herold, Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., a leading global provider of critical technical information, decision-support tools and strategic services, today announced the acquisition of Norwalk, CT-based John S. Herold, Inc., an independent research firm that provides in-depth analyses and key financial and operational data on more than 400 global oil and gas companies.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 target: John S. Herold, Inc.
John S. Herold, Inc., founded in 1948, is a uniquely positioned information services company, providing online transaction databases and deal analyses essential to understanding and executing energy mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.
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$48
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closed 5/12/2011 via Company Press Release

UBM Asia, acquired AMB Exhibitions

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synopsis: UBM plc announced that it has acquired the business and assets of AMB Exhibitions Sdn Bhd and AMB Events Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, on behalf of UBM Asia. AMB’s two largest shows are AsiaWater and ASEAN M&E Expo, which together account for approximately two thirds of 2010 revenue.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Asia
UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organiser in Asia, staging the leading events of their kind across the region. UBM Asia is the largest commercial exhibition organiser in China.
target: AMB Exhibitions
Established in 1996, AMB Exhibitions operates five exhibitions in Malaysia and Vietnam, with four further new events planned for this year – three in the Philippines and one in Vietnam. The shows serve the water, livestock, energy, and mechanical/electrical industries.
price ($mm)
$8.55
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$4
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2.8x
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closed 2/4/2008 via Company Press Release

Advanstar Communications Inc., acquired CBI Research, Inc.

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synopsis: Advanstar Communications, Inc. - a leading worldwide media company - today acquired CBI Research, Inc., a provider of live and electronic conferences for senior-level executives in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Advanstar Communications Inc.
Advanstar Communications Inc. is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries.
target: CBI Research, Inc.
CBI (aka The Center For Business Intelligence) is a world-class conference company that focuses on producing high-level programs for executive decision-makers who face strategic issues in domestic and international markets.
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closed 11/29/2007 via Company Press Release

PennWell Corporation, acquired iCommerce & Marketing, LLC.

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synopsis: PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced that it has acquired a 51% interest in iCommerce & Marketing L.L.C., which operates RenewableEnergyAccess.com, the world's leading online-only publication and business-to-business community for renewable energy.
buyer: PennWell Corporation
PennWell Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions. PennWell publishes over 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents.
target: iCommerce & Marketing, LLC.
RenewableEnergyAccess.com, operated by iCommerce & Marketing LLC., serves 50,000 registered readers by providing comprehensive industry information and insight with its daily news, weekly podcasts, and regular columns and interviews.
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closed 6/8/2011 via PR Newswire

Investment Technology Group, Inc., acquired Ross Smith Energy Group

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synopsis: ITG Inc., a leading agency research broker and financial technology firm, announced that it has acquired Ross Smith Energy Group ("RSEG"), an independent provider of research on the oil and gas industry. RSEG will be rebranded as ITG Investment Research and the research offering will be an integrated part of the ITG platform.
buyer: Investment Technology Group, Inc.(ITG:$572.04)
Investment Technology Group is an independent agency research broker that partners with asset managers globally to improve performance throughout the investment process. It delivers high quality institutional liquidity, execution services, analytical tools, and proprietary research insights.
target: Ross Smith Energy Group
The Ross Smith Energy Group provides insight that supports better investment decisions. Their investor clients include those sophisticated in energy, new to energy, long-only, long-and-short, buy-and-hold, hedge funds, equity, debt and asset owners.
price ($mm)
$39
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$15
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2.6x
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closed 9/2/2009 via Company Press Release

IHS, Inc., acquired LogTech Canada Ltd.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight, announced the acquisition of LogTech (Canada) Ltd., a leader in the development of pragmatic and cost-effective software solutions, services and digital log data for the petroleum industry, for CA$3.3 million.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 target: LogTech Canada Ltd.
LogTech Canada offers the oil and gas industry a comprehensive suite of services, data and software designed to manage exploration risk and enhance drilling and production success.
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$2.98 [$2.71]
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closed 9/6/2005 via BusinessWire

