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announced 11/30/2010 via Market Wire

Creston plc, will acquire Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Creston plc, the insight and communications group, announces an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and liabilities of both the healthcare public relations business, Cooney/Waters, and the healthcare advocacy business, Alembic Health Communications, Cooney/Waters' wholly owned subsidiary.
buyer: Creston plc(CRE:$20.01)
Creston is an insight and communications company for the 21st century, offering clients seamless access to the latest marketing insights and communications services. Creston companies continuously innovate to provide best-in-class counsel and service for clients and people.
target: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters Group provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
price ($mm)
$9.36
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/30/2011 via Wall Street Journal

Cooney/Waters Group, Inc., acquired The Corkery Group

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cooney Waters LLC, a subsidiary of Creston plc, the Insight and Communications Group, announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of The Corkery Group, a New York based full service health and medical public relations company specialising in product and issues communications for the world's leading health organisations.
buyer parent:Creston plc
buyer: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters is a mid-sized firm that provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
target: The Corkery Group
The Corkery Group is a full-service public relations firm specializing in health and medical communications. The firm is internationally recognized for its expertise in issue-oriented and product communications, and for its work with the world's leading health organizations.
price ($mm)
$6.00
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/13/2011 via

Chandler Chicco Companies, acquired Haas & Healthcare Partner Public Relations

See 31 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Chandler Chicco Companies, a global health communications group and part of inVentiv Health, Inc., announced that it has acquired leading German healthcare communication firm Haas & Health Partner Public Relations, creating an unrivalled healthcare communication capability in Germany.
buyer parent:Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
buyer: Chandler Chicco Companies
Chandler Chicco Companies is a global health communications group that delivers perspective and creative know-how. It offers capabilities spanning PR, digital/social media, medical/scientific education, marketing and branding, graphic design, event production & research/measurement.
target: Haas & Healthcare Partner Public Relations
Haas & Health Partner Public Relations is a leading pure-play healthcare communications agency in Germany. It provides PR and integrated marketing services to healthcare clients, including market access support, medical education, dialogue marketing and promotional support.
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closed 12/13/2011 via PR Newswire

Chandler Chicco Companies, acquired SanCom Creative Communication Solutions

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synopsis: Chandler Chicco Companies, a global health communications group and part of inVentiv Health, Inc., announced that it has acquired leading German healthcare communication firm SanCom Creative Communication Solutions, creating an unrivalled healthcare communication capability in Germany.
buyer parent:Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
buyer: Chandler Chicco Companies
Chandler Chicco Companies is a global health communications group that delivers perspective and creative know-how. They offer capabilities spanning public relations, digital/social media, medical/scientific education, marketing and branding, graphic design, event production & research/measurement.
target: SanCom Creative Communication Solutions
SanCom Creative Communication Solutions is a pure-play integrated healthcare communications service provider with a focus on public relations and integrated marketing. It merges scientific understanding with strategic thinking and a highly creative approach.
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closed 11/30/2011 via Wall Street Journal

Cooney/Waters Group, Inc., acquired The Corkery Group

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cooney Waters LLC, a subsidiary of Creston plc, the Insight and Communications Group, announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of The Corkery Group, a New York based full service health and medical public relations company specialising in product and issues communications for the world's leading health organisations.
buyer parent:Creston plc
buyer: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters is a mid-sized firm that provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
target: The Corkery Group
The Corkery Group is a full-service public relations firm specializing in health and medical communications. The firm is internationally recognized for its expertise in issue-oriented and product communications, and for its work with the world's leading health organizations.
price ($mm)
$6.00
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/30/2010 via Market Wire

Creston plc, will acquire Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Creston plc, the insight and communications group, announces an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and liabilities of both the healthcare public relations business, Cooney/Waters, and the healthcare advocacy business, Alembic Health Communications, Cooney/Waters' wholly owned subsidiary.
buyer: Creston plc(CRE:$20.01)
Creston is an insight and communications company for the 21st century, offering clients seamless access to the latest marketing insights and communications services. Creston companies continuously innovate to provide best-in-class counsel and service for clients and people.
target: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters Group provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
price ($mm)
$9.36
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/28/2012 via BNC Analysis

