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closed 7/13/2011 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., purchased Weddingbee.com and JustMommies.com from eHarmony

synopsis: Internet Brands, a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets, announced the acquisition of Weddingbee.com, one of the largest wedding blogs on the Internet, and JustMommies.com, a top-ranked parenting community for moms and moms-to-be.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
seller: eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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closed 11/14/2011 via BusinessWire

Disney Interactive Media Group, acquired Babble Media, Inc.

synopsis: The Walt Disney Co., through its subsidiary Disney Online, has acquired Babble Media, a leading online parenting platform featuring more than 200 influential mom bloggers. The acquisition further strengthens the position of Disney Interactive Media Group’s Moms and Family portfolio as a leading online resource for moms and families.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Disney Interactive Media Group
Disney Interactive Media Group, the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to entertain and inform audiences around the globe.
target: Babble Media, Inc.
Babble Media, Inc. is a leading online parenting platform featuring more than 200 influential mom bloggers. Its stable of bloggers contribute daily to parenting topics including pregnancy, child care, health, food, family activities as well as lifestyle topics such as home and fashion.
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closed 6/28/2011 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, acquired Kidspot Pty Ltd

synopsis: News Corp, a diversified entertainment company, has purchased web entrepreneur Katie May's online parenting portal Kidspot and all its related entities, in a move that represents a rapid rise for the six-year-old business and highlights how much media companies now value established websites with strong communities.
buyer parent:News Corporation
buyer: News Limited
News Limited operates as an online newspaper publishing company. It operates NEWS.com.au, a news network, which offers entertainment, business, sports, and travel news, as well as delivers media coverage reports with blogs and user generated forums.
target: Kidspot Pty Ltd
Kidspot is the leading Australia-based online community for parents. Kidspot Australia is all about simplifying the journey that is parenting.
price ($mm)
$48
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$7
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6.9x
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closed 2/2/2010 via BusinessWire

giggle, acquired The Cradle, LLC

synopsis: giggle, the one-stop source for today's new parent offering a complete checklist of only the best products for a smarter nursery, announced that it has acquired The Cradle, the first-of-its-kind social community and lifestyle destination focused solely on expectant and new moms.
buyer: giggle
giggle is the one-stop source for today's new parent, offering a complete checklist of only the best products for a smarter nursery, including giggle’s own line of baby products, giggle Better Basics.
target: The Cradle, LLC
The Cradle is a social community and lifestyle destination for expectant and new moms. Through fresh and relevant content, personalized features, and an engaging social networking community, The Cradle offers a central place where those who ‘need to know’ can connect with those ‘in the know'.
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closed 9/9/2009 via paidContent.org

Mothercare UK, Ltd., acquired gurgle.com

synopsis: Mothercare is buying investment fund Fleming Media out of their Gurgle.co.uk joint venture. The baby products retailer will now take full ownership of the pregnancy-and-parenting social network. Gurgle.co.uk was founded by the pair in 2007 to let first-time parents share advice and experience, including blogs, chat, video and Q&A.
buyer: Mothercare UK, Ltd.
The Mothercare group is comprised principally of two iconic parenting retail brands with international appeal; Mothercare and Early Learning Centre. The group's brands operate through three distinct channels to market; UK stores, Direct, and International franchisement/joint ventures.
target parent: Fleming Media, Ltd.
target: gurgle.com
gurgle.com is an UK-based pregnancy/parenting social network. Gurgle provides users with information on all aspects of parenting. Users can search topics to find related articles, videos, groups, answers, and chat. Or gurgle users can communicate directly with each other to share experiences.
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closed 1/13/2009 via BusinessWire

The Knot, Inc., acquired Breastfeeding.com, Inc.

synopsis: The Knot Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Breastfeeding.com, the number-one website dedicated to providing advice on breastfeeding—one of first-time mothers’ biggest challenges. The addition of Breastfeeding.com further enhances The Knot Inc.’s already robust pregnancy and first-time parenting offerings.
buyer: The Knot, Inc.(KNOT:$106.42)
The Knot, Inc. is a leading national lifestage media and services company. The company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's premier wedding resource that reaches over one million engaged couples each year through the Web, newsstands, bookstores, national television and more.
target: Breastfeeding.com, Inc.
The first issue most new moms face is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding.com is a Web site dedicated to providing support and information on breastfeeding, along with all the other things a new mom needs. Since 1998, the site has grown into the leading Web site for breastfeeding information and support.
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closed 5/14/2008 via PR Newswire

SheKnows, LLC, acquired PregnancyandBaby.com

synopsis: SheKnows.com, one of the fastest growing online destinations for women, announced the acquisition of PregnancyandBaby.com a leading online community for women from preconception through pregnancy.
buyer parent:AtomicOnline
buyer: SheKnows, LLC
SheKnows.com is the authoritative source for women ages 25-54 with exclusive articles and content on pregnancy, parenting, health, hobbies, entertainment, money, dating, beauty and celebrities - and also serves as the demographic/psychographic hub for a family of other female-centric web properties.
target: PregnancyandBaby.com
PregnancyandBaby is among the most popular sites designed specifically for those who are pregnant or planning to conceive. The site offers a comprehensive collection of articles, interactive features and active message board communities with the goal of informing and inspiring hopeful families.
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closed 2/19/2008 via PR Newswire

Nickelodeon, acquired Babunga

synopsis: Further expanding its reach in the parenting space garnered through Nickjr.com -- the number-one preschool- parenting website, the Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group announces the acquisition of Babunga.com network of parenting sites and its integration into Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com.
buyer parent:Viacom Inc.
buyer: Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films.
target: Babunga
Babunga.com is a network of parenting sites including babynamesworld.com, 3dpregnancy.com and wikiparenting.com.
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closed 2/5/2008 via PR Newswire

