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closed 6/3/2010 via PR Newswire

Thomson Reuters, acquired Complinet Ltd.

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced that it will acquire Complinet, a leading provider of global compliance information solutions for financial services institutions and their advisers.
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: Complinet Ltd.
Complinet is the leading provider of solutions that dynamically deliver relevant compliance intelligence to industry professionals within the highly regulated global financial services community.
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closed 6/18/2009 via BusinessWire

RR Donnelley, acquired Prospectus Central, LLC

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synopsis: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company announced the acquisition of Prospectus Central, LLC. Located in Fitzgerald, GA, Prospectus Central provides mutual fund prospectuses, supplements and SAIs with a breakthrough web-based delivery service.
buyer: RR Donnelley(RRD:$10,187.30)
RR Donnelley is a global provider of integrated communications. The company employs a suite of leading Internet based capabilities and other resources to provide premedia, printing, logistics and business process outsourcing products and services.
target: Prospectus Central, LLC
Prospectus Central powers RR Donnelley’s RightProspectus offering, which provides mutual fund companies, variable annuity companies, retirement product companies, broker/dealers and clearing firms with cost-effective alternatives for distributing prospectuses to investors.
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closed 11/30/2009 via Market Wire

Thomson Reuters, acquired ASSET4 AG

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has acquired ASSET4 AG, a Swiss-based, leading provider of Environmental, Social Responsibility and Governance information and tools for professional investors and corporate executives. This deal represents a step forward in the integration of ESG data into mainstream financial analysis.
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: ASSET4 AG
ASSET4 has developed the world’s largest database of transparent, objective and auditable environmental, social and governance (ESG) information covering over 2,500 publicly listed companies worldwide.
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closed 6/11/2008 via

Haymarket Media, LLC, purchased Compliance Week from Financial Media Holdings Group, Inc.

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synopsis: Haymarket Media, Inc. has agreed to acquire Compliance Week from Boston-based Financial Media Holdings Group, Inc. Both companies are privately owned. The transaction is expected to close July 1, 2008.
buyer parent:Haymarket Group Limited
buyer: Haymarket Media, LLC
Haymarket is the largest private magazine publisher in the United Kingdom, with titles published in 23 languages across almost 100 nations.
seller: Financial Media Holdings Group, Inc.
Financial Media Holdings Group, Inc. (FMHG) is a Boston-based publisher of compliance-related media titles serving the intersection of finance and accounting, corporate securities law, governance, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and risk.
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$28
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closed 2/25/2010 via BusinessWire

Ipreo Holdings LLC, purchased Certificates Collection Service from Markit Group Ltd.

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synopsis: Ipreo, leading global provider of market intelligence and productivity solutions to investment banks and corporations, announced its acquisition of Markit’s certificates collection service, giving capital markets clients seamless access to thousands of compliance-related certificates directly through its new issuance and CRM applications.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Ipreo Holdings LLC
Ipreo is a leading global provider of high quality data, expert insight, and productivity solutions to Investment Banking and Corporate clients. Ipreo is both a dynamic innovator and a trusted resource.
seller: Markit Group Ltd.
Markit Group Limited is the leading provider of independent pricing, reference data, portfolio valuations and OTC derivatives trade processing to the global financial and commodities markets.
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closed 7/22/2010 via Market Wire

The Corporate Library merged with GovernanceMetrics International,

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synopsis: The Corporate Library and GovernanceMetrics International (GMI) announced they have merged, uniting two leading global corporate governance research and risk rating firms. This merger creates the world's leading independent firm dedicated to the development and sale of corporate governance risk ratings.
buyer parent:GovernanceMetrics International
buyer: GovernanceMetrics International
GovernanceMetrics International (GMI) is the largest independent provider of global corporate governance research, ratings and risk analysis. GMI provides in-depth coverage of 4,200 companies, including the complete MSCI World Index and extensive Emerging Market coverage.
target parent: The Corporate Library
target: The Corporate Library
The Corporate Library has been the leading independent firm providing corporate governance research, advisory and risk analysis solutions. They rate companies on a proprietary set of governance risk factors, allowing businesses to evaluate governance as an element of investment and other risk.
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closed 9/7/2011 via Company Press Release

Primus Capital Funds, acquired G2 Web Services, LLC.

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synopsis: Primus Capital, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies within the business services, healthcare and education industries, announced the acquisition of G2 Web Services, LLC, the leading provider of merchant compliance monitoring and e-commerce risk management services to the payments industry.
buyer: Primus Capital Funds
Primus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in profitable growth companies in the lower middle market. Primus provides expansion capital and leads buyout and minority recapitalization transactions in the healthcare, business services, and for-profit education industries.
target: G2 Web Services, LLC.
G2 Web Services is the leader in merchant compliance monitoring and e-commerce risk management. G2 works with acquiring banks, independent sales organizations, and other acquiring value chain members to identify, mitigate and monitor risk posed by their merchants’ online presences.
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closed 11/3/2009 via BusinessWire

RiskMetrics Group, Inc., acquired KLD Research & Analytics, Inc.