Divestco Inc., acquired Drilling Records

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synopsis: Divestco Inc. is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Canamera Corporation and Canamera Equities Ltd. Both companies are private with Canamera based in Houston, Texas and Equities based in Calgary, Alberta. Collectively the two companies are known in the oil and gas industry as Drilling Records.
buyer: Divestco Inc.
Divestco is a growth-oriented company that provides a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of software, services, data and consulting to the oil and gas industry. We are creating an unparalleled set of integrated solutions and unique benefits for the marketplace.
target: Drilling Records
Drilling Records began operations in 1958 establishing a historical drilling database for the Canadian oil and gas industry. They eventually created & expanded databases to the United States. In 1980 computerization began, eventually leading to an online internet system.
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closed 9/7/2010 via Mins b2b

IHS, Inc., purchased Chemical Week, SRI Consulting & Others from Access Intelligence, LLC

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synopsis: IHS has acquired Chemical Week, SRI Consulting, Harriman Chemsult and The Energy Daily from Access Intelligence. Also included in the package are conferences and events in the chemical industry.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 seller parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
seller: Access Intelligence, LLC
Chemical Week is a leading source of news and analysis for the chemical markets, SRI Consulting provides research and analysis for the chemical and related industries and The Energy Daily is a hub that encompasses daily news as well as worldwide events in the energy segment.
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closed 7/14/2009 via BusinessWire

UtiliPoint International Inc., acquired The Intelligent Project, LLC

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synopsis: UtiliPoint® International announced the acquisition of The Intelligent Project, LLC, a research and advisory services firm addressing the challenges that utilities face in advancing and solving customer dimension complexities of the smart grid.
buyer: UtiliPoint International Inc.
UtiliPoint International is a leader in providing analysis and consulting services to the energy and utility industry. Our 76-year history and over 500 clients worldwide have led us to currently operate as an energy and utility consulting and issues analysis firm.
target: The Intelligent Project, LLC
The Intelligent Project offers a series of forums for executives interested in different dimensions of smart grid customer strategy. The flagship forum is the IP Executive ForumTM, where senior smart grid & customer executives convene to debate smart grid policies & brainstorm innovation strategies.
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closed 6/21/2007 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired TradeFair Group, Inc.

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synopsis: In its fourth acquisition in 14 months, integrated media company Access Intelligence, LLC announced the purchase of the Houston-based TradeFair Group, owned by partners Sean Guerre and David I. Johnson. The TradeFair Group assets expand Access Intelligence’s energy portfolio and further solidify its leadership position in the energy marketplace.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target: TradeFair Group, Inc.
The TradeFair Group is a leading energy industry information provider, with conferences, tradeshows and publications for the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and coal industries.
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closed 3/2/2006 via BusinessWire

TradeFair Group, purchased POWER magazine from Platts

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TradeFair Group announced today that it has purchased POWER magazine from Platts, a leading provider of energy information. POWER has been continuously published for 124 years and provides the global power generation engineering community with technical and business information.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: TradeFair Group
The TradeFair Group is a leading energy industry information provider, with conferences, tradeshows and publications for the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and coal industries.
seller parent: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
seller: Platts
Platts is the specialist energy market reporting company of the McGraw Hill Companies. Platts initially reported only on US petroleum markets, but in over 75 years of reporting has concentrated on covering the international energy markets.
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closed 10/1/2012 via Folio: First Day

Access Intelligence, LLC, purchased Four Marketing Brands from Penton Media

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synopsis: Rockville, Maryland-based b-to-b media company Access Intelligence has purchased four of Penton Media's marketing brands. Included in the deal are Chief Marketer, Multichannel Merchant, Direct and PROMO and their associated events and digital components.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets.
seller parent: Wasserstein & Co., LP
seller: Penton Media
As a leading, independent, business-to-business media company, Penton Media knows how to create and disseminate vital content that moves markets. Penton is where professionals turn to gain the critical insight, expert analysis and relevant connections needed to compete and succeed.
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closed 3/26/2012 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired LeadsConference, LLC

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synopsis: Integrated media company Access Intelligence announced the acquisition of LeadsCon, which serves the online lead generation industry through two preeminent conferences and other best-in-class content offerings for lead-generation marketers. LeadsCon is the industry’s preeminent educational and networking conference.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets.
target: LeadsConference, LLC
LeadsCon is the industry’s preeminent educational and networking conference dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of those operating in the online lead generation industry. LeadsCon is held twice a year.
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closed 7/6/2011 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired Cynopsis Media LLC

