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closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired OkCupid

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synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC, has announced that it has acquired OkCupid, the U.S. online dating company. OkCupid generates revenues primarily through advertising, and is the fastest growing dating site in the advertising-based category.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: OkCupid
Since its launch in 2004, OkCupid has combined great features with an engaged community to become the fastest growing advertising-based dating site. The site also publishes the well-known social media blog, OkTrends, which is read by over one million people monthly.
price ($mm)
$50
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closed 4/19/2013 via BNC Analysis

Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S., acquired Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri

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synopsis: D&R, active in entertainment retail, has purchased all shares of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri, which owned Idefix and Prefix online booksellers, to enlarge the D&R online sale store.
buyer parent:Dogan Group
buyer: Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S.
Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S. (D & R) engages in the retail of books and music CD's and other entertainment products. The company in based in Instanbul, Turkey and operates as a subsidiary of Dogan Yayin Holding.
target: Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri
Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (EBI) is an innovative internet company operating legacy e-marketing and social networking web sites in Turkey. Among them are www.idefix.com online bookseller, www.siberalem.com e-dating and social networking web site, www.itiraf.com popular confessions.
price ($mm)
$6.40
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announced 3/6/2013 via Reuters

Meetic SA, will acquire Spraydate

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synopsis: Meetic, the European leader in online dating, announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the assets of Spraydate, owned by the Keynote Media Group, Alo Krowten and Digital Venture Production, via its Swedish Subsidiary Match.com Nordic AB.
buyer: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Founded in 1995, Match.com was the original dating website and pioneer of the online dating industry. The company's comprehensive online dating services also include Chemistry.com, Singlesnet and People Media's 27 targeted websites such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
target parent: Keynote Media Group AB
target: Spraydate
Spray Date is an online dating website run by Spray Network AB, owned by the Keynote Media Group. It is the largest dating site in Sweden and is only available in Swedish. The average age of its members is between 25-49 years.
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closed 2/18/2013 via BNC Analysis

Jiayuan.com International Ltd, acquired Juedui100.com

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synopsis: Jiayuan.com International Ltd., operator of the largest online dating platform in China, was reported on Feb. 18 to have acquired competitor juedui100.com. Juedui100.com has in the past reported over 8 million registered users.
buyer: Jiayuan.com International Ltd
Jiayuan.com International Ltd is an online dating website. The Company provides online marriage & dating services for singles in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and other countries and regions in the world.
target: Juedui100.com
Juedui100.com operates as an online dating platform. It is based in China.
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closed 7/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cupid plc, acquired AGL SAS

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synopsis: Cupid plc acquired AGL SAS, a multimedia service provider that owns and operates the web portals ‘verif.fr’ and ‘serencontrer.com’. serencontrer.com is a dating website. AGL SAS was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
buyer: Cupid plc(:$39.57)
Cupid plc (formerly Easydate plc) offers a wide variety of online dating services allowing members to interact with each other and access the content available on the Group's websites. These websites are intended to appeal to dating users of diverse ages, cultures and social interest groups.
target: AGL SAS
AGL SAS, a multimedia service provider, owns and operates the web portals ‘verif.fr’ and ‘serencontrer.com’. serencontrer.com is a dating website. AGL SAS was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
price ($mm)
$4.51
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
0.6x
EV / EBITDA
6.2x
closed 5/10/2012 via Company Press Release

Global Personals Ltd., acquired Smooch.com

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synopsis: Global Personals Ltd, the largest privately owned online dating company in Europe, announces the acquisition of leading ‘freemium’ dating brand Smooch.com, the seventh largest dating site in the UK alongside its parent company WooWise.
buyer: Global Personals Ltd.
Global Personals makes connecting people their business. Their portfolio of over 7,500 online dating and friendship sites help people connect in a fun, innovative and safe environment - and their white label dating technology helps their 1,395 partners do the same.
target: Smooch.com
Smooch.com is a free dating website where users can sign up and interact with each other for free.
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closed 9/8/2011 via BNC Analysis