Kaboose, Inc., acquired Bounty Group

synopsis: Kaboose Inc. one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world, announced today that it recently acquired Bounty Group, the UK's largest parenting club and the leading family destination online in the United Kingdom.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: Bounty Group
Bounty has created and maintained the UK’s premier parenting club with over 3 million members, we have a unique insight into the needs and wants of the young family life stage and can harness this knowledge and access to help you.
price ($mm)
$118
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$36
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$6
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3.2x
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18.1x
closed 12/4/2007 via BusinessWire

Walt Disney Internet Group, acquired iParenting Media

synopsis: The Walt Disney Internet Group has acquired iParenting Media in a move that adds to its already strong line-up of family-targeted Web properties within Disney Online, including Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com and Wondertime.com.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Walt Disney Internet Group
The Walt Disney Internet Group offers a compelling mix of interactive entertainment and information content and services for Internet and mobile devices for audiences around the world. WDIG is a developer of unique new media experiences specifically designed for Internet and mobile media.
target: iParenting Media
iParenting Media operates one of the Internet's most popular communities for parents and parents-to-be at www.iParenting.com. iParenting produces the highly-respected iParenting Media Awards program, the only ISO9001:2000 certified product review and awards program in the industry.
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closed 7/6/2006 via

Journal Communications Inc., acquired MilwaukeeMoms.com

synopsis: The Journal Sentinel, Inc., publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, announced today that it has purchased MilwaukeeMoms.com, the leading online brand in the metropolitan Milwaukee market for parents raising children under six years of age. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Journal Sentinel, Inc. is a Journal Communications' company.
buyer: Journal Communications Inc.(JRN:$356.79)
Journal Communications, Inc. is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services. We publish the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 75 community newspapers and shoppers in eight states.
target: MilwaukeeMoms.com
MilwaukeeMoms.com was launched on July 15, 2002 as a resource and networking community for parents raising kids ages 0-6 years. As a one-of-kind, centralized resource, the site has caught the attention of the FOX6 Wake-Up News, CBS 58's Building "Blocks for a Lifetime.
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closed 6/13/2006 via

Kaboose, Inc., acquired BabyZone.com, Inc.

synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent online media destination for moms and kids, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BabyZone.com, Inc., the largest independent online destination focusing on pregnancy and parenting in the United States.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: BabyZone.com, Inc.
Attracting nearly five million visits each month, BabyZone.com has become the premier online destination for highly personalized and localized parenting content and tools. It seamlessly moves through every parent's journey from preconception to pregnancy and parenting.
price ($mm)
$22
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$4
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$1
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5.2x
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15.0x
closed 1/24/2006 via BusinessWire

Morex Marketing Group, LLC merged with CGI Holding Corporation,

synopsis: In a move designed to considerably leverage the existing online marketing and lead generation capabilities of CGI Holding Corporation d/b/a Think Partnership Inc., the Company today announced that it has closed its acquisition of privately held Morex Marketing Group LLC.
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: Morex Marketing Group, LLC
Babytobee.com, a subsiduary of Morex Marketing Group, LLC is the #1 marketing company in the U.S., gathering Mother and Father-to-be names and presenting them with new and exciting baby related offers.
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$50
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closed 4/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Kaboose, Inc., acquired Amazing Moms Inc.

synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent family focused online media company in North America, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Amazing Moms Inc. for US$750,000 in cash with additional consideration to be paid on an earn-out basis.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: Amazing Moms Inc.
Amazingmoms.com is an Internet resource created by parents for parents. We provide simple, fresh and practical solutions for busy families. Our goal is to bring families together through a blend of exceptional content, useful resources and "whack-on-the-side-of-the-head" ideas.
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$0.75
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closed 10/21/2011 via BusinessWire

Momtastic, acquired BabyandBump

synopsis: Evolve Media announced the acquisition of BabyandBump, which will become a part of its Momtastic division, a leading online destination and community for moms. BabyandBump.com is an online community dedicated to offering a friendly environment for both current and expecting moms to engage in discussions about all things family related.
buyer parent:Evolve Media Corp
buyer: Momtastic
Momtastic is a leading online destination and community for moms. Its content provides moms with information on parenting, cooking, home & living, entertainment, and health & beauty. Momtastic aims to help lighten the load of moms with answers, support, inspiration and endearing Moments.
target: BabyandBump
Launched in 2007, BabyandBump.com is an online community dedicated to offering a friendly environment for both current and expecting moms to engage in discussions about all things family related.
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closed 11/18/2010 via PR Newswire

Sittercity.com, acquired Sitters.com

synopsis: Sittercity.com, America's largest and most trusted website for connecting families with local, quality in-home caregivers, announced the acquisition of the Sitters.com website.
buyer: Sittercity.com
Sittercity.com, the inventor of online caregiving, is America's largest and most trusted online source for babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, senior care, housesitting, housekeeping and tutoring.
target: Sitters.com
Sitters.com is the third-largest in-home care website and has developed a significant sitter and parent network throughout its almost 10 year history.
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closed 2/20/2008 via PR Newswire

Sittercity.com, acquired Callforsitters.com

synopsis: The nation's largest and most trusted online source for caregivers, Sittercity.com, announced today that it acquired the assets of online babysitting source Callforsitters.com. Sittercity.com and Callforsitters.com have been two pivotal sites in growing the online caregiving industry, which Sittercity.com initiated in 2001.
buyer: Sittercity.com
Sittercity.com, the inventor of online caregiving, is America's most trustworthy source for child care and pet care, dedicated to making the process of finding a caregiver fast, easy, safe and fun.
target: Callforsitters.com
CallforSitters.com is a site that connects babysitters and parents. It has nearly 100,000 users.
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closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Momtastic, acquired WebEcoist

synopsis: Evolve Media Corp., an integrated digital media company, announced the acquisition of green-living site WebEcoist.com, which will become a part of Momtastic, a leading online destination and community for moms. WebEcoist helps moms incorporate green living into their everyday lives.
buyer parent:Evolve Media Corp
buyer: Momtastic
Momtastic is a leading online destination and community for moms. Its content provides moms with information on parenting, cooking, home & living, entertainment, and health & beauty. Momtastic aims to help lighten the load of moms with answers, support, inspiration and endearing Moments.
target: WebEcoist
WebEcoist helps moms incorporate green living into their everyday lives. Readers not only find articles on eco-friendly food, sustainable technology and innovations both good and bad, but they also discover a vast array of news on natural disasters, fantastic plants and amazing animals.
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announced 12/21/2012 via Company Press Release