Creston Health, acquired DJM Digital Solutions Ltd

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synopsis: Creston plc announced the acquisition of 75 percent of the share capital of DJM Digital Solutions Ltd, a UK-based digital healthcare agency. Creston's Health division and DJM have had a successful trading relationship and have many clients in common.
buyer parent:Creston plc
buyer: Creston Health
Creston Health unites some of the best known and most established agencies in the healthcare sector to deliver innovative and leading edge thinking to clients' global brands and organisations.
target: DJM Digital Solutions Ltd
DJM Digital Solutions Ltd is a UK-based digital healthcare agency. Providing innovative creative, technology and digital solutions, it helps clients engage with their audiences using the most advanced communications platforms.
price ($mm)
$1.92*
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/30/2011 via Wall Street Journal

Cooney/Waters Group, Inc., acquired The Corkery Group

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cooney Waters LLC, a subsidiary of Creston plc, the Insight and Communications Group, announced the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of The Corkery Group, a New York based full service health and medical public relations company specialising in product and issues communications for the world's leading health organisations.
buyer parent:Creston plc
buyer: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters is a mid-sized firm that provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
target: The Corkery Group
The Corkery Group is a full-service public relations firm specializing in health and medical communications. The firm is internationally recognized for its expertise in issue-oriented and product communications, and for its work with the world's leading health organizations.
price ($mm)
$6.00
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/30/2010 via Market Wire

Creston plc, will acquire Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Creston plc, the insight and communications group, announces an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and liabilities of both the healthcare public relations business, Cooney/Waters, and the healthcare advocacy business, Alembic Health Communications, Cooney/Waters' wholly owned subsidiary.
buyer: Creston plc(CRE:$20.01)
Creston is an insight and communications company for the 21st century, offering clients seamless access to the latest marketing insights and communications services. Creston companies continuously innovate to provide best-in-class counsel and service for clients and people.
target: Cooney/Waters Group, Inc.
Cooney/Waters Group provides the full range of public relations and public affairs services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises in the non-profit, government, academic and industrial sectors throughout the world.
price ($mm)
$9.36
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/28/2010 via Reuters

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., will purchase DLKW Group from Creston plc

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synopsis: British communications firm Creston Plc said it agreed to sell its advertising agency DLKW Group to the world's No. 4 ad group Interpublic Group of Cos Inc for 28 million pounds.
buyer: Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.(IPG:$6,669.70)
Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lowe Worldwide, Magna and McCann Erickson.
seller: Creston plc(CRE:$20.01)
Creston offers clients more seamless access to the most innovative marketing insights and communications services to help grow their brands in a rapidly-changing consumer world.
price ($mm)
$42
rev ($mm)
$29
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 4/5/2013 via Company Press Release

Innolink, acquired Place Marketing Oy

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Innolink has acquired Place Marketing in Finland. Place Marketing provides marketing services to companies in Finland. Customers get a uniquely comprehensive range of services on the marketing strategy for the work of a long-term project work through the creative implementation.
buyer: Innolink
Innolink is a research and training industry innovator, who offers market research services with a strong know-how. It combines the collected research data and combine other relevant data from other sources, such as sales records.
target: Place Marketing Oy
Place Marketing is a place of marketing in Finland. Place is the only player in Finland, from which customers get a uniquely comprehensive range of services on the marketing strategy for the work of a long-term project work through the creative implementation.
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closed 3/4/2013 via PR Newswire

Media Interactive merged with @titude Global,

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synopsis: Media Interactive, one of Brazil's pioneering digital agencies, with offices in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and more than 12 years in the market, announced its merger with @titude Digital, a subsidiary of the @titude Group.
buyer: @titude Global
@titude Global is a leading corporate communications group with a global footprint, and the world's largest independent provider of integrated investor relations services.
target: Media Interactive
Created in 2000 by Edilson Parra and Tatiana Foresta , Media Interactive has structured its business model based on five key digital platforms: communications, usability, content, production and performance.
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closed 3/4/2013 via

WPP Group, plc, acquired john st.