Match.com, acquired Meetic SA

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, the world's leading personals company and an operating business of IAC, has completed its acquisition of Meetic S.A., the leader in the European online dating market that is established in 16 European countries.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Founded in 1995, Match.com was the original dating website and pioneer of the online dating industry. The company's comprehensive online dating services also include Chemistry.com, Singlesnet and People Media's 27 targeted websites such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
target: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Meetic SA is the leader in the European online dating market. It is established in 16 European countries and is available in 13 languages. Meetic is a French stock corporation, with its registered office in Paris.
price($mm)[EV]
$253 [$204]*
rev ($mm)
$269
EBITDA ($mm)
$60
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
7.3x
closed 9/22/2010 via Reuters

easydate plc, acquired Cupid.com

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synopsis: Online dating agency Easydate said it purchased Cupid.com for $6.9 million in its first acquisition since it raised 10 million pounds through an IPO on London's AIM market.
buyer: easydate plc(:$39.57)
Easydate, now known as Cupid plc, provides online dating and business-to-business services. It operates a portfolio of sites in three consumer markets, including mainstream online dating and matchmaking; niche dating services; and social and mobile services.
target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: Cupid.com
Cupid.com is different. Unlike a lot of other online dating sites, they won't make clients spend hours answering questions so that thay can match them with other single women or men based on a so-called "scientific" formula.
price ($mm)
$6.92
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
8.8x
closed 7/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Catholic Match, LLC, acquired TraditionalSingleCatholics.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CatholicMatch.com, the largest provider of online dating for Catholics, has acquired the assets of TraditionalSingleCatholics.com.
buyer: Catholic Match, LLC
Catholicmatch.com brings single Christian men and women together in a safe, welcoming dating format. Catholic and Christian singles meet at online for dating, friendship and marriage. CatholicMatch.com is unlike any other Catholic singles service on the Internet.
target: TraditionalSingleCatholics.com
TraditionalSingleCatholics.com is a Catholic dating site launched in 2006 to serve single Catholics with specific needs and preferences.
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closed 7/16/2009 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired People Media

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synopsis: American Capital Ltd. announced that, on July 13, it completed the sale of its portfolio company People Media to Match.com, an operating business of IAC. People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: People Media
People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities, reaching nearly 4 million internet users each month. The Company operates six of the top 50-ranked personals websites, as reported by comScore Media Metrix.
price($mm)[EV]
$57 [$80]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
6.9x
closed 6/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Meetic SA, purchased European operations from Match.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IAC announced that it has closed the transaction pursuant to which Match.com exchanged its European operations for a 27% equity stake in Meetic and a euro 5 million promissory note.
buyer: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Million are already subscribed to Meetic, making it the leading dating site in Europe and one of the biggest sites worldwide. Whether you are looking for your soulmate in your city or state, or whether distance is no object, you will always find meetic members who share your desires.
seller parent: IAC/InterActiveCorp
seller: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
price ($mm)
$111
rev ($mm)
$76
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/27/2006 via PR Newswire

Avalanche, LLC, acquired Matchmaker.com

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synopsis: Avalanche LLC, today announced the acquisition of Matchmaker.com. Matchmaker will continue to operate as an online dating website and, through a licensing arrangement, will share a technical platform with Date.com. Avalanche LLC acquired Matchmaker for an undisclosed amount.
buyer: Avalanche, LLC
Avalanche LLC, is the owner of serveral dating sites, such as date.com, where "Every relationship begins with a date", is a community committed to helping our members find and maintain the best relationship for them.
target: Matchmaker.com
MatMatchmaker is an online personals website for the marriage minded single. Site features include posting free online profiles, a suite of communication tools including instant messaging and chat room with video capabilities, dating advice, success stories and much more.
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closed 12/5/2005 via BusinessWire

CGI Holding Corporation, acquired Vintacom Media Group, Inc.

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synopsis: In a move that will considerably accelerate the growth of CGI Holding Corporation's d/b/a Think Partnership Inc. lead generation capacity and make it one of the largest and fastest-growing online dating companies in the world, Think Partnership today announced it has closed its acquisition of privately held Vintacom Media Group Inc.
buyer: CGI Holding Corporation(INUV:$44.90)
Inuvo is a leading provider of performance-based online marketing services that deliver customers to advertisers and revenue to publishers. Clients achieve their goals across marketing channels that include search, affiliate, lead generation and email.
target: Vintacom Media Group, Inc.
The core focus of Vintacom is the development of low maintenance, high traffic e-commerce Internet applications for the B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) market.
price ($mm)
$9.90
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closed 8/20/2004 via BusinessWire

CGI Holding Corporation, acquired WebCapades, Inc.

