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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 7/4/2012 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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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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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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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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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.
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$8.55
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$4
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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 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.
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$39
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$15
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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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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 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 9/6/2005 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 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 7/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Argus Media Ltd., acquired DeWitt and Company Inc

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synopsis: Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus Media Inc announced the acquisition of DeWitt & Company Inc (DeWitt), a provider of market assessments and business intelligence to the petrochemical industries. DeWitt provides valuable and unique intelligence on the global petrochemicals markets.
buyer: 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.
target: DeWitt and Company Inc
DeWitt is a leading provider of petrochemical market intelligence, pricing data and consulting services and is based in Houston, Texas. DeWitt's coverage includes aromatics, olefins, butadiene, methanol, MTBE, hydrocarbon resins and other petrochemicals.
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closed 2/28/2012 via PR Newswire

UBM Asia, acquired Renewable Energy India

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synopsis: UBM plc announced that it has acquired Renewable Energy India exhibition on behalf of UBM Asia from the Exhibitions India Pvt Ltd. Renewable Energy India is an annual exhibition held in New Delhi to serve the Indian renewable energy market. It focuses on non-depleting and environmentally-friendly renewable energy sources.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Asia
UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. It has over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services.
target parent: Exhibitions India Pvt Ltd.
target: Renewable Energy India
Renewable Energy India is an annual exhibition held in New Delhi to serve the Indian renewable energy market. It focuses on non-depleting and environmentally-friendly renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydro, cogeneration and geothermal.
price ($mm)
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$2
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closed 7/18/2011 via Company Press Release

Reed Exhibition Companies, acquired All-Energy

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synopsis: Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events organiser, has acquired Media Generation Events Ltd, the organisers of All-Energy, the UK's largest alternative energy exhibition and conference. The All-Energy Exhibition & Conference has been held in Aberdeen since 2001 and is the UK's largest event devoted to all forms of clean and renewable energy.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Reed Exhibition Companies
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organiser, with over 460 events in 36 countries. Reed organises a wide range of events, including trade and consumer exhibitions, conferences and meetings. Its portfolio of over 460 events serves 44 industry sectors.
target parent: Qatar MICE Development Institute
target: All-Energy
All-Energy is the UK's largest alternative energy exhibition and conference. The All-Energy Exhibition & Conference has been held in Aberdeen, ‘The Energy City’, since 2001 and is the UK's largest event devoted to all forms of clean and renewable energy.
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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.
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$3.67
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$1
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)
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$80
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0.0x
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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 5/15/2007 via BusinessWire

Access Intelligence, acquired daratechPLANT Conference

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 4/8/2013 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Fekete Associates Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc. announced it has acquired Fekete Associates, a leading provider of integrated reservoir management software and services to the oil and gas industry. The products and services offered by Fekete build on existing IHS Energy solutions and provide new opportunity to expand Fekete offerings to a high-growth global energy marketplace.
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: Fekete Associates Inc.
Fekete is a leading provider of integrated reservoir and production engineering tools and workflow solutions to the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry.
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closed 1/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

IHS, Inc., acquired Energy Publishing, Inc

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synopsis: IHS Inc. announced it has acquired Energy Publishing. Energy Publishing Inc is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based publishing company that produces a variety of newsletters and databases for the U.S. and international coal and energy industries.
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: Energy Publishing, Inc
Energy Publishing Inc is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based publishing company that produces a variety of newsletters and databases for the U.S. and international coal and energy industries.
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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 12/12/2012 via Company Press Release

IHS, Inc., acquired Dodson Data Systems

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analytics, announced it has acquired the business of Dodson Data Systems. Dodson Data Systems is a leading provider of strategic information for companies engaged in oil and gas operations located in the offshore Gulf of Mexico and onshore United States.
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: Dodson Data Systems
Dodson Data Systems provides information to the oil and gas industry benchmarking proficiency for offshore drilling, completion and production operations and drilling operations onshore USA.
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closed 7/11/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Invention Machine Corporation

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, has acquired Invention Machine. Invention Machine is a leader in semantic search technology that uncovers relevant insights held within a wealth of internal and external knowledge sources, transforming the underlying data into actionable intelligence.
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: Invention Machine Corporation
Invention Machine is a leader in semantic search technology that uncovers relevant insights held within a wealth of internal and external knowledge sources. Its Goldfire software connects innovation and knowledge workers, on-demand, to one another.
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$40
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closed 7/2/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired CyberRegs