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synopsis: RiskMetrics Group a leading provider of risk management and corporate governance services to the global financial community, announced that it has acquired KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. Headquartered in Boston, KLD is a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and indexes for institutional investors.
buyer: RiskMetrics Group, Inc.(RISK:$303.36)
RiskMetrics provides expertise to the financial community through a broad range of research, analytics, data and other products and services. Formerly a division of JP Morgan, RiskMetrics Group became an independent company in 1998.
target: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc.
KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. is the leading authority on social research and indexes for institutional investors. Since 1988, institutional investors, managers, trustees, consultants and advisors have depended on the quality and expertise of KLD.
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$9.88
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closed 12/12/2011 via BNC Analysis

Perfect Information, acquired Venture Business Research Limited

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synopsis: In the UK, publishing and events group Centaur Media plc has acquired data and analytics firm Venture Business Research Limited (VBR), which focuses on the clean energy and global security sectors. VBR will be integrated into Centaur's Perfect Information Ltd.
buyer parent:Centaur Media plc
buyer: Perfect Information
Perfect Information was established in 1991 to provide workflow solutions and global financial information for the top 100 investment banks, brokerage firms, consultancies and the top 75 law firms.
target: Venture Business Research Limited
VB/Research is a leading provider of business news, financial news, data and analytics on high-growth sectors. The company's global network of journalists and analysts continously monitors trends, deal flow, government initiatives and market activities in the sectors it covers.
price ($mm)
$3.91
rev ($mm)
$1
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15.0x
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closed 12/14/2011 via BusinessWire

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, purchased PRINGLE Policy and Procedure Solutions from Pringle Publications Corporation

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synopsis: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has acquired the regulatory compliance content of PRINGLE® Policy and Procedure Solutions (PRINGLE) from PRINGLE Publications Corporation. More than 500 U.S. financial institutions trust the regulatory knowledge and expertise within the PRINGLE solution.
buyer parent:Wolters Kluwer NV
buyer: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services is a comprehensive regulatory compliance and risk management business that helps financial organizations manage operational, compliance and financial risk and reporting, and improve efficiency and effectiveness across their enterprise.
seller: Pringle Publications Corporation
PRINGLE® is the source for quality products which provide processes to manage risk. The PRINGLE® products include Compliance, Safety & Soundness, and other training and auditing resources to help with risk management.
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closed 9/3/2012 via Reuters

CCH Incorporated, acquired BSI Media

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synopsis: Global tax authority Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting announced it has acquired the assets of BSI Media, a leading provider of timely international tax, legal, business and investment information. BSI Media will become part of CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business.
buyer parent:Wolters Kluwer NV
buyer: CCH Incorporated
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, is the leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services for professionals. CCH is part of the global tax and accounting leader, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.
target: BSI Media
BSI Media publishes some of the most respected internet publications in the fields of business, tax, law and investment. They've been publishing quality content since 1992, and quickly made the transition from print to digital publishing in the late 1990s.
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closed 7/29/2008 via BusinessWire

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, acquired Compliance Online

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synopsis: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that the company has acquired Compliance Online, an online compliance information provider focused on regulatory information, analysis, news and value-added commentary for the United Kingdom’s financial services market.
buyer parent:Wolters Kluwer NV
buyer: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ solutions include integrated and stand-alone compliance and work flow tools, documentation, analytics, authoritative information, and professional services. Customers include banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and securities and insurance organizations.
target parent: Compliance Online
target: Compliance Online
Compliance Online is the UK financial services compliance portal. This vertically integrated portal combines worldwide navigation with UK content to provide a database of news & reference.
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closed 12/12/2012 via Company Press Release

IHS, Inc., acquired Exclusive Analysis Ltd.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analytics, announced it has acquired Exclusive Analysis. Exclusive Analysis is a specialist intelligence company that forecasts political and violent risks worldwide.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
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.
target: Exclusive Analysis Ltd.
Exclusive Analysis offers intelligence, commentary, customized forecasting, tools and research to help customers identify relevant political and security risks, and manage risks at the country, sector, company, asset, deal and portfolio level in 195 countries.
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closed 6/14/2012 via GlobeNewswire

SmartPros Ltd., purchased 150+ E-Learning Courses and IP from Global Collaboration Partners LLC

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synopsis: SmartPros Ltd. announced that it has purchased certain assets of online training company, Global Collaboration Partners LLC. The assets include more than 150 e-learning courses in the areas of environmental health, safety, human resources, and energy exploration markets, as well as certain intellectual property.
buyer: SmartPros Ltd.(SPRO:$16.99)
Founded in 1981, SmartPros Ltd. is an industry leader in the field of accredited professional education and corporate training. Its products and services are primarily focused in the accredited professional areas of corporate accounting, financial management, public accounting, and more.
seller: Global Collaboration Partners LLC
Global Collaboration Partners is an e-learning company dedicated to creating the best possible online courseware for the global workforce. The company specializes in agile, accurate training.
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announced 1/17/2007 via Company Press Release

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, will acquire Banconsumer Service, Inc.