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synopsis: CGI Holding Corporation today announced that the Company has acquired WebCapades, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, which owns several online dating and relationship web sites.
buyer: CGI Holding Corporation(INUV:$44.90)
Inuvo is a leading provider of performance-based online marketing services that deliver customers to advertisers and revenue to publishers. Clients achieve their goals across marketing channels that include search, affiliate, lead generation and email.
target: WebCapades, Inc.
WebCapades is a leading global provider of online services providing engaging online communities to consumers and reliable solutions to businesses. The company, which was founded in 1998, operates websites that reach out to over ten million visitors from all around the world.
price ($mm)
$7.98
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closed 11/14/2011 via BNC Analysis

Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc., acquired LesPAC inc

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synopsis: Yellow Media Inc., the directories publisher, is selling its LesPAC Inc. classified website to e-commerce company Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. LesPAC is Quebec’s number one classified website, reaching 1.8 million unique visitors per month.
buyer: Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc.(MECVF:$53.82)
Mediagrif is a world-leading operator of e-business networks and provider of complete e-business solutions. Mediagrif's e-business networks allow buyers and sellers within specific industries to source, purchase or sell products and to exchange documents more efficiently using the Internet.
target parent: Yellow Pages Group Co
target: LesPAC inc
LesPAC is Quebec’s number one classified website, reaching 1.8 million unique visitors per month.
price ($mm)
$71
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
$9
EV / rev
5.8x
EV / EBITDA
8.2x
announced 9/30/2011 via BNC Analysis

Schibsted Media Group, will acquire DoneDeal Limited

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Schibsted Media Group has agreed to acquire 50.09 per cent of DoneDeal.ie, the leading online classifieds site for cars and generalist in the private market in Ireland. DoneDeal.ie is the third most visited online site in Ireland and has a strong brand in the country.
buyer: Schibsted Media Group
Schibsted is a leading media group in the Nordic region. The activities comprise newspapers and publishing, TV and film production, film rights, TV channels, Internet and mobile services.
target: DoneDeal Limited
DoneDeal Limited operates a classifieds Website. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Wexford, Ireland.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/13/2007 via BusinessWire

Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, acquired SHOP DC

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SHOP DC, a Washington, DC shopping and fashion guide founded by Zoey Rawlins, was recently acquired by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive and has been relaunched as DC Scout.
buyer parent:The Washington Post Company
buyer: Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive (WPNI) is the online publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. Its mission is to create truly interactive platforms that offer unmatched user experiences by developing editorial products with world-class reporting and award-winning content.
target: SHOP DC
SHOP DC caters to online residential shoppers eager to pinpoint local retailers, fashion trends, events and the best neighborhoods for shopping.
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closed 5/8/2006 via Company Press Release

Associated Newspapers, acquired Data Media and Retail Ltd

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Associated Newspapers, the national newspaper division of DMGT, announces that it has recently made two online acquisitions. Associated has acquired 62.5% of Data Media and Retail (‘DMR’) and has agreed a three-year earnout with its management to acquire the remaining 37.5%.
buyer parent:Daily Mail and General Trust plc
buyer: Associated Newspapers
Associated is the publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, the Evening Standard, Metro, Ireland on Sunday and Loot. It is also responsible for overseeing and developing the Group’s consumer internet properties.
target: Data Media and Retail Ltd
Dynamically expanding the portfolio over the last nine years, Data Media & Retail Ltd offers over 13 consumer Web sites covering motoring, finance, classifieds and the U.K.’s fastest growing competition Web site.
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closed 5/18/2005 via BusinessWire

Kijiji, acquired LoQUo.com

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kijiji, eBay's international classifieds group, today announced that it has acquired Gumtree.com and LoQUo.com, two separate classifieds Web sites operating in select international cities.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: Kijiji
Kijiji, which means "village" in Swahili, is a group of classifieds-style Web sites that offer a convenient, fun, and easy-to-use way for people in the same city to meet, share ideas, trade goods, and help one another out in a range of areas such as housing, jobs, and personals. Kijiji is currently
target: LoQUo.com
Launched in September 2002 and based in Spain, LoQUo.com is a city-based classifieds Web site ideal for a range of needs, from renting an apartment and getting a job, to selling a car and buying a refrigerator. An online community gathering place, LoQUo is available in multiple cities in Spain and a
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closed 4/26/2011 via PR Newswire