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synopsis: Access Intelligence, a b-to-b media and information company, has acquired Cynopsis Media, the publisher of daily and weekly eletters for the television, digital media, kids marketing and sports media businesses. Cynopsis Media publishes the Cynopsis daily covering the latest news in the TV business.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the media, PR, cable, healthcare management, defense, chemical engineering, satellite and aviation markets.
target: Cynopsis Media LLC
Cynopsis Media is publisher of five free trade publications for the television, media, digital, and sports TV industries. Its flagship edition, Cynopsis, launched in 1997 as a simple internal memo created to keep a Sales Team updated and informed. Cynopsis also publishes four daily e-publications.
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closed 7/4/2011 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters, acquired Solcara Limited

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synopsis: Solcara Limited, a provider of information and reputation management software products, is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.
buyer: Thomson Reuters(TRI:$13,278.00)
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. It combines industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Solcara Limited
Solcara Limited provides information and reputation management software products and its products include ControlPoint, which provides Internet based collaboration for real and simulated incidents.
price ($mm)
$3.67
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$1
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3.3x
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announced 2/16/2011 via Mins b2b

Access Intelligence, LLC, will acquire Red 7 Media, Inc.

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synopsis: Access Intelligence announced that it will acquire Red 7 Media. Red 7 Media serves the event industry with its Event Marketer, EXPO, Best Events and Event Design media brands and associated events, and the media industry with its FOLIO and Audience Development titles and Folio Show.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, chemical, defense, aerospace, healthcare and communications markets.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Red 7 Media, Inc.
Red 7 Media is a privately-held business media company that publishes magazines and newsletters, as well as produces conferences and trade shows in the Event and Media industries.
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closed 1/10/2011 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired OR Manager, Inc.

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synopsis: Access Intelligence LLC and its Dorland Health division has announced the acquisition of OR Manager, Inc., the premier media brand and annual educational conference and trade show for operating room executives, managers and hospital directors. Founded in 1985, OR Manager has been the leader in providing information on management of the OR.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, chemical, defense, aerospace, healthcare and communications markets.
target: OR Manager, Inc.
Founded in 1985 by Ellie Schrader and Pat Patterson, OR Manager, Inc. has been the leader in providing information on management of the OR. OR Manager is a media brand and events company serving operating room executives, managers and doctors.
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closed 9/7/2010 via Mins b2b

IHS, Inc., purchased Chemical Week, SRI Consulting & Others from Access Intelligence, LLC

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synopsis: IHS has acquired Chemical Week, SRI Consulting, Harriman Chemsult and The Energy Daily from Access Intelligence. Also included in the package are conferences and events in the chemical industry.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading global source of critical information and insight, dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted information and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security, and Environment, all supported by Macroeconomics.
 seller parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
seller: Access Intelligence, LLC
Chemical Week is a leading source of news and analysis for the chemical markets, SRI Consulting provides research and analysis for the chemical and related industries and The Energy Daily is a hub that encompasses daily news as well as worldwide events in the energy segment.
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closed 5/11/2010 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired RETECH Conference and Exposition

See 39 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence, LLC announced it has completed the purchase of RETECH, the world’s premier event for the renewable energy technology industry, and will continue its strategic partnership with the event’s founder, The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE).
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, chemical, defense, aerospace, healthcare and communications markets.
target parent: The American Council On Renewable Energy
target: RETECH Conference and Exposition
RETECH’s exhibition features more than 200 companies and organizations from all renewable energy sectors.
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closed 7/1/2009 via Company Press Release

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired Contexo Media, LLC

See 188 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence LLC announced the acquisition of Contexo Media, expanding its portfolio into the growing healthcare management industry within two niche markets: medical coding and case management.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Contexo Media, LLC
Contexo Media is a business-to-business information provider that delivers medical coding and reimbursement books and software to the medical billing industry.
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closed 3/2/2009 via BNC Analysis

Access Intelligence, LLC, purchased Two Tradeshows from Technology Systems Corporation

See 38 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence LLC has bought two tradeshow events from Technology Systems Corp. Offshore Communications is an annual conference covering offshore satellite, wireless and fiber-optic communications. EnergyOcean focuses on offshore activities to develop sustainable energy sources.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
seller: Technology Systems Corporation
Technology Systems Corporations (TSC) is a leading publishing company serving the ocean industry with focused trade magazines. TSC covers the offshore oil and gas, submarine telecom, scientific / research and government markets.
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closed 8/1/2008 via PR Newswire