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synopsis: WPP, the world’s leading communications services group, announced that it has acquired john st., one of Canada’s top creative agencies. Founded in 2001 and based in Toronto, john st. employs approximately 100 people. Their clients include AstraZeneca, Kruger, ING Direct, Maple Leaf Foods and Tata.
buyer: WPP Group, plc(WPPGY:$16,868.74)
WPP, through its operating companies, provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including: advertising; media investment management; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; healthcare communications; direct marketing and specialist communications.
target: john st.
john st. is a creative collaborative that uses digital, social, advertising, technology, PR and design to make their client's brands unignorable. They provide advertising, digital services, integrated production, social media, studio services, design services, strategic planning services, and more.
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closed 2/1/2013 via Company Press Release

4Screen New England, LLC, acquired Focalcast Media, LLC

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synopsis: 4Screen New England LLC, has announced they have acquired the assists and operations of Londonderry, NH-based Focalcast Media, LLC, a full service marketing company. With the acquisition, 4Screen New England now owns and operates the largest independent network of placed-based digital signs in the Northern New England region.
buyer: 4Screen New England, LLC
Based in Manchester, NH, 4 Screen New England is a full-service, Customer Engagement Solutions provider that integrates digital signage, wireless technologies, digital content and marketing services to enable its clients to better inform, inspire and influence their customers.
target: Focalcast Media, LLC
Focalcast Media is the region's most progressive, Full-Service Marketing Firm offering a suite of services that give clients consistent messaging through; Branding and identity, logo development, marketing strategy, and more.
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announced 1/9/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

eMedia Networks International, will acquire Rare Method Interactive Corp.

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synopsis: eMedia Networks International Corporation and Rare Method Interactive Corp. are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Rare Method. Rare Method is an integrated agency that offers a range of marketing services.
buyer: eMedia Networks International
Founded in 1991, eMedia Networks (EMM) is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based company operating in the business-to-business marketplace. EMM supplies to an impressive and growing list of subscribers a program of customized foreground music, delivered via the Internet and other distribution channels.
 target: Rare Method Interactive Corp.(RAM.V:$7.20)
Rare Method Interactive Corp. is a full-service advertising and marketing company in Canada and the United States. It designs, builds, and implements, strategic interactive marketing programs.
price($mm)[EV]
$0.01 [$0.11]
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions will be merged with BOLD Communications Group LLC,

See 1343 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BOLD Communications Group, a Charleston, SC-based marketing and communications firm, is merging with Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions, a marketing firm based in Salisbury, NC. The merger, will allow BOLD to expand its offerings and provide clients exceptional service throughout the Carolinas.
buyer: BOLD Communications Group LLC
BOLD Communications Group offers strategic marketing and communications services including public relations, corporate media and video production, graphic design, advertising and website development, event management and fast-paced social media messaging.
target: Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions
Pearson DeBoer Creative Solutions is a creative marketing and advertising firm located between Greensboro/Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC in Salisbury.
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closed 12/7/2012 via PR Newswire

Publicis Worldwide, acquired MarketGate

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Publicis Groupe has acquired MarketGate, a strategic business and marketing consulting firm. MarketGate will operate within Publicis Worldwide. MarketGate delivers top-flight services in business growth planning, marketing strategy, brand positioning, portfolio strategy, brand architecture development, and marketing skills development.
buyer parent:Publicis Groupe SA
buyer: Publicis Worldwide
Publicis Worldwide, headquartered in Paris, is the largest global agency network within the Publicis Groupe holding company. USA clients include P&G, Citi, T-Mobile, AFLAC, Wendy's, L'Oreal, Nestle, Hilton, Merck and Pfizer, among others.
target: MarketGate
MarketGate, which was founded in 2005, delivers top-flight services in business growth planning, marketing strategy, brand positioning, portfolio strategy, brand architecture development, and marketing skills development.
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closed 11/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Visual Alliance Media, acquired Moonstruck Marketing Group, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Interactive marketing agency Visual Alliance Media has merged with Moonstruck Marketing Group, a full-service design studio.
buyer: Visual Alliance Media
Visual Alliance Media is a leading interactive marketing agency specializing in social media marketing. Visual Alliance Media provides a broad spectrum of services ranging from social media marketing strategy to outsourced social media marketing management services.
target: Moonstruck Marketing Group, Inc.
Moonstruck Marketing Group is a creative design agency that specializes in visual communications. They provide graphic design services in many types of medium, including print and website design, marketing collateral, brand recognition and more.
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closed 12/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Epsilon, acquired Hyper Marketing, Inc.