NexTag, acquired Guenstiger.de GmbH

See 799 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nextag, a leading comparison shopping website for products and services, announced the acquisition of Germany's Guenstiger.de GmbH, the leading provider of online comparison shopping services in Europe's largest market. Guenstiger provides shoppers in six countries with a rich user experience and valuable product information.
buyer parent:Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: NexTag
Nextag is the ultimate resource for online shoppers, offering a fun, reliable and expansive browsing experience for everything from toys to travel plans. Its best-in-class search technology and proven expertise ensure that all of its customers find the products, prices and information they need.
target: Guenstiger.de GmbH
Guenstiger.de GmbH is a leading price comparison service for products in the area of telecommunications, computers, consumer electronics household and leisure goods.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired OkCupid

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC, has announced that it has acquired OkCupid, the U.S. online dating company. OkCupid generates revenues primarily through advertising, and is the fastest growing dating site in the advertising-based category.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: OkCupid
Since its launch in 2004, OkCupid has combined great features with an engaged community to become the fastest growing advertising-based dating site. The site also publishes the well-known social media blog, OkTrends, which is read by over one million people monthly.
price ($mm)
$50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/8/2011 via BNC Analysis

Match.com, acquired Meetic SA

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, the world's leading personals company and an operating business of IAC, has completed its acquisition of Meetic S.A., the leader in the European online dating market that is established in 16 European countries.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Founded in 1995, Match.com was the original dating website and pioneer of the online dating industry. The company's comprehensive online dating services also include Chemistry.com, Singlesnet and People Media's 27 targeted websites such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
target: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Meetic SA is the leader in the European online dating market. It is established in 16 European countries and is available in 13 languages. Meetic is a French stock corporation, with its registered office in Paris.
price($mm)[EV]
$253 [$204]*
rev ($mm)
$269
EBITDA ($mm)
$60
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
7.3x
closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired OkCupid

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC, has announced that it has acquired OkCupid, the U.S. online dating company. OkCupid generates revenues primarily through advertising, and is the fastest growing dating site in the advertising-based category.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: OkCupid
Since its launch in 2004, OkCupid has combined great features with an engaged community to become the fastest growing advertising-based dating site. The site also publishes the well-known social media blog, OkTrends, which is read by over one million people monthly.
price ($mm)
$50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
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announced 2/25/2010 via Company Press Release

Match.com, will acquire Singlesnet.com

See 260 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Singlesnet, one of the most visited online dating sites in the United States. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: Singlesnet.com
A leader in the online dating community since 1998, Singlesnet is one of the most visited online dating Web sites in the world. As one of the most vibrant online communities, Singlesnet connects singles via instant messaging, online forums, emails and chat rooms.
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closed 7/16/2009 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired People Media

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Capital Ltd. announced that, on July 13, it completed the sale of its portfolio company People Media to Match.com, an operating business of IAC. People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: People Media
People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities, reaching nearly 4 million internet users each month. The Company operates six of the top 50-ranked personals websites, as reported by comScore Media Metrix.
price($mm)[EV]
$57 [$80]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
6.9x
closed 6/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Meetic SA, purchased European operations from Match.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IAC announced that it has closed the transaction pursuant to which Match.com exchanged its European operations for a 27% equity stake in Meetic and a euro 5 million promissory note.
buyer: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Million are already subscribed to Meetic, making it the leading dating site in Europe and one of the biggest sites worldwide. Whether you are looking for your soulmate in your city or state, or whether distance is no object, you will always find meetic members who share your desires.
seller parent: IAC/InterActiveCorp
seller: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
price ($mm)
$111
rev ($mm)
$76
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/27/2007 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired NetClub

See 31 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Netclub in France. This acquisition is consistent with the continued aggressive global expansion plans for Match.com in 2007.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: NetClub
Netclub is a leader in dating services promoting serious and long-term relationships. Offering a range of interaction-driven online personals and dating services in both France and Canada such as GOlive, the only instant messaging service dedicated to singles, Netclub has over 4 million members.
price ($mm)
$10
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closed 2/27/2007 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired eDodo