T3i Group LLC, purchased Telecom Intelligence Group from Access Intelligence, LLC

See 28 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: T3i Group LLC, an investor-backed company formed by financier Richard Dorfman, announced that it has acquired the Telecom Intelligence Group (TIG) division of Access Intelligence. TIG is a leading provider of market research, data, analysis, and consulting and advisory services to the telecommunications industry.
buyer: T3i Group LLC
T3i Group is an investor-backed company that provides market research, data, analysis, and consulting and advisory services to the telecommunications industry.
seller parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
seller: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$80
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/21/2007 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, LLC, acquired TradeFair Group, Inc.

See 37 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In its fourth acquisition in 14 months, integrated media company Access Intelligence, LLC announced the purchase of the Houston-based TradeFair Group, owned by partners Sean Guerre and David I. Johnson. The TradeFair Group assets expand Access Intelligence’s energy portfolio and further solidify its leadership position in the energy marketplace.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target: TradeFair Group, Inc.
The TradeFair Group is a leading energy industry information provider, with conferences, tradeshows and publications for the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and coal industries.
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closed 5/15/2007 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, acquired daratechPLANT Conference

See 105 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Information and media company Access Intelligence, LLC, announced this week the acquisition of the world-leading daratechPLANT Conference from Daratech, Inc., strengthening its presence in the energy and IT markets.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target parent: Daratech, Incorporated
target: daratechPLANT Conference
daratechPLANT, every January in Houston, Texas, is the world’s leading event aimed at suppliers and users of IT solutions for designing, engineering, building and maintaining industrial plants. Each year, it attracts a unique audience of more than 900 executive-level delegates and 30 exhibitors.
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closed 11/1/2006 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, acquired LDC Forum Series

See 34 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Business Information Division of Access Intelligence LLC announced the acquisition of The LDC Forum Series natural gas conferences, owned by Interchange Energy Group, Inc. The acquisition expands Access Intelligence’s portfolio into the growing natural gas market along with The Energy Daily newsletter.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target: LDC Forum Series
The LDC Forum Series comprises 4 regional conferences held annually in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
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closed 5/2/2006 via Folio: First Day

Access Intelligence, purchased two publications from King Communications Group, Inc.

See 11 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence, the $50 million Veronis Suhler Stevenson portfolio company covering the aviation, chemical and telecommunications markets, among others, purchased two publications, The Energy Daily and Defense Today, and one weekly newsletter, Space & Missile Report, from 33-year-old King Publishing Group.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
seller: King Communications Group, Inc.
King Publishing Group is a producer of news publications, news- and issues-driven events, and public affairs television. Organizations use KPG to reach important political audiences.
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closed 2/1/2006 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, acquired Harriman Chemsult, Ltd.

See 33 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Chemical Business Media Division of Access Intelligence LLC announced today the acquisition of global pricing information service Harriman Chemsult Ltd, bringing together the leading information providers in the chemical marketplace.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target: Harriman Chemsult, Ltd.
Harriman Chemsult is the world's leading consulting company specialising in the chlor-alkali, vinyl chloride, bleaching chemicals and related chemical industries. The company has an unsurpassed reputation due to the extensive database that has been built up in this field.
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closed 1/22/2004 via Company Press Release

PBI Media LLC, acquired SRI Consulting

See 257 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PBI Media, LLC, a leader in high-value information products and consulting services for the telecom, aerospace, and media markets, today announced its purchase of the Chemical Business Services of SRI Consulting, the leading producer of high-value information and data for the global chemicals industry.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: PBI Media LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, defense, healthcare management, chemical, satellite, aviation, cable, media and public relations markets.
target parent: SRI International
target: SRI Consulting
SRI Consulting provides the world's most comprehensive ongoing multiclient databases on the chemical and health industries. Companies may participate in SRI's continuing programs for the chemical and health industries through annual participation or by purchase of separate reports.
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closed 3/20/2009 via Company Press Release