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synopsis: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, part of the Wolters Kluwer Corporate & Financial Services division, announced an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Banconsumer Service, Inc., a leading provider of regulatory compliance-related documentation solutions in the Northeastern region of the United States.
buyer parent:Wolters Kluwer NV
buyer: Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ solutions include integrated and stand-alone compliance and work flow tools, documentation, analytics, authoritative information, and professional services. Customers include banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and securities and insurance organizations.
target: Banconsumer Service, Inc.
Banconsumer Service, Inc. provides regulatory compliance-related documentation solutions to the financial industry in the Northeastern region of the United States.
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closed 3/30/2006 via BusinessWire

Interthinx, acquired RegsData

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synopsis: Interthinx, a unit of ISO, announced ISO's acquisition of RegsData, a provider of automated mortgage licensing compliance services. RegsData's flagship product, State Verification and Alert Repository, is a nationwide database of licensing information for all non-depository first and second mortgage brokers and lenders.
buyer parent:Insurance Services Office, inc.
buyer: Interthinx
Interthinx, Inc. is a leading national provider of proven risk mitigation and regulatory compliance tools for the financial services industry. At every point in the mortgage life cycle, Interthinx helps to assess risk and prevent mortgage fraud and compliance violations.
target: RegsData
RegsData focuses solely on helping our Clients and Partners mitigate compliance risk around mortgage broker and lender licensing. We primarily serve large wholesale and correspondent lenders.
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closed 6/3/2010 via PR Newswire

Thomson Reuters, acquired Complinet Ltd.

See 17 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced that it will acquire Complinet, a leading provider of global compliance information solutions for financial services institutions and their advisers.
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: Complinet Ltd.
Complinet is the leading provider of solutions that dynamically deliver relevant compliance intelligence to industry professionals within the highly regulated global financial services community.
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closed 4/26/2013 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters, acquired LearnLive Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: LearnLive has joined Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. LearnLive Technologies offers accredited e-learning services, such as webcasts and online courses, to accounting firms, law firms, and financial organizations.
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: LearnLive Technologies, Inc.
LearnLive Technologies automates the creation, delivery, management, and certification of accredited eLearning programs for professionals including accounting, legal and finance. LearnLive platform includes Compass, Compliance Tracking, and Connect.
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closed 4/17/2013 via PR Newswire

Thomson CompuMark, acquired Onscope

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synopsis: Thomson CompuMark, a Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property (IP) & Science business and global leader in trademark searching and brand protection solutions, announced the acquisition of the trademark business of Onscope, a provider of trademark searching, monitoring and online screening in Canada.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson CompuMark
Thomson CompuMark, a Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property (IP) & Science business and a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters, provides the industry’s broadest range of trademark research and brand protection solutions.
target parent: Marque d'Or Inc.
target: Onscope
Onscope is a premier Canadian provider of trademark research technology with regional intellectual property expertise and services in both French and English. With an emphasis on linguistics technologies, it has created some of the most innovative products in information retrieval and translation.
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announced 2/18/2013 via Company Press Release

OneSource, will acquire T.Global

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase T.Global. Through its Softway, Trade-Easy and Softleasing brands, T.Global develops enterprise solutions to help automate and manage complex global trade processes, comply with customs regime protocols, and ensure tax & tariff compliance.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: OneSource
OneSource is a breakthrough tax product platform provided by the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters. It enables tax departments of all sizes to better manage compliance and risk.
target: T.Global
Founded in 1996, T.Global develops and markets global trade management solutions branded Softway, Trade-Easy, and Softleasing. With over 400 employees, T. Global has expertise developing workflow solutions to facilitate management of global trade processes across Latin America.
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closed 2/4/2013 via BNC Analysis

Eureka Growth Capital, purchased Law School Publishing from Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters Legal confirmed that it has sold its law school publishing division—a group that offers casebooks, study aids and other printed materials dispensed via reseller bookstores—to Eureka Growth Capital, a Philadelphia private equity firm.
buyer: Eureka Growth Capital
Eureka Growth Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with managers of growing, well-run companies to find and realize their potential. It is committed to supporting management teams of businesses with $10-75 million in revenue in creative, flexibly structured transactions.
seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions
The Law School Publishing division of Thomson Reuters offers casebooks, study aids and other printed materials dispensed via reseller bookstores.
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closed 2/1/2013 via PR Newswire

Thomson Reuters Legal, acquired Practical Law Company Limited

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has completed the acquisition of Practical Law Company, a leading provider of practical legal know-how and workflow tools. Practical Law Company has operations in New York and London.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson Reuters Legal
Thomson Reuters is a world authority in legal information. The Legal business of Thomson Reuters provides legal research and decision-support tools, software, services and news for legal, investigation, business and government professionals throughout the world.
target: Practical Law Company Limited
Practical Law Company is the leading provider of online legal know-how. Their online resources help lawyers practice efficiently, get up to speed quickly and spend more time on the work that matters most. Their legal experts have all practised in the world’s leading law firms and legal departments.
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announced 12/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Objectway Financial Software S.p.A, will acquire eXimius