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, announced that it has acquired the CyberRegs® business from Citation Technologies, Inc. to help customers make business decisions about regulatory compliance for Enterprise Sustainability Management.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost.
target parent: Citation Technologies, Inc.
target: CyberRegs
CyberRegs is the most comprehensive source of current full-text regulatory compliance information available. The feature-rich web portal provides access to domestic and international EHS regulatory content includes the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, and U.S. Code.
price ($mm)
$11
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closed 7/9/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired GlobalSpec, Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, has completed the closing of its acquisition of GlobalSpec, Inc., the leading specialized vertical search, product information and global access point providing critical digital information tied to key Product Engineering and Design workflows for seven million engineers.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost.
target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: GlobalSpec, Inc.
Based in East Greenbush, NY, GlobalSpec is the leading specialized vertical search, information services and e-publishing company serving the engineering, manufacturing and related scientific and technical market segments.
price ($mm)
$135
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closed 5/11/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired XeDAR Geospatial

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synopsis: IHS Inc. announced that it has acquired XēDAR Corporation, a leading developer and provider of geospatial information products and services. XēDAR collects high-resolution aerial digital imagery, both multispectral and laser, then processes and enhances the resulting data, and sells the products to government and commercial clients.
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: XeDAR Geospatial
XeDAR Corporation provides systems analysis services to the federal government, as well as geospatial databases to many of the world’s largest oil companies and the government. Its solutions play a key role in the successful operations of a broad spectrum of commercial and government organizations.
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$28
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closed 3/29/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired BDW Automotive GmbH

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synopsis: IHS Inc. the leading global source of information and analytics, announced that it has acquired BDW Automotive GmbH, a leader in the development of information and planning systems and intelligent processing of vehicle databases for the automotive industry.
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: BDW Automotive GmbH
BDW Automotive supports leading manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and financial companies worldwide in the development of new sales potential, the optimisation of production capacities, and the reorganisation of sales networks.
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$8.00
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closed 3/22/2012 via BNC Analysis

IHS, Inc., acquired IMS Research

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analytics, announced that it has acquired IMS Research, a leading independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry.
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: IMS Research
IMS Research is a leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry, offering syndicated market studies, custom research and consultancy services. Clients include most of the household names in the industry.
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$46
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closed 3/5/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Displaybank

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, announced that it has acquired Displaybank, a global authority in market research and consulting for the display industry. The transaction represents the company’s first acquisition of an Asia Pacific-based company.
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: Displaybank
Displaybank is a global authority in market research and consulting for the electronic display industry. Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Displaybank has solidified its position as the global leader in the display industry and solar market research.
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closed 3/5/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired CAPS

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analytics, announced that it has acquired the Computer Assisted Product Selection (CAPS) electronic components database and tools business, including CAPS Expert, from PartMiner 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 parent: BV Investment Partners
target: CAPS
The CAPS database is a leading source for identifying specific electronic components based on engineering specifications. It combines information on more than 265 million physical devices, along with intuitive tools for integration into engineering design processes and applications.
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closed 3/5/2012 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Hild Technology Services, Inc

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analytics, announced that it has acquired the digital oil and gas pipeline and infrastructure information business from Hild Technology Services.
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: Hild Technology Services, Inc
Hild Technology Services, Inc offers digital pipeline data for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping service for USA, Canada, Mexico, and offshore. Their service can be purchased as a national file, by the state, or by the county.
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closed 11/11/2011 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Purvin & Gertz, Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, has acquired Purvin & Gertz, Inc., a global advisory and market research firm that provides technical, commercial and strategic advice to international clients in the petroleum refining, natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and petrochemical industries.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost.
target: Purvin & Gertz, Inc.
Purvin & Gertz, Inc. is a well-established global advisory and market research firm that provides technical, commercial and strategic advice to international clients in the petroleum refining, natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and petrochemical industries.
price ($mm)
$29
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closed 8/11/2011 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, announced it has completed the closing of its acquisition of Seismic Micro-Technology (SMT), a market leader for geoscience software. SMT's KINGDOM software allows geoscientists to focus on the analysis, not on managing the tools.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost.
target: Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc
Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc., a market leader for geoscience software, helps organizations find oil and gas faster. The company's KINGDOM software allows geoscientists to focus on the analysis, not on managing the tools.
price ($mm)
$502
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$60
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$25
EV / rev
8.4x
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20.2x
closed 4/27/2011 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Dyadem International Ltd.