See 31 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC announced the successful completion of its acquisition of eDodo in China. This acquisition is consistent with the continued aggressive global expansion plans for Match.com in 2007.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: eDodo
eDodo is one of the fastest growing social networking sites in China. eDodo has more than 180,000 paid members and nearly 3,000 new paid subscribers each day. There are more than 64 million online singles in China, and the iResearch.com market forecast projects that will nearly double in 2007.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired OkCupid

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, an operating business of IAC, has announced that it has acquired OkCupid, the U.S. online dating company. OkCupid generates revenues primarily through advertising, and is the fastest growing dating site in the advertising-based category.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target: OkCupid
Since its launch in 2004, OkCupid has combined great features with an engaged community to become the fastest growing advertising-based dating site. The site also publishes the well-known social media blog, OkTrends, which is read by over one million people monthly.
price ($mm)
$50
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closed 4/19/2013 via BNC Analysis

Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S., acquired Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: D&R, active in entertainment retail, has purchased all shares of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri, which owned Idefix and Prefix online booksellers, to enlarge the D&R online sale store.
buyer parent:Dogan Group
buyer: Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S.
Dogan Muzik Kitap Magazacilik Pazarlama A.S. (D & R) engages in the retail of books and music CD's and other entertainment products. The company in based in Instanbul, Turkey and operates as a subsidiary of Dogan Yayin Holding.
target: Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri
Elektronik Bilgi Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (EBI) is an innovative internet company operating legacy e-marketing and social networking web sites in Turkey. Among them are www.idefix.com online bookseller, www.siberalem.com e-dating and social networking web site, www.itiraf.com popular confessions.
price ($mm)
$6.40
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 3/6/2013 via Reuters

Meetic SA, will acquire Spraydate

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Meetic, the European leader in online dating, announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the assets of Spraydate, owned by the Keynote Media Group, Alo Krowten and Digital Venture Production, via its Swedish Subsidiary Match.com Nordic AB.
buyer: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Founded in 1995, Match.com was the original dating website and pioneer of the online dating industry. The company's comprehensive online dating services also include Chemistry.com, Singlesnet and People Media's 27 targeted websites such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
target parent: Keynote Media Group AB
target: Spraydate
Spray Date is an online dating website run by Spray Network AB, owned by the Keynote Media Group. It is the largest dating site in Sweden and is only available in Swedish. The average age of its members is between 25-49 years.
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closed 2/18/2013 via BNC Analysis

Jiayuan.com International Ltd, acquired Juedui100.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jiayuan.com International Ltd., operator of the largest online dating platform in China, was reported on Feb. 18 to have acquired competitor juedui100.com. Juedui100.com has in the past reported over 8 million registered users.
buyer: Jiayuan.com International Ltd
Jiayuan.com International Ltd is an online dating website. The Company provides online marriage & dating services for singles in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and other countries and regions in the world.
target: Juedui100.com
Juedui100.com operates as an online dating platform. It is based in China.
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closed 7/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cupid plc, acquired AGL SAS

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cupid plc acquired AGL SAS, a multimedia service provider that owns and operates the web portals ‘verif.fr’ and ‘serencontrer.com’. serencontrer.com is a dating website. AGL SAS was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
buyer: Cupid plc(:$39.57)
Cupid plc (formerly Easydate plc) offers a wide variety of online dating services allowing members to interact with each other and access the content available on the Group's websites. These websites are intended to appeal to dating users of diverse ages, cultures and social interest groups.
target: AGL SAS
AGL SAS, a multimedia service provider, owns and operates the web portals ‘verif.fr’ and ‘serencontrer.com’. serencontrer.com is a dating website. AGL SAS was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Boulogne Billancourt, France.
price ($mm)
$4.51
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
0.6x
EV / EBITDA
6.2x
closed 5/10/2012 via Company Press Release

Global Personals Ltd., acquired Smooch.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global Personals Ltd, the largest privately owned online dating company in Europe, announces the acquisition of leading ‘freemium’ dating brand Smooch.com, the seventh largest dating site in the UK alongside its parent company WooWise.
buyer: Global Personals Ltd.
Global Personals makes connecting people their business. Their portfolio of over 7,500 online dating and friendship sites help people connect in a fun, innovative and safe environment - and their white label dating technology helps their 1,395 partners do the same.
target: Smooch.com
Smooch.com is a free dating website where users can sign up and interact with each other for free.
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closed 9/8/2011 via BNC Analysis