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synopsis: Objectway Financial Software S.p.A, a leading Italian software provider for financial institutions which is currently expanding in Europe, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the eXimius business of Thomson Reuters. eXimius provides a private client wealth management platform.
buyer: Objectway Financial Software S.p.A
Objectway Financial Software S.p.A is a leader in software applications and technology services for financial markets and other corporates in Italy and Europe. The group consists of two companies: ObjectWay Financial Software SpA - the parent company - and ObjectWay iTec SpA.
target parent: Thomson Reuters
target: eXimius
eXimius is a front-office investment, wealth, and relationship management workflow application. It provides an easy-to-use decision support platform for the efficient and effective management of client assets.
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announced 12/12/2012 via

NASDAQ OMX, will purchase Investor Relations, Public Relations and Multimedia Solutions Businesses from Thomson Reuters Corporate Services

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synopsis: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. has made a binding offer to acquire Thomson Reuters Investor Relations, Public Relations and Multimedia Solutions businesses, which provide insight, analytics and communications solutions to more than 7,000 clients worldwide. The TR Corporate Services will be integrated into NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions.
buyer parent:The NASDAQ OMX Group
buyer: NASDAQ OMX
NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions is one of the leading providers in the industry with innovative products and services that power global business communications for today's forward-thinking public and private companies.
seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: Thomson Reuters Corporate Services
The clients of Thomson Reuters Investor Relations, Public Relations and Multimedia Solutions businesses rely on the company's desktop, mobile and multimedia solutions to monitor markets and peers, prioritize their outreach, reach and engage target audiences and measure the impact of their programs.
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$390
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closed 10/10/2012 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters Accelus, purchased E-learning Business from Knowledge Platform

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters Accelus announced that it has acquired the governance, risk and compliance e-learning business of Knowledge Platform, a leading provider of compliance assessment and regulatory implementation learning programs within financial services and other highly-regulated industries in Asia and the Middle East.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson Reuters Accelus
Thomson Reuters Accelus provides technologies and solutions that enable firms to manage business risk and drive business value. It is a comprehensive suite of solutions built to address the GRC challenges of legal, compliance, audit, and risk management professionals.
seller: Knowledge Platform
Knowledge Platform is one of Asia-Pacific’s leading instructional design, e-learning content development and learning technology solutions companies. Established in early 2000, Knowledge Platform has offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Delhi and Islamabad.
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closed 10/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

Thomson Reuters, acquired Avanon AG

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced the completion of its acquisition of Avanon, a provider of integrated operational risk management software, to further help clients tackle and achieve process efficiencies in managing enterprise and operational risk.
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: Avanon AG
Avanon helps CFOs, CROs, CIOs and controllers gain tangible benefits from their enterprise risk and compliance programs. Organizations worldwide use Avanon's solution to deliver valuable results for some of the most heavily regulated industries.
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closed 1/2/2013 via PR Newswire

Ryan, LLC, purchased Property Tax Services Business from OneSource

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synopsis: Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, announced it has acquired Thomson Reuters Property Tax Services business. The acquisition will add an estimated 600 property tax and unclaimed property professionals. The featured product of the Property Tax Services business is part of OneSource.
buyer: Ryan, LLC
Ryan is an award-winning global tax services firm, with the largest indirect tax practice in North America and the seventh largest corporate tax practice in the United States. The Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services.
seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: OneSource
OneSource Property Tax is a family of software applications and professional services designed to precisely and efficiently manage property tax compliance needs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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announced 8/8/2012 via BNC Analysis

One North Interactive LLC, will purchase from Hubbard One

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synopsis: One North Interactive LLC, an agency dedicated to serving the creative, strategic, analytical and technological needs of legal and professional services organizations, announced its formation and its agreement to acquire the Hubbard One web group from Thomson Reuters. Hubbard One provides a software platform to power attorney biographies.
buyer: One North Interactive LLC
One North Interactive is an agency dedicated to serving the creative, strategic, analytical and technological needs of legal and professional services organizations.
seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: Hubbard One
Hubbard One After developed the first database-generated software platform to power attorney biographies on a law firm website, Hubbard One continues to channel its deep understanding of the legal space into the most comprehensive platform for legal marketing and business development.
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closed 9/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Thomson Reuters Scientific, acquired MarkMonitor Inc.