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synopsis: IHS Inc. has announced it has acquired Dyadem International, Ltd., the market leader in Operational Risk Management and Quality Risk Management solutions. The company provides software and services that empower companies to discover and manage the risks to people and products in the design and manufacturing processes.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information and insight in pivotal areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy, economics, geopolitical risk, sustainability and supply chain management.
target: Dyadem International Ltd.
Dyadem International Ltd. is the market leader in Operational Risk Management and Quality Risk Management solutions. Dyadem provides software and services that empower companies to discover and manage the risks to people and products in the design and manufacturing processes.
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closed 4/18/2011 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired ODS-Petrodata Inc

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synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, announced that it has acquired ODS-Petrodata, a premier provider of data, information and market intelligence to the offshore energy industry.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS Inc. is the leading source of information and insight in pivotal areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy, economics, geopolitical risk, sustainability and supply chain management.
target: ODS-Petrodata Inc
ODS-Petrodata (ODSP) is a premier provider of data, information and market intelligence to the offshore energy industry. ODSP is committed to delivering high-quality market intelligence, data, publications and analysis tools to the energy sector.
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closed 11/19/2010 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired iSuppli Corporation

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synopsis: IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight, announced it has completed the closing of its acquisition of iSuppli Corporation, the global leader in technology value chain research and advisory services.
buyer: IHS, Inc.(IHS:$1,529.87)
IHS is a leading source of information and insight in pivotal areas that shape today’s business landscape: energy, economics, geopolitical risk, sustainability and supply chain management.
target: iSuppli Corporation
iSuppli Corporation is the global leader in technology value chain research and advisory services. Services afforded by iSuppli range from electronic component research to device-specific application market forecasts, and from teardown analysis to consumer electronics.
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$94
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closed 9/22/2010 via BusinessWire

IHS, Inc., acquired Atrion International, Inc.

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synopsis: IHS Inc., a leading global source of critical information and insight, announced the acquisition of two leading environmental health and safety information companies, Atrion International Inc., and Syntex Management Systems Inc.
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: Atrion International, Inc.
Atrion International, Inc. provides materials compliance solutions worldwide. The company offers Materials Compliance Suite, which includes software applications, regulatory content, and access to regulatory portals, and Compliance Suite for environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) solution.
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$56
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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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Electra Partners LLP, will acquire UBM Delta

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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 7/31/2008 via BusinessWire

Forrester Research Inc., acquired JupiterResearch

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synopsis: Forrester Research, Inc. has acquired JupiterResearch, LLC, and its parent company, JUPR Holdings, Inc., from MCG Capital Corporation for $23 million in cash plus assumed liabilities, subject to post-closing adjustments, in a strategic purchase that complements Forrester’s syndicated business model.
buyer: Forrester Research Inc.(FORR:$283.62)
Forrester Research identifies and analyzes trends in emerging technology and their impact on business. Forrester's WholeView(TM) Research, Strategic Services, and Events help $1 billion-plus clients understand how technology change affects their customers, strategy, and technology investment.
target parent: MCG Credit Corporation
target: JupiterResearch
JupiterResearch provides unbiased research, analysis and advice, backed by proprietary data, to help companies profit from the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on their business.
price ($mm)
$22
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closed 1/22/2007 via Company Press Release

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

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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 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.

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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 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 3/9/2004 via PR Newswire

MCG Capital Corporation, acquired Kagan World Media

See 145 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MCG Capital Corporation MCGC today announced that it has acquired the assets of Kagan World Media, a media, communications and entertainment research firm based in Carmel, CA.
buyer parent:MCG Credit Corporation
buyer: MCG Capital Corporation(MCGC:$99.83)
MCG Capital Corporation is a solutions-focused commercial finance company providing financing and advisory services to middle market, growth-oriented companies throughout the United States. Our investment objective is to achieve current income and capital gains.
target parent: Primedia, Inc.
target: Kagan World Media
JupiterResearch provides unbiased research, analysis and advice, backed by proprietary data, to help companies profit from the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on their business.
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closed 5/29/2012 via BNC Analysis

Typecraft, acquired MarketPlace Direct

See 68 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TCP Printing (Typecraft) and Marketplace Direct are to merge as the consolidation wave in the US commercial printing industry moves beyond smaller family-owned firms looking to capitalise on the analog to digital transition.
buyer: Typecraft
Typecraft specializes in web and commercial sheetfed printing.
target: MarketPlace Direct
MarketPlace Direct has evolved from a traditional mail house into an integrated cross-media marketing company with the resources to deliver brand/message however, whenever, and to whomever.
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announced 3/10/2010 via AP - Associated Press

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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closed 1/31/2013 via BNC Analysis

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

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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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announced 10/15/2007 via Company Press Release

AAC Capital Partners Holding BV., will acquire Ocean Media Ltd.