Match.com, acquired Meetic SA

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Match.com, the world's leading personals company and an operating business of IAC, has completed its acquisition of Meetic S.A., the leader in the European online dating market that is established in 16 European countries.
buyer parent:IAC
buyer: Match.com
Founded in 1995, Match.com was the original dating website and pioneer of the online dating industry. The company's comprehensive online dating services also include Chemistry.com, Singlesnet and People Media's 27 targeted websites such as BlackPeopleMeet.com and SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
target: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Meetic SA is the leader in the European online dating market. It is established in 16 European countries and is available in 13 languages. Meetic is a French stock corporation, with its registered office in Paris.
price($mm)[EV]
$253 [$204]*
rev ($mm)
$269
EBITDA ($mm)
$60
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
7.3x
closed 9/22/2010 via Reuters

easydate plc, acquired Cupid.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Online dating agency Easydate said it purchased Cupid.com for $6.9 million in its first acquisition since it raised 10 million pounds through an IPO on London's AIM market.
buyer: easydate plc(:$39.57)
Easydate, now known as Cupid plc, provides online dating and business-to-business services. It operates a portfolio of sites in three consumer markets, including mainstream online dating and matchmaking; niche dating services; and social and mobile services.
target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: Cupid.com
Cupid.com is different. Unlike a lot of other online dating sites, they won't make clients spend hours answering questions so that thay can match them with other single women or men based on a so-called "scientific" formula.
price ($mm)
$6.92
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
8.8x
closed 7/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Catholic Match, LLC, acquired TraditionalSingleCatholics.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CatholicMatch.com, the largest provider of online dating for Catholics, has acquired the assets of TraditionalSingleCatholics.com.
buyer: Catholic Match, LLC
Catholicmatch.com brings single Christian men and women together in a safe, welcoming dating format. Catholic and Christian singles meet at online for dating, friendship and marriage. CatholicMatch.com is unlike any other Catholic singles service on the Internet.
target: TraditionalSingleCatholics.com
TraditionalSingleCatholics.com is a Catholic dating site launched in 2006 to serve single Catholics with specific needs and preferences.
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closed 7/16/2009 via PR Newswire

Match.com, acquired People Media

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Capital Ltd. announced that, on July 13, it completed the sale of its portfolio company People Media to Match.com, an operating business of IAC. People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
target parent: American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
target: People Media
People Media is the leading provider of targeted online dating communities, reaching nearly 4 million internet users each month. The Company operates six of the top 50-ranked personals websites, as reported by comScore Media Metrix.
price($mm)[EV]
$57 [$80]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
6.9x
closed 6/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Meetic SA, purchased European operations from Match.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IAC announced that it has closed the transaction pursuant to which Match.com exchanged its European operations for a 27% equity stake in Meetic and a euro 5 million promissory note.
buyer: Meetic SA(MEECF:$247.17)
Million are already subscribed to Meetic, making it the leading dating site in Europe and one of the biggest sites worldwide. Whether you are looking for your soulmate in your city or state, or whether distance is no object, you will always find meetic members who share your desires.
seller parent: IAC/InterActiveCorp
seller: Match.com
Match.com pioneered online personals when it launched on the Web in 1995 and continues to lead this exciting and evolving category after more than a decade. Throughout its history, Match.com has helped redefine the way people meet and fall in love.
price ($mm)
$111
rev ($mm)
$76
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/27/2006 via PR Newswire

Avalanche, LLC, acquired Matchmaker.com

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avalanche LLC, today announced the acquisition of Matchmaker.com. Matchmaker will continue to operate as an online dating website and, through a licensing arrangement, will share a technical platform with Date.com. Avalanche LLC acquired Matchmaker for an undisclosed amount.
buyer: Avalanche, LLC
Avalanche LLC, is the owner of serveral dating sites, such as date.com, where "Every relationship begins with a date", is a community committed to helping our members find and maintain the best relationship for them.
target: Matchmaker.com
MatMatchmaker is an online personals website for the marriage minded single. Site features include posting free online profiles, a suite of communication tools including instant messaging and chat room with video capabilities, dating advice, success stories and much more.
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closed 12/5/2005 via BusinessWire

CGI Holding Corporation, acquired Vintacom Media Group, Inc.