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synopsis: The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has officially completed the acquisition of MarkMonitor®, a global leader in online brand protection. The acquisition of MarkMonitor, headquartered in San Francisco, will strengthen the broad portfolio of intellectual property solutions from Thomson Reuters.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson Reuters Scientific
Thomson Intellectual Property & Science provides integrated information solutions to researchers and librarians, physicians and pharmacists, and other professionals worldwide. It offers Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, and Scholarly Research, Publishing & Analysis services.
target parent: Institutional Venture Partners
target: MarkMonitor Inc.
As a global leader in online brand protection, MarkMonitor uses a SaaS delivery model to provide advanced technology and expertise that protects the revenues and reputations of the world's leading brands.
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closed 8/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Thomson Reuters, acquired FXall

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced that it has completed its acquisition of FXall, the leading multi-bank electronic foreign exchange platform.
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: FXall
FXall is the leading independent electronic foreign exchange platform, giving institutional clients a trading edge with choice of execution, end-to-end workflow management, and straight through processing.
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$626 [$557]
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$123
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$47
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closed 6/25/2012 via Reuters

Thomson Reuters, acquired Zawya Limited

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has acquired Zawya Limited, a regional provider of business intelligence and unique tools for financial professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The firm's wide range of content and tools include profiles on the top companies in the MENA region, as well as an online network for 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: Zawya Limited
Zawya is the leading online business intelligence platform focusing on the Middle East & North Africa, enabling nearly 1 million professionals to find and connect to the right business and investment opportunities in the region.
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closed 6/8/2012 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters, acquired Apsmart

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has acquired Apsmart, a London-based mobile platform and product development firm that was majority owned by DN Capital. The Apsmart acquisition will improve Thomson Reuters ability to provide customers with mobile solutions that drive a competitive differentiation in the marketplace.
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: DN Capital Limited
target: Apsmart
Founded in 2009 by DN Capital and Rahul Powar, creator of the first Shazam iPhone application, Apsmart is at the cutting edge of mobile build and design. The team is well known for creating connected, data-driven applications for iOS and Android devices.
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closed 6/6/2012 via BusinessWire

Veritas Capital Partners, acquired Thomson Reuters' Healthcare Business

See 62 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The sale of Thomson Reuters Healthcare business to an affiliate of Veritas Capital has completed. The company’s many well-known brands, established in more than 30 years of leadership in the healthcare industry, include Advantage Suite®, Action OI®, MarketScan®, 100 Top Hospitals®, CareDiscoveryTM, and Micromedex®.
buyer: Veritas Capital Partners
Veritas Capital is a private equity firm specializing in investments in leveraged recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth capital investments. The firm seeks to invest in companies involved in technology and outsourcing services to the government.
target parent: Thomson Reuters
target: Thomson Reuters' Healthcare Business
Thomson Reuters' Healthcare business provides data, analytics and performance benchmarking solutions and services to hospitals, health systems, employers, health plans, government agencies and healthcare professionals.
price ($mm)
$1,250
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closed 4/11/2012 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters, acquired Fast Facts Computer Systems Ltd.

See 248 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has acquired the tax software business of Fast Facts, a leading tax software provider based in Mumbai, India.
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: Fast Facts Computer Systems Ltd.
Headquartered in Mumbai with 35 employees, Fast Facts is the leading withholding tax software provider in India. It serves approximately 10,000 professionals and small firms, including the Big 4 accounting firms, banks and multinational corporations (MNCs).
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closed 3/22/2012 via BNC Analysis

Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting, acquired BizActions

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has acquired BizActions, expanding the company’s marketing services. BizActions is one of the largest digital newsletter and Web marketing providers for accounting firms in North America.
buyer parent:Thomson Reuters
buyer: Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting
Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting is the leading provider of technology and information solutions, as well as integrated tax compliance software and services to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government.
target: BizActions
BizActions provides professional service firms with customized, content-rich email newsletters and a host of other helpful SaaS applications to improve communication efforts with clients, prospects, partners, and team members.
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closed 5/9/2012 via GlobeNewswire

SS&C Technologies, Inc., acquired Portia

See 377 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has completed its acquisition of Thomson Reuters PORTIA business, an industry leading middle-to-back office investment operations platform.
buyer: SS&C Technologies, Inc.(SSNC:$551.84)
SS&C Technologies is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the global financial services industry. Founded in 1986, SS&C has its headquarters in Windsor, Connecticut and offices around the world.
target parent: Thomson Reuters
target: Portia
PORTIA is the industry's premier middle-to-back office solution, automating the operations of more than 200 investment managers in over 40 countries worldwide. PORTIA Outsourcing Services manages and services some or all of your middle-to-back office operation.
price ($mm)
$170
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announced 2/2/2012 via PR Newswire

KPMG International, will purchase Indirect Tax Managed Services Business from OneSource

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Propelling itself into position as a global market leader in indirect tax compliance services, KPMG LLP announced its acquisition of the U.S. assets of Thomson Reuters Corporation's widely respected ONESOURCE® Indirect Tax Managed Services business.
buyer: KPMG International
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. The company operates in 150 countries and has 138,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss entity.
seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: OneSource
ONESOURCE is a breakthrough tax product platform provided by the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters. It enables tax departments of all sizes to better manage compliance and risk.
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European Professional Publishing Group GmbH, will acquire Reed Business Information GmbH