See 932 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hyper Marketing Inc., an integrated performance marketing agency network and portfolio company of Lake Capital Partners II, has been acquired by Alliance Data Systems Corporation. Hyper Marketing is a global company and the largest independent marketing-services network in North America.
buyer: Epsilon
Alliance Data Systems Corporation and its combined businesses is North America's largest and most comprehensive provider of transaction-based, data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries.
target parent: Lake Capital
target: Hyper Marketing, Inc.
Hyper Marketing is a global company and the largest independent marketing-services network in North America. The company has 1,100 employees in 23 offices, with expertise in digital, direct, data, promotions, shopper marketing, Hispanic, and media buying and planning.
price ($mm)
$460
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closed 11/8/2012 via PR Web

Brand Connections, LLC, acquired PIE Advertising LLC

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Brand Connections, a marketing and media company that develops and delivers Branded Consumer Experiences™ for Fortune 500 brands, announced that it has acquired PIE Advertising, an integrated marketing agency, for an undisclosed sum.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Brand Connections, LLC
Brand Connections is a leading marketing and media company. By accessing clients' targets through proprietary marketing and media networks, or building a custom network for their brand, they reach their audience when they have the time and the right frame of mind to engage with your brand.
target: PIE Advertising LLC
PIE Advertising helps challenger brands craft strategic and creative integrated campaigns to take advantage of their brand’s strengths and competitors' weaknesses.
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closed 11/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Tombras Group, acquired Cumberland Marketing, LLC

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Tombras Group has expanded its footprint in the Tri-Cities, where it has acquired Cumberland Marketing. Cumberland Marketing, LLC provides marketing, graphic design, promotional strategy, print advertising, custom promotional items, and promotional products.
buyer: The Tombras Group
The Tombras Group is a new type of agency. A creative digitally centric advertising agency. They designed their entire space from the ground up for collaboration. They work in cross-disciplinary brand-teams to ensure that different ideas lead to fresh insights.
target: Cumberland Marketing, LLC
Cumberland Marketing, LLC provides marketing, graphic design, promotional strategy, print advertising, custom promotional items, and promotional products.
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closed 10/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

GroupM, acquired Unimedia Central de Medios SL

See 915 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GroupM has acquired Unimedia Central de Medios SL, a marketing company based in Madrid, Spain.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: GroupM
GroupM is WPP’s consolidated media investment management operation, serving as the parent company to agencies including Maxus, MEC, MediaCom and Mindshare. The agencies that comprise GroupM are all global operations in their own right with leading market positions.
target: Unimedia Central de Medios SL
Unimedia Central de Medios SL is a marketing company based in Madrid, Spain.
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announced 10/4/2012 via Market Wire

RED The Agency, will acquire Margaret Kool Marketing Inc.

See 946 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RED The Agency has entered into an agreement to merge Edmonton-based MKM (Margaret Kool Marketing) into its existing operations. Margaret Kool Marketing Inc. operates as a marketing and advertising agency.
buyer: RED The Agency
RED The Agency is one of the largest and fastest growing independent full-service marketing communications agencies in Western Canada.
target: Margaret Kool Marketing Inc.
Margaret Kool Marketing Inc. operates as a marketing and advertising agency.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Prime Access merged with Global Advertising Strategies, Inc.,

See 968 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global Advertising Strategies has announced the acquisition of Prime Access. The newly-formed agency will fuse together healthcare marketing capabilities of both shops and will operate as Prime Access, becoming the only cross-cultural agency able to provide counsel across 18 cultures and in 35 languages.
buyer: Global Advertising Strategies, Inc.
Global Advertising Strategies is a full-service cross-cultural and international marketing and communications agency headquartered in New York. Its client base consists of some of the world’s leading brands in the pharmaceutical, lifestyle, travel, entertainment, financial, and media industries.
target: Prime Access
Prime Access is a full-service marketing and advertising agency that creates customized marketing programs targeted to the multicultural consumers and social networks of the New American Marketplace, inclusive of Hispanic, African-American and GLBT consumers.
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closed 9/25/2012 via Company Press Release

Definition 6, LLC, acquired Synaptic Digital, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Definition 6, a unified marketing agency, announced it has acquired Synaptic Digital. Synaptic Digital helps brands and PR agencies communicate their message and connect with their audience by creating and distributing content through television, radio and digital channels effectively and efficiently.
buyer parent:Navigation Capital Partners
buyer: Definition 6, LLC
Definition 6 is an independent full-service interactive marketing and eCommerce agency that delivers proven solutions for challenger brands aggressively seeking business growth.
target: Synaptic Digital, Inc.
Synaptic Digital helps brands tell their story by blending the best of journalism, corporate communications, marketing, and interactive technology to connect with audiences across television, radio, digital, and social channels.
price ($mm)
$25
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closed 9/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