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In a move that will considerably accelerate the growth of CGI Holding Corporation's d/b/a Think Partnership Inc. lead generation capacity and make it one of the largest and fastest-growing online dating companies in the world, Think Partnership today announced it has closed its acquisition of privately held Vintacom Media Group Inc.
buyer: CGI Holding Corporation(INUV:$44.90)
Inuvo is a leading provider of performance-based online marketing services that deliver customers to advertisers and revenue to publishers. Clients achieve their goals across marketing channels that include search, affiliate, lead generation and email.
target: Vintacom Media Group, Inc.
The core focus of Vintacom is the development of low maintenance, high traffic e-commerce Internet applications for the B2C (Business-to-Consumer) and B2B (Business-to-Business) market.
price ($mm)
$9.90
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EV / EBITDA
closed 8/20/2004 via BusinessWire

CGI Holding Corporation, acquired WebCapades, Inc.

See 535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CGI Holding Corporation today announced that the Company has acquired WebCapades, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, which owns several online dating and relationship web sites.
buyer: CGI Holding Corporation(INUV:$44.90)
Inuvo is a leading provider of performance-based online marketing services that deliver customers to advertisers and revenue to publishers. Clients achieve their goals across marketing channels that include search, affiliate, lead generation and email.
target: WebCapades, Inc.
WebCapades is a leading global provider of online services providing engaging online communities to consumers and reliable solutions to businesses. The company, which was founded in 1998, operates websites that reach out to over ten million visitors from all around the world.
price ($mm)
$7.98
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/14/2011 via BNC Analysis

Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc., acquired LesPAC inc

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yellow Media Inc., the directories publisher, is selling its LesPAC Inc. classified website to e-commerce company Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. LesPAC is Quebec’s number one classified website, reaching 1.8 million unique visitors per month.
buyer: Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc.(MECVF:$53.82)
Mediagrif is a world-leading operator of e-business networks and provider of complete e-business solutions. Mediagrif's e-business networks allow buyers and sellers within specific industries to source, purchase or sell products and to exchange documents more efficiently using the Internet.
target parent: Yellow Pages Group Co
target: LesPAC inc
LesPAC is Quebec’s number one classified website, reaching 1.8 million unique visitors per month.
price ($mm)
$71
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
$9
EV / rev
5.8x
EV / EBITDA
8.2x
announced 9/30/2011 via BNC Analysis

Schibsted Media Group, will acquire DoneDeal Limited

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Schibsted Media Group has agreed to acquire 50.09 per cent of DoneDeal.ie, the leading online classifieds site for cars and generalist in the private market in Ireland. DoneDeal.ie is the third most visited online site in Ireland and has a strong brand in the country.
buyer: Schibsted Media Group
Schibsted is a leading media group in the Nordic region. The activities comprise newspapers and publishing, TV and film production, film rights, TV channels, Internet and mobile services.
target: DoneDeal Limited
DoneDeal Limited operates a classifieds Website. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Wexford, Ireland.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/13/2007 via BusinessWire

Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, acquired SHOP DC

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SHOP DC, a Washington, DC shopping and fashion guide founded by Zoey Rawlins, was recently acquired by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive and has been relaunched as DC Scout.
buyer parent:The Washington Post Company
buyer: Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive (WPNI) is the online publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. Its mission is to create truly interactive platforms that offer unmatched user experiences by developing editorial products with world-class reporting and award-winning content.
target: SHOP DC
SHOP DC caters to online residential shoppers eager to pinpoint local retailers, fashion trends, events and the best neighborhoods for shopping.
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closed 5/8/2006 via Company Press Release

Associated Newspapers, acquired Data Media and Retail Ltd

See 717 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Associated Newspapers, the national newspaper division of DMGT, announces that it has recently made two online acquisitions. Associated has acquired 62.5% of Data Media and Retail (‘DMR’) and has agreed a three-year earnout with its management to acquire the remaining 37.5%.
buyer parent:Daily Mail and General Trust plc
buyer: Associated Newspapers
Associated is the publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, the Evening Standard, Metro, Ireland on Sunday and Loot. It is also responsible for overseeing and developing the Group’s consumer internet properties.
target: Data Media and Retail Ltd
Dynamically expanding the portfolio over the last nine years, Data Media & Retail Ltd offers over 13 consumer Web sites covering motoring, finance, classifieds and the U.K.’s fastest growing competition Web site.
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closed 5/18/2005 via BusinessWire