See 193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The specialty publishing group European Professional Publishing Group announced that it is acquiring the German specialty publisher Reed Business Information GmbH. Reed Business provides a broad offering of specialty journals, specialty books, services and online products for architects in over 70 countries and four languages.
buyer: European Professional Publishing Group GmbH
The European Professional Publishing Group (EPPG) is a Munich-based publishing group for medium-size publishers in the field of specialty information and specialty interests. Group companies grow and develop organically as well as through additional investment and acquisitions.
target parent: Reed Elsevier
target: Reed Business Information GmbH
Reed Business Information GmbH provides a broad offering of specialty journals, specialty books, services and online products for architects in over 70 countries and four languages under the DETAIL brand.
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closed 11/9/2006 via Company Press Release

Summit Business Media, LLC, acquired Pfingsten Publishing LLC

See 193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: William F. Reilly and Wind Point Partners, a private equity firm, announced today the formation of Summit Business Media, which simultaneously acquired Pfingsten Publishing and Highline Media. Mr. Reilly will be Chairman and CEO of Summit.
buyer parent:Wind Point Partners
buyer: Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media, LLC is a business-to-business media company that serves three market groups: The Art Group, The Financial Services Group, and The Industrial Group.
target parent: Pfingsten Partners, L.P.
target: Pfingsten Publishing LLC
Pfingsten Publishing L.L.C. is a business-to-business media company that serves three market groups: The Art Group; The Financial Services Group, and The Industrial Group.
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closed 8/24/2006 via Company Press Release

Database Ready, LLC, acquired Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory

See 193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Database Ready, LLC, a provider of services and software that are used by financial, database, directory and other publishers, has acquired Edwards Information, LLC, publisher of the Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory.
buyer: Database Ready, LLC
Database Ready consists of three distinct business operations:software distribution services (it helps software companies sell their software); directory publishing; and database and content management services.
target: Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory
A man with money who made his millions buying and selling radio stations.
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announced 2/5/2013 via Folio: First Day

Electra Partners LLP, will acquire UBM Delta

See 569 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UBM has agreed to sell “the bulk” of its data services business for $252 million to Electra Partners. The combined business units, known as “Delta,” include Health, Technology and IP, Trade and Transport, and Paper.
buyer: Electra Partners LLP
Electra Partners is an independent, private equity fund manager with over 25 years experience in the mid market. They look at opportunities across all sectors, and typically look to invest £40 - £100 million of equity, in deals of up to £300 million enterprise value.
target parent: United Business Media Limited
target: UBM Delta
UBM Delta provides data and information products which professionals use to support their decision-making and in their day-to-day business activities. UBM Delta's data services business units include Health, Technology and IP, Trade and Transport, and Paper.
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$252
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closed 1/31/2013 via BNC Analysis

ITE Group, Plc., acquired Trade-Link Exhibition Group

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Conference and exhibition organizer ITE Group has announced that it acquired a 75 percent stake in Trade-Link Exhibition Group, a Malaysian-registered company. Trade Link runs a number of events that take place together annually at Kuala Lumpur's Putra World Trade Centre.
buyer: ITE Group, Plc.(ITE:LSE:$279.71)
ITE Group creates marketplaces for business by organizing leading trade exhibitions and conferences in growing and developing markets. The group organizes over 250 trade exhibitions and conferences each year in 15 countries and employs over 1000 staff in 28 offices worldwide.
target: Trade-Link Exhibition Group
Trade-Link Exhibition Group is Malaysia’s largest home-grown organizer of exhibitions and specialized events, creating high profile, targeted industry events where suppliers and buyers come together in a business setting to do business.
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$6.32*
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closed 7/5/2012 via BNC Analysis

Deutsche Messe AG, acquired spring Messe Management

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Deutsche Messe has acquired a majority share in Mannheim-based trade fair organizer Spring Messe Management (Spring). The company spring Messe Management was founded in Mannheim in 1998 and has a staff of around 50.
buyer: Deutsche Messe AG
Deutsche Messe, based in Hannover, Germany, is the world's foremost trade fair company. Deutsche Messe develops, plans and runs trade fairs and exhibitions in Germany and abroad.
target: spring Messe Management
Spring Messe Management, a trade fair organizer, was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1998. spring‘s trade shows are staged in 11 European cities and address the themes of HR management, further education, eLearning, the public sector and corporate health.
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closed 2/1/2010 via Company Press Release

Ten Alps plc, purchased Asian Assets from Reed Business Information

See 179 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 12/2/2009 via Company Press Release

Future Foundation Group, acquired Future Foundation Group

See 169 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The management team at consumer insight agency the Future Foundation has completed a buy-out of the firm from parent company Experian.
buyer: Future Foundation Group
Future Foundation’s core expertise is based on identifying and forecasting social and consumer trends and determining the extent of their impacts on markets, services, brands and products.
target parent: Experian Information Solutions
target: Future Foundation Group
Future Foundation’s core expertise is based on identifying and forecasting social and consumer trends and determining the extent of their impacts on markets, services, brands and products.
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closed 10/11/2007 via BNC Analysis