Tomorrow Focus AG, will acquire NetMoms GmbH

synopsis: Tomorrow Focus AG, one of Germany's leading publicly traded internet groups, will fully take over the shares of NetMoms GmbH, which operates the parent and women’s portal netmoms.de, a social network for moms.
buyer parent:Hubert Burda Media
buyer: Tomorrow Focus AG(DB:TFA:$18.63)
TOMORROW FOCUS AG is one of Germany's leading publicly traded internet groups. The group operates in three areas: transactions, advertising and technologies.
target: NetMoms GmbH
NetMoms is a German-language portal for mothers on the Internet. NetMoms provides quality information, faster exchange, simple get-together and a comprehensive shopping experience.
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$4.55
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announced 2/21/2012 via Market Wire

Sugar Inc., will acquire Circle of Moms

synopsis: Sugar Inc., a leading online media and commerce company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire San Francisco-based Circle of Moms, one of the largest social networks for moms and moms-to-be. Circle of Moms is dedicated to making the lives of moms easier and more enjoyable.
buyer: Sugar Inc.
Sugar Inc. is a leading international diversified women's media company. Through an online global network, Sugar brings to life what is personally relevant to modern women everywhere - whether it's a red carpet moment, an inspiring fitness tip, or an exclusive shopping event.
target: Circle of Moms
Circle of Moms is one of the largest social networks for moms and moms-to-be. It helps moms connect, both to one another and to their families, to capture and share their children’s stories and to tap a rich and authentic source of advice and support: other moms.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 7/13/2011 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., purchased Weddingbee.com and JustMommies.com from eHarmony

synopsis: Internet Brands, a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets, announced the acquisition of Weddingbee.com, one of the largest wedding blogs on the Internet, and JustMommies.com, a top-ranked parenting community for moms and moms-to-be.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
seller: eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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closed 7/11/2011 via PR Newswire

WeddingWire, acquired ProjectWedding

synopsis: WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of ProjectWedding.com, one of the top five online destinations in the wedding industry. Project Wedding is one of the fastest growing wedding communities in the US.
buyer: WeddingWire
WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals.
target parent: eHarmony
target: ProjectWedding
Project Wedding is a full-service wedding planning destination, enabling brides to plan their special wedding day through online tools, tips, expert advice, and inspiration. Project Wedding's free, exquisitely designed wedding websites and tools help make planning the big day easier.
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closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired The Frugal Travel Guy

synopsis: Internet Brands announced the acquisition of The Frugal Travel Guy, an award-winning travel blog focused on helping consumers save money on travel around the world. The Frugal Travel Guy was founded in 2007 by Rick Ingersoll, a retired mortgage banker and avid world traveler.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
target: The Frugal Travel Guy
The Frugal Travel Guy is an award-winning travel blog focused on helping consumers save money on travel around the world. The Frugal Travel Guy was founded in 2007 by Rick Ingersoll, a retired mortgage banker and avid world traveler.
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closed 10/26/2011 via BNC Analysis

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Five Auto Websites

synopsis: Internet Brands has acquired five new enthusiast websites. Internet Brands said it has acquired 5series.net, CobaltSS.net, gtr.co.uk, DieselTruckResource.com and DieselBombers.com. All of the websites provide automotive related information and become part of Internet Brands Automotive Network.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
target: Five Auto Websites
The Five Auto Websites include: 5series.net; CobaltSS.net; gtr.co.uk; DieselTruckResource.com; and DieselBombers.com.
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closed 9/7/2011 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Inhabitat.com

synopsis: Internet Brands announced the acquisition of Inhabitat, a popular New York City-based blog devoted to leading-edge home design, architecture and sustainable design practices.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
target: Inhabitat.com
Inhabitat.com is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
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closed 7/13/2011 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., purchased Weddingbee.com and JustMommies.com from eHarmony

synopsis: Internet Brands, a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets, announced the acquisition of Weddingbee.com, one of the largest wedding blogs on the Internet, and JustMommies.com, a top-ranked parenting community for moms and moms-to-be.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
seller: eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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closed 12/1/2010 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired AllLaw.com

synopsis: Internet Brands and AllLaw.com, Inc. announced the acquisition of AllLaw.com and AttorneyLocate.com, properties of Internet marketing firm AllLaw.com, Inc. These websites connect consumers with attorneys throughout North America and provide laypeople and legal professionals with access to legal information, forms and news.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Internet Brands, Inc. is a unique and leading Internet media company. The company owns and operates more than 100 websites that are leaders in their vertical markets. In total, these sites organically attract (without paid marketing) approximately 62 million unique visitors per month.
target: AllLaw.com
With a substantial amount of organic traffic, good reputation in the search engines, and clients throughout North America, AllLaw.com and AttorneyLocate.com are leaders in the attorney directory and legal information space.
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closed 9/30/2010 via Company Press Release

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Five Leisure Websites

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce websites, announced it has acquired five leisure-related websites in its consumer Internet division.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Internet Brands, Inc. is a unique and leading Internet media company. The company owns and operates more than 100 websites that are leaders in their vertical markets. In total, these sites organically attract (without paid marketing) approximately 62 million unique visitors per month.
target: Five Leisure Websites
FitDay.com, HighDefForum.com, HighDefDigest.com, AVRev.com, VetInfo.com
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closed 12/17/2010 via Market Wire

Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Internet Brands, Inc.