Smiths News, Plc, acquired The Bertram Group

See 137 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Board of Directors of Smiths News announces that it has acquired the business and assets of the Bertram group of companies. Bertram is a leading book wholesaler to independent, online and multiple retailers.
buyer: Smiths News, Plc
Smiths News is the UK’s leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines. The Group was formed on 1 September 2006 following the demerger of WH Smith PLC. Smiths News distributes newspapers and magazines on behalf of all the major national publishers as well as a large number of regional publishers.
target: The Bertram Group
Bertram is a leading book wholesaler to independent, online and multiple retailers. It is also a leading distributor of books and audiovisual products to libraries and acts as a primary distributor for small book publishers.
price ($mm)
$12
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closed 3/31/2006 via Company Press Release

Ten Alps plc, acquired McMillan-Scott Plc

See 122 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ten Alps has bought specialist media/contract publishing company McMillan-Scott for up to £12.25m in cash, to enhance its development of public sector internet and digital TV. McMillan-Scott has 250 staff and £26m turnover.
buyer: Ten Alps plc(GB:TAL:$66.53)
Ten Alps provides content and advertising across all the media outlets simultaneously, including TV and radio programmes, websites, online TV, live events and over 600 specialist publications.
target: McMillan-Scott Plc
McMillan-Scott produces titles for many government departments and local authorities in England and Wales. It is a leading UK publisher for the not-for-profit sector contract publishing market.
price ($mm)
$25
rev ($mm)
$54
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., acquired Stevenson, Inc.

See 125 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced the acquisition of assets from Stevenson, Inc., a leading resource for newsletters and online events in fundraising, nonprofit management, and communications. These assets include six well-respected newsletters and a variety of online events and special reports.
buyer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(JW.A:$1,782.74)
John Wiley & Sons is a global publisher. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology/Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Peace.
target: Stevenson, Inc.
Established in 1993, Stevenson, Inc. helps all types of nonprofits and associations achieve greater success: colleges/universities, hospitals and other health-related organizations, schools, museums, Chambers of Commerce, libraries, United Way agencies, youth organizations and more.
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closed 7/27/2012 via BNC Analysis

Our Sunday Visitor Inc., acquired Zartarian Publishing Inc

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Two companies dedicated to serving the Catholic Church are coming together to offer solutions for parishes. Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. has acquired the assets of Zartarian Publishing, Inc. Zartarian Publishing has been one of the largest providers of offertory envelopes to parishes in the northeast, particularly in the Archdiocese of Boston.
buyer: Our Sunday Visitor Inc.
Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. was founded in 1912 by priest John F. Nol as the publishing company for a Catholic newsweekly serving the needs of the Church. Nearly 100 years later, the not-for-profit organization stands as the nation’s largest Catholic publisher.
target: Zartarian Publishing Inc
Zartarian Publishing has been one of the largest providers of offertory envelopes to parishes in the northeast, particularly in the Archdiocese of Boston.
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closed 7/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Redwood Acquisitions, LLC, acquired CSP Information Group, Inc.

See 99 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Redwood Acquisitions, LLC announced that it has closed on its purchase of CSP Information Group, Inc., the leading business-to-business media and information company serving the convenience retailing, restaurant and on-the-go food industries.
buyer: Redwood Acquisitions, LLC
Established in 2005, Redwood Investments is a private investment firm based in Washington, DC that provides growth capital for acquisitions, roll ups, and management-led buyouts. The firm concentrates on media, real estate, and alternative energy.
target: CSP Information Group, Inc.
CSP Information Group's portfolio includes CSP and FARE Magazines in retail, Restaurant Business and FoodService Director Magazines in the foodservice segment, and affiliated websites, newsletters, and mobile platforms.
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closed 5/14/2007 via PR Newswire

PennWell Publishing Company, acquired LEDs Magazine

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, has acquired LEDs Magazine, a business-to-business digital magazine and web site covering the technology and applications of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
buyer: PennWell Publishing Company
PennWell Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions. PennWell publishes over 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents.
target: LEDs Magazine
LEDs Magazine is the leading resource for the global LED community, serving thousands of readers that specify, design and manufacture LED-based products for a wide range of end-use applications.
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closed 3/13/2007 via Company Press Release

Canon Communications, Inc., acquired Dana Chase Publications, Inc.