Jaarbeurs Holding BV, acquired VNU Exhibitions Europe BV

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jaarbeurs (Holding) BV has reached an agreement in principle with The Nielsen Company to acquire Nielsen’s 50% of the shares in VNU Exhibitions Europe. In doing so, Jaarbeurs will become the full owner of the company, which organizes 60 national and international fairs annually.
buyer: Jaarbeurs Holding BV
Jaarbeurs Holding operates as a strategic holding company and provides support in the areas of finance, legal affairs, ICT, Human Resources and the development of the organisation. Jaarbeurs Utrecht hosts trade fairs, consumer events, conferences, meetings and other activities.
target parent: The Nielsen Company, Inc.
target: VNU Exhibitions Europe BV
VNU Exhibitions Europe BV organizes fairs in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Russia. The company organizes fairs in the areas of industry, construction, and information technology; consumer events; and healthcare, education, retail, and agro businesses.
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$51*
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closed 5/31/2007 via BusinessWire

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired Advanstar Communications Inc.

See 179 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
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20.1x
closed 1/22/2007 via Company Press Release

GF Capital Management & Advisors, LLC, acquired Trade Service Corporation

See 569 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GF Capital Private Equity Fund, L.P. closed its investment in Trade Service Company, LLC, a leading database provider of robust product and pricing solutions to 18,000 subscribers, primarily in the electrical, plumbing/HVAC, automotive and office product markets.
buyer: GF Capital Management & Advisors, LLC
GF Capital Management & Advisors, LLC is an alternative investment firm based in New York City with more than $5.0 billion in assets under management on a consolidated basis. GF Capital is active in three main businesses: Private Equity, Real Estate, and Portfolio Management / Wealth Management.
target: Trade Service Corporation
Trade Service Corporation is the leading provider of standardized product and price information to the electrical, plumbing/PVF, HVACR, industrial MRO, and office products industries.
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closed 10/31/2006 via BusinessWire

Avenue A/Razorfish, acquired E-Crusade

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avenue A | Razorfish, the largest interactive marketing services firm in the U.S. and an operating unit of aQuantive, Inc. announced the acquisition of e-Crusade, a creative agency for digital marketing based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. e-Crusade will retain its brand identity and existing leadership team and will operate as a subsidiary.
buyer parent:aQuantive, Inc.
buyer: Avenue A/Razorfish
Razorfish is one of the largest interactive marketing and technology companies in the world. With a demonstrated commitment to innovation, Razorfish counsels its clients on how to leverage digital channels such as the Web, mobile devices, in-store technologies and other emerging media.
target: E-Crusade
e-Crusade is the leading digital marketing agency in Greater China that excels in providing full digital consulting and development services to world-renowned companies and brands, including Coca-Cola, HSBC, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Nike, PCCW and Xbox.
price ($mm)
$2.95
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closed 8/8/2006 via BNC Analysis

International Data Group, purchased UK publishing assets, including MIS UK and the Market Base database from Fairfax Media Ltd.

See 70 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In the UK, Fairfax will sell IDG its UK publishing assets, including MIS UK and the Market Base database.
buyer: 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.
seller: 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.
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closed 4/28/2006 via PR Newswire

RR Donnelley, acquired OfficeTiger

See 278 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has completed its previously announced purchase of OfficeTiger. The acquisition agreement was announced on March 20, 2006. This concludes RR Donnelley's second acquisition of a leading BPO provider in less than a year.
buyer: RR Donnelley(RRD:$10,187.30)
RR Donnelley is a global provider of integrated communications. The company employs a suite of leading Internet based capabilities and other resources to provide premedia, printing, logistics and business process outsourcing products and services.
target: OfficeTiger
Founded in 1999, OfficeTiger is the largest diversified, judgment-based business process outsourcing solution provider with four service divisions characterized by industry-specific, real-time, services that support core functions of our clients' organizations.
price ($mm)
$250
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closed 11/17/2005 via PR Newswire

Publicis Groupe SA, acquired eventive Holding

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Publicis Groupe announces the acquisition of a majority stake in eventive Holding, the No. 1 event group in Austria and a key player in Germany and Switzerland.
buyer: Publicis Groupe SA(PGPEF:$8,715.95)
Publicis Groupe is the world's fourth largest communications group, as well as world's second largest media counsel and buying group. Groupe's communication activities cover advertising, through three autonomous global advertising networks: Leo Burnett, Publicis, and Saatchi & Saatchi.
target: eventive Holding
eventive Holding is the No. 1 event group in Austria and a key player in Germany and Switzerland. Our projects reflect the know-how that comes nearly 15 years of operation and 1,500 succesful events at more than 500 Locations all over the globe.
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closed 10/3/2005 via BusinessWire

U.S. Equity Partners, L.P., acquired PRIMEDIA Business Information

See 200 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wasserstein & Co., LP, along with investment partners Highfields Capital Management and Lexington Partners, announced the completion of the purchase of PRIMEDIA's Business Information segment for $385 million in cash.
buyer parent:Wasserstein & Co., LP
buyer: U.S. Equity Partners, L.P.
U.S. Equity Partners, LP, a private equity investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein Perella & Co., is a leading investor in the rapidly growing online media and Internet space, particularly in professional vertical markets.
target parent: Primedia, Inc.
target: PRIMEDIA Business Information
Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S. The company's market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 96 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products.
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announced 6/1/2005 via Reuters