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading Internet media company, announced that investment funds managed by Hellman & Friedman LLC have completed the previously announced acquisition of Internet Brands.
buyer: Hellman & Friedman LLC
Hellman & Friedman LLC is a leading private equity investment firm. The Firm focuses on investing in superior business franchises and serving as a value-added partner to management in select industries including internet & digital media, software and business & marketing services.
target: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Internet Brands, Inc. is a unique and leading internet media company. The company owns and operates more than 100 websites that are leaders in their vertical markets. In total, these sites organically attract (without paid marketing) approximately 62 million unique visitors per month.
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closed 2/18/2010 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired 7 consumer websites

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc. announced expansions of its Health and Home verticals with the acquisition of seven consumer websites. Internet Brands' Health vertical focuses on medical procedures, fitness and nutrition, and support communities. The company's Home vertical was established in 2005 and spans the lifecycle of home-related activities.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: 7 consumer websites
7 Consumer Websites acquired by Internet Brands include: Dentalfind.com, InfertilitySpecialist.com, SkinCareGuide.com, DavesGarden.com, Gardens.com, Craftster.org and Splitcoaststampers.com.
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closed 7/29/2009 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired BusinessMart.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc. announced that it has acquired BusinessMart.com, a marketplace of thousands of small businesses for sale by owners and brokers across the United States.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: BusinessMart.com
BusinessMart.com, a marketplace of thousands of small businesses for sale by owners and brokers across the United States. The site also features one of the largest marketplaces of new franchising opportunities available on both a national and local level.
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closed 7/29/2009 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired BusinessFinance.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc. announced that it has acquired BusinessFinance.com, a content site focused on connecting small business owners to sources of small business loans and other financing.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: BusinessFinance.com
BusinessFinance.com, a content site focused on connecting small business owners to sources of small business loans and other financing. The site also features a large library of articles about starting and financing a small business.
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closed 7/29/2009 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired KidsCamps.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc. announced that it has acquired KidsCamps.com, a leading directory of children's camps in the United States, including summer camps, day camps, overnight camps, and a wide variety of specialty camps.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: KidsCamps.com
KidsCamps.com is a leading directory of children's camps in the United States, including summer camps, day camps, overnight camps, and a wide variety of specialty camps. The site provides a marketplace for camp jobs and camps for sale.
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closed 1/24/2008 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired HuntingNet.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce websites, announced the acquisition of HuntingNet.com, a popular community website in the online hunting niche. The sites join well-known online community destinations including Wikitravel.org, FlyerTalk.com, and BikeForums.com as part of Internet Brands’ Travel & Leisure division.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: HuntingNet.com
HuntingNet.com is the largest hunting community on the Internet. Founded in 1995, the site consists of more than 10,000 pages of content including daily hunting news updates, original articles, field journals, and photo galleries.
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closed 1/24/2008 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Horsetopia.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc. a leading operator of media and e-commerce websites, acquired Horsetopia.com, a popular community website in the equestrian niche. The site joins well-known online community destinations including Wikitravel.org, FlyerTalk.com, and BikeForums.com as part of Internet Brands’ fast-growing Travel & Leisure division.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: Horsetopia.com
Since launching in 2002, Horsetopia.com has revolutionized the way people buy and sell horses. The site links buyers and sellers from around the world, creating a global marketplace with a much wider reach than traditional advertising methods. Horsetopia.com charges no commissions or finding fees.
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closed 1/23/2008 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired OffShoreOnly.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce websites, acquired OffShoreOnly.com a popular community website in the online performance boating, niche. The site joins well-known online community destinations including Wikitravel.org, FlyerTalk.com, and BikeForums.com as part of Internet Brands' Travel & Leisure division.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: OffShoreOnly.com
With more than 45,000 registered users, OffShoreOnly.com has grown to be the world’s largest performance boating website since 2001. A vibrant enthusiast community and active discussion forum are the primary focus of the site.
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closed 1/24/2007 via BusinessWire

Carsdirect.com, acquired DoItYourself.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of DoItYourself.com, the leading independent home improvement and home repair website.
buyer parent:Internet Brands, Inc.
buyer: Carsdirect.com
CarsDirect operates a growing portfolio of Internet media and ecommerce sites for "large ticket" consumer categories. The company's two automotive websites, CarsDirect.com and Autos.com, offer product and pricing information, new and pre-owned automobiles and related products and services.
target: DoItYourself.com
Founded in 1995, DoItYourself.com has been named “One of the Top 50 sites in the World” by Time Magazine. The site is home to the most active home improvement discussion forum on the Internet, enabling consumers to get personalized advice from professionals on more than 100 subjects.
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closed 4/20/2006 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Wikitravel

synopsis: ernet Brands, Inc, a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of Wikitravel (www.wikitravel.org) and World66 (www.world66.com), two leading community travel guides of up-to-date, traveler-focused content.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: Wikitravel
Wikitravel is creating a free, complete, up-to-date and reliable worldwide travel guide written by its online community. The site was inspired by Wikipedia.org, the free encyclopedia that is quickly becoming one of the Web's most popular resources.
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closed 4/20/2006 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired World66

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc, a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of Wikitravel (www.wikitravel.org) and World66 (www.world66.com), two leading community travel guides of up-to-date, traveler-focused content.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: World66
World66 is one of the most complete travel resources on the Internet, thanks to nearly 80,000 articles on more than 19,000 destinations all over the world.
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closed 9/29/2005 via

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired RealEstateABC.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of RealEstateABC.com (www.realestateabc.com), an award-winning consumer information website for home buyers and sellers.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: RealEstateABC.com
Consumers can quickly get up to speed on buying or selling a home with help from RealEstateABC.com. In addition to monthly analysis of market conditions, RealEstateABC.com also features: Hundreds of articles that offer insight on the home buying and selling process.
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closed 9/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired VacationHomes.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of online vacation rental sites VacationHomes.com and Vamoose.com.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: VacationHomes.com
VacationHomes.com is a world leader in vacation rental marketing. Started in 1997, VacationHomes.com's mission is to provide the finest collection of online vacation rentals and to connect qualified rental clients to VacationHomes members.
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closed 9/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Internet Brands, Inc., acquired Vamoose.com