Kijiji, acquired LoQUo.com

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synopsis: Kijiji, eBay's international classifieds group, today announced that it has acquired Gumtree.com and LoQUo.com, two separate classifieds Web sites operating in select international cities.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: Kijiji
Kijiji, which means "village" in Swahili, is a group of classifieds-style Web sites that offer a convenient, fun, and easy-to-use way for people in the same city to meet, share ideas, trade goods, and help one another out in a range of areas such as housing, jobs, and personals. Kijiji is currently
target: LoQUo.com
Launched in September 2002 and based in Spain, LoQUo.com is a city-based classifieds Web site ideal for a range of needs, from renting an apartment and getting a job, to selling a car and buying a refrigerator. An online community gathering place, LoQUo is available in multiple cities in Spain and a
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closed 4/26/2011 via PR Newswire

NexTag, acquired Guenstiger.de GmbH

See 799 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nextag, a leading comparison shopping website for products and services, announced the acquisition of Germany's Guenstiger.de GmbH, the leading provider of online comparison shopping services in Europe's largest market. Guenstiger provides shoppers in six countries with a rich user experience and valuable product information.
buyer parent:Providence Equity Partners Inc.
buyer: NexTag
Nextag is the ultimate resource for online shoppers, offering a fun, reliable and expansive browsing experience for everything from toys to travel plans. Its best-in-class search technology and proven expertise ensure that all of its customers find the products, prices and information they need.
target: Guenstiger.de GmbH
Guenstiger.de GmbH is a leading price comparison service for products in the area of telecommunications, computers, consumer electronics household and leisure goods.
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Catholic Match, LLC
Catholic Match, LLC
Catholicmatch.com brings single Christian men and women together in a safe, welcoming dating format. Catholic and Christian singles meet at online for dating, friendship and marriage. CatholicMatch.com is unlike any other Catholic singles service on the Internet.
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Global Personals Ltd.
Global Personals Ltd.
Global Personals makes connecting people their business. Their portfolio of over 7,500 online dating and friendship sites help people connect in a fun, innovative and safe environment - and their white label dating technology helps their 1,395 partners do the same.
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Zoosk, Inc.
Zoosk, Inc.
Zoosk is the world's largest social dating community. It provides a safe and fun online dating experience that users can easily access from Zoosk's website, social networking applications, mobile services, and downloadable desktop application.
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TheFind, Inc.
TheFind, Inc.
TheFind, Inc. offers the leading shopping search engine that delivers comprehensive, authentic and visually compelling results for products across the lifestyle goods category. The Find.com family also includes leading fashion shopping website Glimpse.com.
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ThisNext
Founded in 2006 by a team of seasoned Internet entrepreneurs, ThisNext changed the way people discover and shop for products online.ThisNext serves millions of consumers every month as the Web's best place to discover the products, brands, trends and people that shape the future of what's next.
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Care.com, Inc.
Care.com, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Care.com, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing service used by families seeking care providers, providing a place to easily connect with hundreds of thousands of care providers, share caregiving experiences and get advice.
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Info Edge
Info Edge
Info Edge Ltd. is a leading provider of online recruitment, matrimonial, real estate & education classifieds and related services in India.
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meinestadt.de
meinestadt.de
For each of Germany's 12,000 cities meinestadt.de offers a unique platform with comprehensive local information, such as events, yellow pages, addresses, phone numbers, cinema guides and ticketing, as well as the whole range of local advertising.
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Mrs2Be.ie
Mrs2Be.ie
Online Bridal Directory Limited trading as Mrs2Be.ie is a lead-generation business. It advertises venues and wedding service providers such as photographers, bands, cake specialists, florists and bridal shops to engaged couples all over Ireland.
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nSphere
nSphere
DirectoryM re-launched in July 2010 as nSphere representing the company's expanded mission: combining media brands, data sources and local experts to satisfy the local online information needs of the average user and help organize their life locally.
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Oodle, Inc.
Oodle, Inc.
Oodle is a pioneer in social commerce and brings a social experience to the local online marketplace. Users can easily buy, sell, lend and give with friends, friends-of-friends, and other people in their local community.
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