(Beta), acquired BEC London

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Beta, the agency launched by Robert Campbell and Garry Lace in 2009, has acquired the CRM and digital agency BEC, led by Chris Barraclough.
buyer: (Beta)
(Beta) is an experimental group of advertising, marketing and communications people. They create and develop solutions that bring disproportionate levels of fame, momentum and profit to entrepreneurially minded businesses.
target: BEC London
BEC London develops advertising campaigns for companies in the United Kingdom. It offers customer relationship management and interactive marketing services to businesses and organizations.
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closed 9/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc., acquired Global Force, LLC

See 998 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. a holding company targeting the acquisition of undervalued, niche companies, announced its acquisition of Global Force, LLC, an international sales and marketing company with over 20 years of experience representing the world's largest Fortune 500 companies.
buyer: Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc.(BCDH:$0.00)
Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. is a holding company focused on the merger and acquisition of undervalued, revenue-generating companies that operate in high-growth niche markets.
target: Global Force, LLC
Global Force has successfully led the commercial product sales, marketing and distribution for Fortune 500 companies as Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company, ConAgra Foods International, Vivendi Universal Games, NBC Universal, GE, Garuda Indonesia Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and many others.
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announced 8/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

JWT, will acquire Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S.

See 918 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WPP announced that its wholly owned operating company JWT, the global marketing communications agency, has agreed to acquire further shares in Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S., one of Turkey's best known agencies, subject to regulatory approval.
buyer parent:WPP Group, plc
buyer: JWT
JWT is the world’s best-known marketing communications brand. Headquartered in New York, JWT is a true global network with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals.
target: Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S.
Manajans Thompson Reklam Isleri A.S. provides marketing communications agency services. The company founded in 1944 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$4
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0.0x
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closed 8/7/2012 via PR Newswire

Prophet, acquired (r)evolution

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: (r)evolution, an up-and-coming Atlanta-based branding, marketing, and innovation consultancy, has been acquired by Prophet. (r)evolution helps businesses achieve transformative growth through a blend of robust analytic-based strategies with processes geared to unleash innovative thinking.
buyer: Prophet
Prophet is a strategic brand and marketing consultancy with offices around the globe. Their clients include BMW, Cisco, GE, Johnson and Johnson, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, The Cosmopolitan, Visa, and Zurich Financial.
target: (r)evolution
(r)evolution is an up-and-coming Atlanta-based branding, marketing, and innovation consultancy. It workd with its clients to deliver breakthrough growth solutions and design scalable and repeatable innovation processes and marketing strategies.
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closed 8/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