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading operator of media and e-commerce sites for "large ticket" consumer purchases, today announced the acquisition of online vacation rental sites VacationHomes.com and Vamoose.com.
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Los Angeles-based Internet Brands, Inc. is a leading Internet media company that owns, operates and grows community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, home, money and business, shopping and travel and leisure categories.
target: Vamoose.com
Vamoose makes the process of finding a vacation rental online easier. Vamoose crawls the Web for vacation rental properties and compiles them into the largest index available online. Renters find vacation rentals easier, and property owners and managers get the most qualified visitors to their site
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closed 7/13/2011 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc., purchased Weddingbee.com and JustMommies.com from eHarmony

synopsis: Internet Brands, a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets, announced the acquisition of Weddingbee.com, one of the largest wedding blogs on the Internet, and JustMommies.com, a top-ranked parenting community for moms and moms-to-be.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
seller: eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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closed 4/25/2013 via BNC Analysis

SpinMedia, acquired Vibe Holdings LLC

synopsis: SpinMedia is buying Vibe, the 20-year-old hip-hop and R&B magazine, from a consortium led by Intermedia and Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies. It plans on ending Vibe’s print run in the coming months, and will add Vibe.com to its roster of 40+ pop culture and music sites.
buyer: SpinMedia
SpinMedia, previously known as Buzzmedia, owns a number of pop culture brands such as SPIN, Celebuzz, The Frisky and Buzznet. SpinMedia publishes more than 40 authoritative brands whose voices define categories and culture.
target parent: InterMedia Partners
target: Vibe Holdings LLC
Vibe Holdings is the parent company of Vibe magazine, Vibe.com, VibeVixen.com, Vibe Lifestyle Network, Uptown magazine, UptownMagazine.com, UptownSocial and the iconic Soul Train entertainment franchise.
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closed 9/25/2012 via PR Newswire

Everyday Health, Inc., acquired EQAL

synopsis: Everyday Health, Inc., the leading digital health and wellness company, announced the acquisition of EQAL, a next-generation media company which creates and manages digital media properties for consumer brands and celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Bethenny Frankel and Lauren Conrad.
buyer: Everyday Health, Inc.
Everyday Health is the leading digital health and wellness company. Attracting 38 million people monthly through its popular websites, mobile applications, and social media presence, it inspires consumers to live healthier lives and helps doctors make more informed decisions for their patients.
target: EQAL
EQAL is a leading media company that builds strong online communities around entertainment and consumer brands. EQAL combines proprietary technology with community management and editorial services to convert a distributed fan base into a highly-engaged community around a brand.
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closed 4/20/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Alloy Digital Network, acquired B5Media

synopsis: Alloy Digital, a leading creator and distributor of media and entertainment for the 12-34 demographic, announced that it has completed the acquisition of B5Media, one of the fastest-growing female-oriented lifestyle digital publishing and media networks including Blisstree, Crushable, The Gloss, The Grindstone and Mommyish.
buyer parent:ZelnickMedia Corp.
buyer: Alloy Digital Network
Alloy Digital, a division of Alloy, Inc., controls the largest media and advertising network of young adult- targeted websites, reaching more than 43% of P12-34 internet users. Alloy Digital delivers digital campaigns for FORTUNE 500 advertisers and has received multiple industry accolades.
target: B5Media
As one of the fastest-growing media networks devoted to women, B5Media is the publisher of prominent lifestyle websites Blisstree, Crushable, The Gloss, The Grindstone and Mommyish.
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announced 3/24/2011 via BusinessWire

Union Square Agency, will acquire Track Entertainment

synopsis: Union Square Agency, a New York based lifestyle agency, signed a term sheet to acquire the Track Entertainment and Fearless Music Television divisions of The Management Group, LLC. TrackEntertainment.com, an advertising and content network, has assets including 3.5 million registered users and several web properties.
buyer: Union Square Agency(UCRP:$0.00)
Union Square Agency and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Union Square Media and Union Square Licensing, delivers truly integrated, innovative and unparalleled 360 degree solutions with a core focus on blending media, brands, entertainment and consumers into unique business opportunities.
target: Track Entertainment
TrackEntertainment.com, an advertising and content network, has assets including 3.5 million registered users and several web properties, representing a cross section of premiere lifestyles and multiculturalism, through event directories and music.
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closed 3/18/2011 via PR Newswire

Glam Media, acquired BBS Media

synopsis: Glam Media, Inc., the pioneer of vertical media, has announced that it has acquired brand advertising media company BBS Media (Boxer B-Scene Media) based in Canada. The acquisition creates the 5th international country media subsidiary for Glam and will allow premium brands to more effectively engage with Canadian audiences online.
buyer: Glam Media
Glam Media is the pioneer of vertical media that connects the world's top brand advertisers with targeted vertical audiences online. Glam Media has more than 2,000 publishers organized across multiple vertical categories online including: Glam.com, Glam Entertainment, Brash.com and Bliss.com.
target: BBS Media
BBS Media is one of Canada's leading online media companies that helps brands reach targeted audiences in Canada and has established relationships with many premium content providers including Harper's Bazaar, YummyMummyClub.ca, Washington Post Digital, Forbes, and Men'shealth.com.
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cancelled 12/15/2010 via Market Wire

Madison Ave. Media, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of Track Entertainment

synopsis: Madison Ave. Media, Inc., a global leader in brand intelligence and mobile marketing, agrees to acquire Track Entertainment a division of The Management Group, LLC. With over $20 million in annual revenue, Track Entertainment owns and manages a consortium of advertising, content, ticketing and event driven web properties.
buyer: Madison Ave. Media, Inc.(US:KHZM:$0.00)
Madison Ave. Media is an advanced digital media company that offers a differentiated and competitive array of marketing technologies and services to clients in multiple industries. Madison Ave's brings advanced, highly productive marketing, communications and advertising solutions to clients.
target: Track Entertainment
TrackEntertainment.com, an advertising and content network, whose assets include 3.5 million registered users, and proprietary web properties, representing a cross section of premiere lifestyle, event directory, multicultural, and music based properties.
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closed 12/17/2010 via Market Wire