See 179 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AAC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Ocean Media Limited, the magazine publisher and exhibition organiser, from its current management team and institutional backers led by the Dublin based private equity firm, Ion Equity. Completion is subject to competition clearance.
buyer: AAC Capital Partners Holding BV.
AAC Capital Partners is a leading Northern European mid-market buyout firm with a unique regional footprint. We lead buy-outs within the €50-€500 million deal range in the consumer, industrial and services sector and target opportunities for majority stakes in profitable, cash-generative companies.
target parent: Ion Equity Limited
target: Ocean Media Ltd.
Ocean Media Limited is a market leading media company involving publishing, exhibitions, conferences, database marketing and new media activities across a diverse range of markets.
price ($mm)
$220
rev ($mm)
$64
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EV / rev
3.2x
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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.
price ($mm)
$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
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5.3x
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20.1x
closed 11/20/2006 via PR Newswire

Avista Capital Partners, acquired Thompson Publishing Group

See 179 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avista Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire the 50% interest it does not already own in Thompson Publishing Group ("TPG") from MidOcean Partners, a private investment firm.
buyer: Avista Capital Partners
Avista Capital Partners is a private equity firm with offices in New York, NY and Houston, TX. Avista's strategy is to make controlling or influential minority investments primarily in growth-oriented media, healthcare and energy companies.
target parent: MidOcean Partners
target: Thompson Publishing Group
Thompson Publishing Group, a D.C.-based information services provider, is been a leading source of analysis and guidance for business and government executives. Professionals rely on Thompson for help in tracking, and complying with, the dynamic regulatory mandates facing their organizations.
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closed 7/25/2006 via PR Newswire

Avista Capital Partners, acquired Thompson Publishing Group

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synopsis: Avista Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a 50% interest in Thompson Publishing Holding Co., Inc. from DLJ Growth Capital Partners, a Credit Suisse private equity fund, at an enterprise value of $130 million.
buyer: Avista Capital Partners
Avista Capital Partners is a private equity firm with offices in New York, NY and Houston, TX. Avista's strategy is to make controlling or influential minority investments primarily in growth-oriented media, healthcare and energy companies.
target parent: Credit Suisse First Boston
target: Thompson Publishing Group
Thompson Publishing Group, a D.C.-based information services provider, is been a leading source of analysis and guidance for business and government executives. Professionals rely on Thompson for help in tracking, and complying with, the dynamic regulatory mandates facing their organizations.
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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.
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$250
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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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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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Ticker: AU:ASP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aspermont Ltd.
Aspermont Ltd.
Aspermont Limited is an Australian integrated print and Internet publisher to the mining, oil and gas and related sectors. Its publishing business is comprised of both printed magazines (print) and Internet news services (net).
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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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2009
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Ticker: IHS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
rev ($mm)
$1,529.87
EBITDA ($mm)
$346.46
EBIT ($mm)
$228.26
Net Income ($mm)
$158.17
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Wilmington Group plc
Wilmington Group plc
Wilmington Group plc is a dynamic and expanding company providing information and training to professional business markets. Their businesses enable professionals and their organizations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge.
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1999
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$70.00
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$12.00
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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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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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Glacier Media, Inc.
Glacier Media, Inc.
Glacier Media Inc. is an information communications company focused on the provision of primary and essential information and related services through print, electronic and online media.
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Coface
Coface serves companies of all sizes and nationalities, operating in all sectors of the economy. Its global credit risk rating, management, insurance and financing offer allows companies to tap the myriad opportunities created by globalisation, armed with first rate information and protection.
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Ticker: TRI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters
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.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$13,278.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$3,516.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,768.00
Net Income ($mm)
$2,070.00
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Ticker: RUKEF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reed Elsevier
Reed Elsevier
Reed Elsevier is a world leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the scientific, medical, legal, risk and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high value and flexible information solutions to professional end users, with increasing emphasis on internet delivery.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$5,261.34
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,643.10
EBIT ($mm)
$1,165.66
Net Income ($mm)
$919.62
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Ticker: WOLTF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wolters Kluwer NV
Wolters Kluwer NV
Wolters Kluwer is a market-leading global information services company. Professionals in the areas of legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and healthcare rely on its leading information-enabled tools and software solutions to manage their business efficiently.
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2011
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$3,354.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$834.00
EBIT ($mm)
$567.00
Net Income ($mm)
$120.00
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17979
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Ticker: IFPJF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Informa plc
Informa plc
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.
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2010
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$1,226.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$339.60
EBIT ($mm)
$181.80
Net Income ($mm)
$98.90
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8000
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Ticker: UBMJF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United Business Media Limited
United Business Media Limited
United Business Media Limited is a London Stock Exchange-listed global media business focusing on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$972.30
EBITDA ($mm)
$215.10
EBIT ($mm)
$160.80
Net Income ($mm)
$75.70
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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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Ticker: FORR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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Ticker: ITE:LSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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Ticker: GSOL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Sources
Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business facilitates trade between Asia and the world using English-language media such as online marketplaces and print/digital magazines.
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2012
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$231.74
EBITDA ($mm)
$44.08
EBIT ($mm)
$34.97
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$30.51
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