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Canon Communications LLC has acquired Appliance magazine from Oak Brook, IL-based Dana Chase Publications, Inc. The acquisition includes the Appliance News e-newsletter, and the ApplianceMagazine.com Web site that draws more than 40,000 unique visitors each month.
buyer parent:Spectrum Equity Investors
buyer: Canon Communications, Inc.
Canon Communications LLC produces tradeshows and conferences for both U.S. and international markets. Canon also publishes magazines and digital media for medical devices, microelectronics, plastics processing, packaging, and other advanced design and manufacturing markets.
target: Dana Chase Publications, Inc.
Dana Chase Publications' Flagship Publication, APPLIANCE Magazine is read every month around the world in over 110 countries. Our subscribers are engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and management personnel, working for companies making consumer, commercial, business, and medical appliances.
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closed 7/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Informa plc, acquired MMPI Canada

See 500 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MMPI Canada, the leading Canadian producer of trade shows, conferences and consumer shows, has been acquired by Informa plc for total consideration of $53 million. Informa is the largest publicly‐owned organizer of conferences and courses in the world, with an output of over 8,500 events annually.
buyer: Informa plc(IFPJF:$1,226.50)
Informa is the largest publicly‐owned organizer of conferences and courses in the world with an output of over 8,500 events annually. It also publishes over 2,500 subscription‐based information services and its book business has more than 50,000 academic and business titles in print.
target parent: Vornado Realty Trust
target: MMPI Canada
MMPI Canada produces and manages over 55 seminars, conferences, trade and consumer shows every year. MMPI Canada produces events in many sectors, including construction, design, craft, art, real estate, furniture, furnishings and food.
price ($mm)
$53
rev ($mm)
$25
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

GCP Capital Partners, acquired World Trade Group

See 167 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GCP Capital Partners has acquired World Trade Group, an international provider of business-to-business events, training and online lead generation services, in a management buy-out.
buyer parent:Greenhill & Co.
buyer: GCP Capital Partners
GCP Capital Partners manages three North American private equity funds that have a successful track record of investing. The funds have made significant investments in the business services, education, energy, financial services, insurance and telecommunications industries.
target: World Trade Group
World Trade Group is a leading international media business offering clients a compelling mix of live events, online products and specialist training courses.
price ($mm)
$43
rev ($mm)
$16
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/13/2012 via BusinessWire

Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, Strategic Value Partners, LLC, Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, acquired Hanley Wood, LLC

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hanley Wood LLC, the leading business-to-business media company serving the housing and commercial design and construction industries, announced that it has completed a recapitalization led by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Strategic Value Partners, LLC, and Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer: Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
buyer: Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
buyer: Strategic Value Partners, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC was founded in April 1995 by seven of its principals concentrating on high yield bond, convertible value, distressed debt, principal investment and distressed real estate activities.
target parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
target: Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions.
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closed 8/1/2005 via

J.P. Morgan Partners, acquired Hanley Wood, LLC

See 80 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson on Thursday said it agreed to sell Hanley Wood LLC, which publishes magazines for the housing and construction industries, to an investment group led by J.P. Morgan Partners.
buyer: J.P. Morgan Partners
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, is a leading global private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth equity investments in companies ranging from $500 million to more than $3 billion in size.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions.
price ($mm)
$620
rev ($mm)
$200
EBITDA ($mm)
$50
EV / rev
3.1x
EV / EBITDA
12.4x
closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Topspin Partners LBO, acquired Stagnito, Inc.

See 81 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Topspin LBO announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stagnito Media, a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates several industry-leading trade publications including Convenience Store News and Progressive Grocer.
buyer: Topspin Partners LBO
Topspin LBO is a Long Island, NY-based private equity fund that makes control investments in profitable and established lower middle-market businesses. The firm often invests in sectors such as consumer products, business services, food/beverage, retail, media, niche manufacturing and security.
target parent: Cardinal Growth LLC
target: Stagnito, Inc.
Stagnito Media is a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates several industry-leading trade publications such as Convenience Store News and Progressive Grocer.
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announced 2/16/2011 via Mins b2b

Access Intelligence, LLC, will acquire Red 7 Media, Inc.