Hellman & Friedman LLC, acquired Internet Brands, Inc.

synopsis: Internet Brands, Inc., a leading Internet media company, announced that investment funds managed by Hellman & Friedman LLC have completed the previously announced acquisition of Internet Brands.
buyer: Hellman & Friedman LLC
Hellman & Friedman LLC is a leading private equity investment firm. The Firm focuses on investing in superior business franchises and serving as a value-added partner to management in select industries including internet & digital media, software and business & marketing services.
target: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Internet Brands, Inc. is a unique and leading internet media company. The company owns and operates more than 100 websites that are leaders in their vertical markets. In total, these sites organically attract (without paid marketing) approximately 62 million unique visitors per month.
price($mm)[EV]
$625 [$566]
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$107
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$40
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closed 4/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

Adknowledge, Inc., acquired SocialWeekend Labs

synopsis: Adknowledge announced that it has acquired Montipay, Inc., doing business as SocialWeekend Labs. SocialWeekend operates as a media publisher that provides personalized content to people. It focuses on shared-content topics for users on various verticals.
buyer: Adknowledge, Inc.
Adknowledge is a leading online network that specializes in performance-based marketing solutions that help make the long tail web accessible to search engine advertisers.
target: SocialWeekend Labs
SocialWeekend is a media publisher delivering timely, personalized content to over tens of millions of people each day. Focusing on popular, shared-content topics, SocialWeekend has built an organic distribution network of like-minded users in eight major verticals.
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closed 4/30/2013 via BusinessWire

SuperMedia Inc. merged with Dex One Corporation,

synopsis: Dex One Corporation and SuperMedia Inc. announced the completion of their merger, creating Dex Media, Inc. -- one of the largest national providers of social, local and mobile marketing solutions through direct relationships with local businesses.
buyer: Dex One Corporation(DEXO:$1,300.01)
Dex One Corporation is a leading marketing solutions provider helping local businesses and their customers connect wherever and whenever they choose to search. The company provides integrated products and services to help its clients establish their digital presence and generate leads.
target: SuperMedia Inc.(SPMD:$1,354.00)
SuperMedia, based in Dallas, Texas, sells print and Internet advertising to small and medium size businesses. SuperMedia’s advertising products and services include the SuperGuarantee and SuperTradeExchange programs, Verizon SuperYellowPages, FairPoint SuperYellowPages, and more.
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closed 4/24/2012 via PR Newswire

Bee Media Inc., acquired ADCENTRICITY INC.

synopsis: Bee Media Inc., a mobile shopping platform, announced the acquisition of the business of Adcentricity Inc., a location-based digital media technology company. In addition, the newly formed Adcentricity announced the availability of two new products that make it easier for advertisers to develop hyper-local campaigns.
buyer: Bee Media Inc.
Bee Media Inc. is a mobile shopping platform. Bee Media Incorporated provides location-based mobile media services. It offers an opt-in services that delivers location-specific offers and information to its members on their mobile devices while they are shopping.
target: ADCENTRICITY INC.
ADCENTRICITY has quickly become North America's award winning, most trusted ad network in digital out-of-home media. ADCENTRICITY eases the pain and complexity of the buying and planning process of digital out-of-home media by providing a strategic solution to media agencies and brands.
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closed 11/29/2011 via GlobeNewswire

Remedy Health Media, acquired HealthCentral Network, Inc.

synopsis: Remedy Health Media, America's fastest-growing health information and technology company, announced its acquisition of HealthCentral, a leading provider of online clinical and patient community resources and tools that help millions of patients and caregivers take control of their health and improve their well-being.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Remedy Health Media
Based in New York City, Remedy Health Media is a health information technology company providing trusted health and wellness information in print, at the point-of-care and on digital and mobile platforms.
target parent: The Carlyle Group
target: HealthCentral Network, Inc.
The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (HealthCentral) empowers people to improve and take control of their health and well-being through more than 35 condition-and wellness-specific interactive health sites, including #1 HIV/AIDS site TheBody.com and healthy living resource Wellsphere.com.
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closed 11/3/2011 via PE Hub

Immediate Media Co., acquired Magicalia, Ltd.

synopsis: Immediate Media Co., a new force in consumer media with expertise in digital platforms, has acquired Magicalia Media, a digitally led cross-media publisher and platform provider. The company owns and operates market leading consumer websites, magazines and online commerce properties.
buyer: Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co is a force in consumer media and publishing, combining businesses formerly known as BBC Magazines, Origin Publishing and Magicalia. Immediate Media Co will publish 34 websites and 50 magazines, with over 1 million subscribers, a brand reach of 11 million UK consumers.
target parent: Exponent Private Equity
target: Magicalia, Ltd.
Magicalia Media is a digitally led cross-media publisher and platform provider. The company owns and operates market leading consumer websites, magazines and online commerce properties. It has also developed a world class online publishing and eCommerce platform.
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announced 10/3/2011 via PR Newswire

e-Midia will be merged with Bolsa de Mulher,

synopsis: The Brazilian Internet groups Bolsa de Mulher, a multi-platform digital media company for women belonging to Ideiasnet, and e-Midia, the company that holds the properties Vila Mulher, Cyber Cook and Cyber Diet, trend-setters in vertical markets, are going to merge their operations.
buyer parent:Ideiasnet S.A.
buyer: Bolsa de Mulher
Founded in 2000, Bolsa de Mulher is a multi-platform digital media company for women.
target: e-Midia
e-Midia is the company that holds the properties Vila Mulher, Cyber Cook and Cyber Diet, trend-setters in vertical markets.
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closed 12/5/2011 via BusinessWire

Glam Media, acquired Ning, Inc.