Larry Robb, acquired SKM Group

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Larry Robb, former General Manager and Vice President at Entercom Buffalo, LLC, has acquired SKM Group, a full-service marketing communications agency located in Depew, NY. SKM Group is an award-winning, full-service marketing communications agency that provides integrated solutions.
buyer: Larry Robb
Larry Robb is the former General Manager and Vice President at Entercom Buffalo, LLC, a radio broadcasting company.
target: SKM Group
SKM Group is a full-service integrated marketing communications agency that excels in building brands and boosting bottom lines.
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Redi-Data, Inc.
Redi-Data, Inc.
Redi-Data, Inc. provides healthcare professional, consumer and business data, mail and email lists. The company offers a diverse selection of information and data points including demographic, geographic, financial and lifestyle.
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Haas & Healthcare Partner Public Relations
Haas & Healthcare Partner Public Relations
Haas & Health Partner Public Relations is a leading pure-play healthcare communications agency in Germany. It provides PR and integrated marketing services to healthcare clients, including market access support, medical education, dialogue marketing and promotional support.
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SanCom Creative Communication Solutions
SanCom Creative Communication Solutions
SanCom Creative Communication Solutions is a pure-play integrated healthcare communications service provider with a focus on public relations and integrated marketing. It merges scientific understanding with strategic thinking and a highly creative approach.
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Mobility Public Relations, LLC
Mobility Public Relations, LLC
Mobility Public Relations is the full-service PR agency created specifically for mobile technology and services businesses. Focusing solely on the mobile industry better positions Mobility Public Relations to build expertise, share information and create compelling PR campaigns.
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Ticker: WPPGY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WPP Group, plc
WPP Group, plc
WPP, through its operating companies, provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including: advertising; media investment management; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; healthcare communications; direct marketing and specialist communications.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$16,868.74
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,682.58
EBIT ($mm)
$2,092.43
Net Income ($mm)
$1,337.87
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Ticker: OMC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. is a global advertising and marketing communications services company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$14,219.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,086.90
EBIT ($mm)
$1,804.20
Net Income ($mm)
$998.30
Employees
70600
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Ticker: IPG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lowe Worldwide, Magna and McCann Erickson.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$6,669.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$713.80
EBIT ($mm)
$567.20
Net Income ($mm)
$280.50
Employees
41000
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Ticker: VCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valassis Communications, Inc.
Valassis Communications, Inc.
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform.
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2010
rev ($mm)
$2,333.51
EBITDA ($mm)
$286.42
EBIT ($mm)
$225.02
Net Income ($mm)
$385.41
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Ticker: DLX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corp is a growth engine for small businesses and financial institutions. The company's wide range of products and services include customized checks and forms as well as web-site development and hosting, search engine marketing, logo design and business networking.
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2010
rev ($mm)
$1,402.24
EBITDA ($mm)
$365.79
EBIT ($mm)
$291.87
Net Income ($mm)
$152.62
Employees
5765
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Ticker: MDCA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MDC Partners, Inc.
MDC Partners, Inc.
MDC Partners is a Business Transformation Organization that utilizes technology, marketing communications, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to drive meaningful returns on Marketing and Communications Investments for multinational clients.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$850.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$81.50
EBIT ($mm)
$40.10
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5900
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Ticker: CICPF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chime Communications PLC
Chime Communications PLC
Chime Communications plc, through its subsidiaries, provides public relations, advertising, sports marketing, market research, direct marketing, and design and event management consultancy services in the United Kingdom and internationally.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$559.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$18.80
EBIT ($mm)
$8.67
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Ticker: PHRLF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited provides marketing and communications services in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$334.92
EBITDA ($mm)
$115.15
EBIT ($mm)
$108.56
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
931
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Ticker: SAA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
M&C Saatchi plc
M&C Saatchi plc provides business marketing services in the U.K., the U.S., Asia, Australia, and Europe. It offers advertising, media buying, digital, direct marketing, public relations, design, luxury brands, promotions, sports and entertainment, sponsorship, and event management services.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$206.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$23.50
EBIT ($mm)
$20.10
Net Income ($mm)
$4.20
Employees
1250
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Ticker: GB:CMS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Communisis plc
Communisis plc
Communisis is in the business of marketing services. They optimise marketing activities by adding value to customer and prospect communications, online and offline. They work with clients on the planning, creation and delivery of marketing communications.
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2009
rev ($mm)
$190.19
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EBIT ($mm)
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1417
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Tag
Tag
Tag is an established international design and production agency. It is the largest independent agency of its kind worldwide and has expertise across all marketing channels incorporating digital marketing, TV, press and out-of-home advertizing, direct mail, point of sale material and packaging.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$160.30
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Ticker: GB:TMMG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc
The Mission Marketing Group plc is a national network of creative communications Agencies employing over 600 people in 14 offices across the UK. The Group specialises in providing national and international clients with award winning marketing, advertising and business communications.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$116.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.63
EBIT ($mm)
$5.86
Net Income ($mm)
$3.09
Employees
666
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Ticker: GB:MSQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Media Square plc
Media Square plc
Media Square provides marketing and marketing communications services. Its marketing services include point of purchase and production businesses, as well as print management, publishing services, and experiential design and marketing.
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2011
rev ($mm)
$45.38
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.84
EBIT ($mm)
$1.78
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
638
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MARC USA
MARC USA is a full services communications, advertising, and marketing company that provides clients with traditional television, radio, print. MARC USA is one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the United States with more than $400 million in billings and 320 employees.
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2005
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$40.50
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Ticker: CRE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Creston plc
Creston plc
Creston plc is a marketing services company focused on insight-led communications. It delivers a range of marketing services, including digital marketing, market research, health communications, PR, direct marketing, advertising and brand consultancy to a broad spectrum of blue-chip clients.
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2009
rev ($mm)
$20.01
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.17
EBIT ($mm)
$6.79
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