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence announced that it will acquire Red 7 Media. Red 7 Media serves the event industry with its Event Marketer, EXPO, Best Events and Event Design media brands and associated events, and the media industry with its FOLIO and Audience Development titles and Folio Show.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, chemical, defense, aerospace, healthcare and communications markets.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Red 7 Media, Inc.
Red 7 Media is a privately-held business media company that publishes magazines and newsletters, as well as produces conferences and trade shows in the Event and Media industries.
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closed 4/5/2010 via BNC Analysis

PWxyz LLC, acquired Publishers Weekly

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PWxyz LLC announced that it has acquired Publishers Weekly, the Publishers Weekly Show Daily and PublishersWeekly.com from Reed Business Information-US.
buyer: PWxyz LLC
PWxyz is a new company formed by George W. Slowik Jr., who ran Publishers Weekly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Slowik, who will hold the title of president, plans to retain all the brand's editorial, art and advertising employees.
target parent: Reed Elsevier
target: Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats.
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closed 2/1/2010 via Company Press Release

Ten Alps plc, purchased Asian Assets from Reed Business Information

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Multimedia factual producer Ten Alps plc announces the formation of a majority-owned joint venture ("JV") company in Asia, and the acquisition by the JV of assets from Reed Business Information Asia.
buyer: Ten Alps plc(GB:TAL:$66.53)
Ten Alps provides content and advertising across all the media outlets simultaneously, including TV and radio programmes, websites, online TV, live events and over 600 specialist publications.
seller parent: Reed Elsevier
seller: Reed Business Information
Reed Business Information is a leading provider of critical information and marketing solutions to business professionals in targeted industry sectors. Our market-leading properties include more than 135 business-to-business publications and over 125 Web sites.
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closed 1/14/2010 via Company Description

Duncan McIntosh Company Incorporated, acquired Editor & Publisher Company

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Editor & Publisher, the only independent news organization reporting on all aspects of the transforming newspaper business, has resumed publication in print and online following its sale to Duncan McIntosh Co. Inc., the Irvine, Calif.-based magazine and newspaper publisher.
buyer: Duncan McIntosh Company Incorporated
Duncan McIntosh's publications include Boating World magazine; Sea Magazine, America's Western Boating Magazine; The Log Newspaper; and FishRap News.
target parent: The Nielsen Company, Inc.
target: Editor & Publisher Company
Editor & Publisher is the only independent news organization reporting on all aspects of the transforming newspaper business.
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closed 9/17/2007 via BusinessWire

LSsi merged with Volt Delta Resources, LLC,

See 80 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Volt Information Sciences, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Volt Delta Resources, LLC, has completed the merger of a VoltDelta subsidiary with LSSi Corp. The newly merged entity, known as LSSi Data, is a wholly owned subsidiary of VoltDelta. Merger consideration was approximately $70 million in cash.
buyer parent:Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
buyer: Volt Delta Resources, LLC
Volt Delta, a subsidiary of Volt Information Sciences is a leading provider of enhanced directory assistance solutions and information services to the global telecommunications market.
target: LSsi
LSSi Corp is the world’s leader in developing and operating high-performance directory databases. LSSi has established a strong commercial presence in several important telephony markets, including National Directory Assistance databases in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
price ($mm)
$70
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closed 5/31/2007 via BusinessWire

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired Advanstar Communications Inc.

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advanstar Holdings Corp., the holding company for Advanstar Communications Inc., a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions, has completed the Company’s acquisition by an investor group led by Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) for $1.142 billion in cash.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe.
target parent: Credit Suisse First Boston
target: Advanstar Communications Inc.
Advanstar Communications Inc. is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,137 [$1,722]
rev ($mm)
$324
EBITDA ($mm)
$86
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
20.1x
closed 8/8/2006 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., purchased publishing assets from International Data Group

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Australasian financial publishing company Fairfax Business Media (FBM) is acquiring International Data Group’s (IDG) publishing assets in the Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand markets.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
John Fairfax Holdings Limited is Australasia's largest newspaper publishing group. In addition, Fairfax publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines. Fairfax has leading online businesses Fairfax Digital in Australia and Trade Me in New Zealand.
seller: International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide.
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closed 8/31/2009 via Company Press Release

TGP Capital Partners, LLC, purchased Ascend Event Media from Ascend Media, Inc.