synopsis: Glam Media, Inc., the number one vertical social media company with the largest online global reach in lifestyle, announced the completion of the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based Ning, the leading online platform for building social web sites. Ning has more than 100 million registered user social profiles.
buyer: Glam Media
Glam Media is the pioneer of vertical media that connects the world’s top brand advertisers with targeted vertical audiences online. Glam Media has more than 4,000 premium content creators organized across multiple vertical categories online.
target: Ning, Inc.
Founded in 2004, Ning, Inc. is the world’s largest custom platform for social communities and networks. Ning has more than 100 million registered user social profiles and reaches more than 60 million monthly unique visitors.
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closed 6/7/2011 via BusinessWire

MyHeritage Ltd., acquired Bliscy.pl

synopsis: MyHeritage.com, the most popular family network on the web, announced the acquisition of Bliscy.pl from Wirtualna Polska S.A., strengthening its leadership in the family history market in Poland and expanding its international community of users. Bliscy.pl is a family network on the web with more than 6.5 million family tree profiles.
buyer: MyHeritage Ltd.
MyHeritage.com is the most popular family network on the web. MyHeritage.com’s Smart Matching™ technology empowers users with an exciting and innovative way to find relatives and explore their family history.
target parent: Telekomunikacja Polska SA
target: Bliscy.pl
Bliscy.pl is a family network on the web with more than 6.5 million family tree profiles, created by more than 500,000 users.
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closed 12/1/2010 via BusinessWire

Specific Media, Inc., acquired AdCombination

synopsis: Specific Media, a next generation media platform company, recently announced the acquisition of Amsterdam-based AdCombination in a move to expand its operations into the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
buyer parent:Enterprise Partners Venture Capital
buyer: Specific Media, Inc.
Specific Media is an independent media platform, solving the reach and data problems facing today's advertisers. Specific Media enables advertisers to target consumers based on demographics, behaviors, geographic locations and the contextual relevance of websites visited.
target: AdCombination
AdCombination is a leading display network in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, with a premium publisher network and strong industry relationships.
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closed 6/7/2010 via Company Press Release

Six Apart, Ltd., acquired NaturalPath Media

synopsis: Six Apart, the world's leading blogging and conversational media company, announced the acquisition of NaturalPath Media, the largest online advertising and media network for sustainable, healthy, and conscious lifestyles.
buyer: Six Apart, Ltd.
Six Apart has been at the heart of the blogging and social media revolution since 2001, powering many of the world's most influential websites and communities with its world renowned blogging services TypePad, Movable Type and Vox.
target: NaturalPath Media
NaturalPath Media connects publishers, advertisers and audiences in the sustainable and healthy lifestyle verticals by: selling premium, customized brand advertising programs to companies who seek to engage the highly influential green and healthy living consumer.
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closed 12/8/2009 via PR Newswire

Global Grind, acquired CelebrityTweet.com

synopsis: Russell Simmons & Global Grind announced the acquisition of Celebrity Tweet, a social networking phenomenon devoted to "stalking your favorite celebrities." Global Grind is the leading online destination and publisher's network that brings together "the world according to hip hop."
buyer: Global Grind
Global Grind is a multi-platform media company that includes GlobalGrind.com, a community of over 50 lifestyle and entertainment sites, CelebrityTweet.com and a host of offline events and programs.
target: CelebrityTweet.com
CelebrityTweet is a social networking phenomenon that functions by collecting short online blurbs from celebrities and aggregating them on a comprehensive site devoted to "stalking your favorite celebrities," as well as media-rich detail pages devoted to each celebrity.
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closed 6/11/2009 via PR Newswire

PlanetOut, Inc. merged with Regent Entertainment Media, Inc.,

synopsis: Here Networks LLC announced the completion of the business combination of Here Networks LLC and its publishing affiliate, which includes the LGBT publications The Advocate and Out, with PlanetOut Inc. The combined entity will be publicly traded and named Here Media Inc.
buyer: Regent Entertainment Media, Inc.
Regent Entertainment Media publishes magazines and books for the gay and lesbian market with brands including The Advocate, Out, and HIV Plus, as well as the Alyson Books publishing division.
target: PlanetOut, Inc.
PlanetOut Inc. is a leading media and entertainment company exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. PlanetOut's digital media brands include Gay.com, PlanetOut.com, Advocate.com, Out.com, OutTraveler.com and HIVPlusMag.com.
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gurgle.com

Breastfeeding.com, Inc.

PregnancyandBaby.com

Babunga

Bounty Group

iParenting Media

MilwaukeeMoms.com

BabyZone.com, Inc.

Morex Marketing Group, LLC

Amazing Moms Inc.

BabyandBump

Sitters.com

Callforsitters.com

WebEcoist

NetMoms GmbH

Circle of Moms

eHarmony

ProjectWedding

The Frugal Travel Guy

Five Auto Websites

Inhabitat.com

eHarmony

AllLaw.com

Five Leisure Websites

Internet Brands, Inc.

7 consumer websites

BusinessMart.com

BusinessFinance.com

KidsCamps.com

HuntingNet.com

Horsetopia.com

OffShoreOnly.com

DoItYourself.com

Wikitravel

World66

RealEstateABC.com

VacationHomes.com

Vamoose.com

eHarmony

Vibe Holdings LLC

EQAL

B5Media

Track Entertainment

BBS Media

Track Entertainment

Internet Brands, Inc.

SocialWeekend Labs

SuperMedia Inc.

ADCENTRICITY INC.

HealthCentral Network, Inc.

Magicalia, Ltd.

e-Midia

Ning, Inc.

Bliscy.pl

AdCombination

NaturalPath Media

CelebrityTweet.com

PlanetOut, Inc.