T&F Informa plc, will acquire Institute for International Research

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Britain's T&F Informa is to buy conference organiser IIR Holdings for $1.4 billion in cash, the publishing and exhibitions firm said on Wednesday, boosting its presence in the lucrative North American market. IIR is a privately-held firm which arranges over 1,400 conferences worldwide every year.
buyer: T&F Informa plc(IFPJF:$1,226.50)
Informa plc is the leading international provider of specialist information and services for the academic and scientific, professional and commercial business communities.
target: Institute for International Research
The Institute for International Research is an independent, privately owned company with an international network of offices and events in 36 countries. Delivers the very latest information to business professionals in the form of conferences, courses, seminars, exhibitions and publications.
price ($mm)
$1,337
rev ($mm)
$608
EBITDA ($mm)
$92
EV / rev
2.3x
EV / EBITDA
15.2x
closed 6/1/2005 via Company Press Release

Experian Information Solutions, acquired Future Foundation Group

See 169 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Experian®, the global information solutions group, has acquired the Future Foundation Group, a leading London-based consumer think-tank and strategic consultancy.
buyer: Experian Information Solutions
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 90 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.
target: Future Foundation Group
Future Foundation’s core expertise is based on identifying and forecasting social and consumer trends and determining the extent of their impacts on markets, services, brands and products.
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closed 5/5/2004 via PR Newswire

Video Monitoring Services of America, LP, acquired Mediamon

See 569 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Video Monitoring Services (VMS), the world leader in news and advertising monitoring and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired Mediamon, the nation's fifth largest broadcast monitoring company.
buyer: Video Monitoring Services of America, LP
VMS is a world leader in the retrieval, management and analysis of news and advertising information providing unique services and products for public relations firms, advertising agencies and marketers worldwide. VMS' global advertising database is the largest in the world containing over 3 million
target: Mediamon
Broadcast news media outlets surround us, and it is very important to a company’s interests to monitor information contained in those news broadcasts. That is where Mediamon comes into the picture. Our vast database is a collection of information that is vital to your company and your company’s ima
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closed 1/7/2013 via PR Newswire

Wicks Group of Companies, acquired McMurry/TMG, LLC

See 171 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McMurry and TMG Custom Media, two industry-leading content marketing pioneers, have merged to create the nation's largest independent full-service content marketing agency. The Wicks Group of Companies has taken a majority ownership stake in the new company, which will be called McMurry/TMG, LLC.
buyer: Wicks Group of Companies
The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. is a private equity firm based in New York City that invests in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education and media industries principally in the United States and Canada.
target: McMurry/TMG, LLC
McMurry/TMG, LLC provides a comprehensive range of content marketing services, including content strategy, content creation in all popular forms, content distribution and campaign analytics, to an array of businesses, associations and institutions.
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$100
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6634
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European Professional Publishing Group GmbH
European Professional Publishing Group GmbH
The European Professional Publishing Group (EPPG) is a Munich-based publishing group for medium-size publishers in the field of specialty information and specialty interests. Group companies grow and develop organically as well as through additional investment and acquisitions.
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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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$346.46
EBIT ($mm)
$228.26
Net Income ($mm)
$158.17
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6000
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Forrester Research Inc.
Forrester Research Inc.
Forrester Research is an independent research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice to global leaders in business and technology. It works with professionals in 19 key roles at major companies providing proprietary research, customer insight, consulting, events, and more.
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2011
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$283.62
EBITDA ($mm)
$50.13
EBIT ($mm)
$42.21
Net Income ($mm)
$23.01
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1208
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ITE Group, Plc.
ITE Group, Plc.
ITE Group creates marketplaces for business by organizing leading trade exhibitions and conferences in growing and developing markets. The group organizes over 250 trade exhibitions and conferences each year in 15 countries and employs over 1000 staff in 28 offices worldwide.
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2012
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$279.71
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$50.41
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1040
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Video Monitoring Services of America, LP
VMS is a world leader in the retrieval, management and analysis of news and advertising information providing unique services and products for public relations firms, advertising agencies and marketers worldwide. VMS' global advertising database is the largest in the world containing over 3 million
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1998
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$34.00
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315
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CloserStill Media
CloserStill Media
CloserStill Holdings Limited engages in mid-sized business to business exhibitions and event businesses through its subsidiaries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
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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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Edwards Information, LLC
Database Ready consists of three distinct business operations:software distribution services (it helps software companies sell their software); directory publishing; and database and content management services.
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Fiera Milano International SPA
Fiera Milano International SPA
Fiera Milano's group of companies are divided into two business areas: management of spaces and services and organization of exhibitions and conferences.
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Future Foundation Group
Future Foundation Group
Future Foundation’s core expertise is based on identifying and forecasting social and consumer trends and determining the extent of their impacts on markets, services, brands and products.
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