See 84 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TGP Investments, LLC, the manager of private equity investment fund, TGP Capital Partners LLC, is pleased to announce that the fund has acquired the Event and Custom Media Division of Ascend Media. The transaction was completed in partnership with Cameron Bishop who will also serve as the company’s CEO.
buyer: TGP Capital Partners, LLC
Kansas City-based TGP Capital Partners, LLC is a $56.5 million private equity investment fund formed to make investments in well-managed, profitable and growing middle-market companies.
seller: Ascend Media, Inc.
Ascend Media is positioned as a leader in the business-to-business media environment - with a unique focus on medical, healthcare and business services industries.
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Dickson Media, Inc.
Dickson Media, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Resource World Magazine, Inc., is the publisher of Resource World Magazine, a monthly publication that specializes in the resource sector.
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IHS, Inc.
IHS, Inc.
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost.
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2012
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$1,529.87
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$346.46
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$228.26
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$158.17
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Argus Media Ltd.
Argus Media Ltd.
Argus Media is a leading provider of price assessments, business intelligence and market data on the global crude, oil products, natural gas, electricity, coal, emissions, bioenergy, fertilizer and transportation industries.
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2003
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$9.60
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150
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Energy Listings LLC
Energy Listings LLC
Energy Listings is a global online property listing network, providing the global 24/7 distribution of acquisition & divestment opportunities to the marketplace. Energy Listings will be headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.
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Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG
Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG
Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG is one of Germany's most innovative and leading media and software companies in the fields of law, economics and taxes. It is also the leading provider of skills training and human resources and organizational development in German-speaking countries.
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Diversified Business Communications
Diversified Business Communications
Diversified Business Communications provides information and market access through trade shows, publications and eMedia products. Diversified serves a number of markets, including health and medical, commercial marine, food and ethnic food, seafood and natural products.
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UCG
UCG
UCG is a provider of specialized business-to-business information. Its portfolio is composed of companies serving the information and software needs of decision makers in health care, oil and energy, high technology, telecommunications, banking and finance, and the mortgage industry.
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Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
Focusing on retail, foodservice and healthcare, Lebhar-Friedman, Inc. is made up of strategic business units all dedicated to providing executives, professionals, and customers with the best B2B and consumer information online and in print.
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Billian Publishing, Inc.
Billian Publishing, Inc.
Trans World Publishing, Inc. and Billian Publishing, Inc. (an affiliated company) produce consumer and trade magazines, directories, databases and websites for both the North American and International markets.
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2009
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$7.00
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Grey House Publishing
Grey House Publishing
Grey House Publishing produces and publishes reference works and information products for business, general reference, health, education, statistics and demographics. It publishes leading information products covering the Performing Arts, Food & Beverage, Venture Capital, and Sports industries.
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2009
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PennWell Corporation
PennWell Corporation
Founded in 1910, PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions.
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Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood LLC is the premier media, information and marketing services company serving the real estate construction and design industries. It produces digital and print publications, e-Newsletters, websites, marquee trade shows and events, Market Intelligence data and custom marketing solutions.
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Xplain Corporation
Xplain Corporation
Xplain was founded in 1984 originally to publish a technical magazine. The company has grown to include three divisions: Publishing, Retail Sales, and Custom Services. The corporation is privately held and has its main office in Westlake Village, California.
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Crain Communications, Inc.
Crain Communications, Inc.
An industry leader, Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately owned business media companies with 30 leading business, trade and consumer brands in North America, Europe and Asia.
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Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media is the leading B2B media and information company serving the insurance, financial services, legal and investment advisory markets. It provides breaking news and analysis, in-depth practice management strategies, business-building techniques and actionable data.
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Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG, through its subsidiaries, operates as a publishing company in Europe. It publishes magazines and electronic supplementary products in the areas of engineering, management, construction, administration, dentistry, and law and tax.
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Group360, Inc.
Group360 is a strategic visual communications firm providing marketing communications solutions to accomplish our clients' marketing goals and objectives nationally and internationally. We understand the design/prepress/printing variables needed to enhance client's visual presence in the marketplace
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SPH Magazines Pte Ltd.
SPH Magazines Pte Ltd.
SPH Magazines Pte, Ltd. operates as a magazine publisher in Singapore. With an established Custom Publishing team, SPH Magazines also provides excellent custom publishing services to major corporate clients such as Singapore Airlines and BMW.
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Macfadden Communications Group, LLC
Macfadden Communications Group, LLC
The Macfadden Communications Group, LLC is a multi-platform, print media, internet online business community and expostion company that serves various markets with magazines, web sites and trade shows.
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2008
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$35.81
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$5.05
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150
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