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Wee Web
Wee Web helps families share moments and stay connected - no matter where everyone lives. As a simple, secure and private service, Wee Web makes it easy for parents to keep family and friends involved in their kids' rapidly changing lives so no one misses the special moments that happen only once.
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NosJuniors.com
NosJuniors.com
Nos Juniors is an online magazine dedicated to parents of children aged 6-12 years. NosJuniors.com aims to answer key questions posed by parents of children between 6 and 12 years in all areas of daily life.
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Sittercity.com
Sittercity.com
Sittercity.com, the inventor of online caregiving, is America's largest and most trusted online source for babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, senior care, housesitting, housekeeping and tutoring.
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Circle of Moms
Circle of Moms
Circle of Moms is one of the largest social networks for moms and moms-to-be. It helps moms connect, both to one another and to their families, to capture and share their children’s stories and to tap a rich and authentic source of advice and support: other moms.
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NetMoms GmbH
NetMoms GmbH
NetMoms is a German-language portal for mothers on the Internet. NetMoms provides quality information, faster exchange, simple get-together and a comprehensive shopping experience.
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SproutBaby.com
SproutBaby.com
SproutBaby.com is an online source for affordable organic baby food and eco-friendly baby care products for eco-conscious parents.
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Spark Networks, Inc.
Spark Networks, Inc.
As a leading provider of online personals services in the United States and internationally, Spark Networks helps people make connections and foster relationships. Our specialized Web sites aim to provide a safe and friendly meeting point for millions of singles each year.
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2008
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$57.27
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$12.33
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$10.67
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$4.79
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193
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eHarmony
eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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FriendFinder Networks, Inc.
FriendFinder Networks, Inc.
FriendFinder Networks Inc. is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com.
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2010
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$346.00
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$109.32
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$76.40
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400
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Manwin Holding S.à.r.l.
Manwin is the leading international provider of high-quality adult entertainment, delivered through online, mobile and television media platforms. It is the owner of the largest network of adult websites in the world, with more than 60 million daily visitors.
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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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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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Tumblr, Inc.
Tumblr, Inc.
Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website, owned and operated by Tumblr, Inc. The service allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short-form blog. Tumblr hosts over 108 million blogs. Its headquarters is in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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e-Midia
e-Midia
e-Midia is the company that holds the properties Vila Mulher, Cyber Cook and Cyber Diet, trend-setters in vertical markets.
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Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co is a force in consumer media and publishing, combining businesses formerly known as BBC Magazines, Origin Publishing and Magicalia. It publishes some of the UK’s best-known magazines including Radio Times, Gardeners’ World, and Good Food.
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Max Media Group
Max Media Group
Max Media Group, Inc. is a developer of online integrated digital publishing/distribution platforms for high-end internet consumer segments. Max Media's mission is to be the premier operator and developer of low cost high revenue online integrated publishing/interactive social networks.
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2010
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$259.93
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$25.71
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$19.22
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$12.73
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1892
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Clicker, Inc.
Clicker, Inc.
Clicker, Inc. is a Web Publisher and Brand Builder focused on developing stand-alone Consumer Brands that incorporate Social Networking and Reward Properties that leverage content, commerce and advertising for the next generation global Internet user.
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clubZone
clubZone
Founded in 2003, myZone Media is a global nightlife marketing provider consisting of a network of websites, including clubZone.com, ticketZone.com, DiscoverVancouver.com, Clubvibes.com and events such as the Vancouver Nightlife Awards.
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Evolve Media Corp
Evolve Media Corp
Evolve Media Corp. is an integrated digital media company. Evolve brings together four synergistic companies to create one compelling offering: Gorilla Nation, Springboard Video, AtomicOnline, and Double Helix.
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Glam Media
Glam Media
Glam Media is the pioneer of vertical media that connects the world’s top brand advertisers with targeted vertical audiences online. Glam Media has more than 4,000 premium content creators organized across multiple vertical categories online.
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Global Grind
Global Grind is a multi-platform media company that includes GlobalGrind.com, a community of over 50 lifestyle and entertainment sites, CelebrityTweet.com and a host of offline events and programs.
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Martini Media Network
Martini Media Network
Martini Media is the platform for engaging people with the most influence and money online. Martini allows advertisers to build campaigns influence-first by scaling niche sites—the places these people prioritize because they cater to passions—into an audience of more than 120 million.
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TheDirectory.com, Inc.
TheDirectory.com, Inc.
TheDirectory.com is a diversified Local Internet search company that owns and operates a network of locally targeted category specific search destinations anchored by its Local business search engine www.TheDirectory.com.
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($0.53)
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e-Midia
e-Midia
e-Midia is the company that holds the properties Vila Mulher, Cyber Cook and Cyber Diet, trend-setters in vertical markets.
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Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co is a force in consumer media and publishing, combining businesses formerly known as BBC Magazines, Origin Publishing and Magicalia. It publishes some of the UK’s best-known magazines including Radio Times, Gardeners’ World, and Good Food.
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Ogopogo Media, Inc.
Ogopogo Media is a new generation Internet media company that concentrates on acquiring and developing geographically targeted destination and category specific Internet properties. Additional web development projects include BC.org, Kelowna.com, Vernon.com, Nanaimo.com, Kamloops.com and many more.
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RadiumOne, Inc.
RadiumOne, Inc.
RadiumOne is the first online ad network to leverage social data on the Web. Through its unique ShareGraphTM process, RadiumOne enables brands to identify users who are most likely to interact with their ads.
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Bee Media Inc.
Bee Media Inc.
Bee Media Inc. is a mobile shopping platform. Bee Media Incorporated provides location-based mobile media services. It offers an opt-in services that delivers location-specific offers and information to its members on their mobile devices while they are shopping.
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MOKO.mobi Limited
MOKO.mobi Limited
MOKO.mobi is a global Mobile Social Entertainment Platform. Accessible from any wireless device, consumers access MOKO.mobi’s services from carrier portals, App stores, and directly, via www.mobi.mobi. People use the MOKO platform to meet like-minded people they don’t already know.
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Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that helps people better understand the world around them. Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the spread of information through social networks allowing people to share information online the same way they do in the real world.
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2012
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$5,089.00
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$1,182.00
EBIT ($mm)
$538.00
Net Income ($mm)
$53.00
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4619
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