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Google Inc., acquired Zagat

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synopsis: Google has acquired Zagat, one of the most well-known names in restaurant reviews. Zagat is best known for its small guidebooks that offer reviews and recommendations on restaurants around the world. Zagat was founded in 1979, and includes ratings and reviews submitted by 350,000 surveyors.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Zagat
With ratings and reviews based on the opinions of over 350,000 surveyors from around the globe, Zagat has become the world's most trusted source to help consumers make informed decisions about restaurants, nightspots, hotels, attractions and other leisure activities.
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closed 4/3/2008 via PR Newswire

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., purchased media and merchandising business from Emeril's Homebase

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synopsis: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chef Emeril Lagasse's media and merchandising business. Lagasse retains his restaurant and foundation-related assets.
buyer: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.(MSO:$221.43)
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses four magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living.
seller: Emeril's Homebase
Chef Emeril Lagasse is a national TV personality with broad consumer appeal. He joined the Food Network in 1993 and has hosted over 1600 shows. His programs The Essence of Emeril and Emeril Live reach more than 85 million homes daily.
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closed 8/6/2012 via BNC Analysis

Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd., acquired WhiteCap Books

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synopsis: Canadian publisher Fitzhenry & Whiteside have acquired Whitecap Books, the British Columbia independent best known for its culinary tites.
buyer: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
Founded in 1966 by Robert I Fitzhenry and Cecil L. Whiteside, Fitzhenry & Whiteside has established a solid reputation as a Canadian book distributor to all aspects of the Canadian marketplace.
target: WhiteCap Books
Whitecap Books is one of Canada’s leading independent book publishers. Their diverse list features books on food, wine, gardening, health and well-being, regional history, and regional guidebooks. They publish books for children and youth under our Walrus Books imprint.
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closed 4/30/2009 via Market Wire

Southern Fulfillment Services, acquired Pittman & Davis

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synopsis: Pittman & Davis, a catalog gift food company headquartered in Harlingen, Texas, has been acquired by Southern Fulfillment Services LLC, a Vero Beach, Fla.-based food and beverage catalog holding company.
buyer: Southern Fulfillment Services
Southern Fulfillment Services (SFS) is a privately owned Florida based company with production facilities in Vero Beach, Florida and Harlingen, Texas. SFS currently owns multiple catalog brands related to citrus and gourmet food categories.
target: Pittman & Davis
Pittman and Davis is a family owned company that's been in business for over 80 years, specializing in the delivery of wonderfully orchard fresh fruit, smoked meats, cheeses, pastries, candies and other scrumptious gift food items.
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closed 7/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Active Interest Media, acquired The Collector's Guide

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synopsis: Active Interest Media, Inc. has acquired The Collector's Guide - an annual guidebook serving art collectors and enthusiasts seeking information about art and culture of New Mexico, AIM president and chief executive officer Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III announced today.
buyer parent:Wind Point Partners
buyer: Active Interest Media
Active Interest Media is a consumer enthusiast media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event and online products that connect consumers with their passions. AIM operates in four distinct vertical segments; Healthy Living, Marine, Homebuyer, and Western Art and Living.
target: The Collector's Guide
The Collector's Guide produces and distributes 180,000 copies of its ubiquitous guide every year. Focused comprehensively on the art galleries, museums, artist studios and art events The Collector's Guide boasts an estimated total readership of approximately 450,000.
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announced 9/26/2011 via Market Wire

Seamless North America, LLC, will acquire MenuPages

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synopsis: Seamless, the nation's leading digital service for ordering delivery and takeout food, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MenuPages from New York Media LLC. MenuPages is the most comprehensive provider of continuously updated menu content available via mobile and online platforms.
buyer: Seamless North America, LLC
Through its website, mobile web, and native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry, Seamless offers full menus, ratings, reviews, and exclusive discounts from an extensive network of restaurants in major cities throughout the US.
target parent: New York Media Holdings, LLC
target: MenuPages
MenuPages is the original and most comprehensive provider of up-to-date menu content on the web. MenuPages serves eight metropolitan markets, providing fresh menus for over 35,000 restaurants.
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closed 8/26/2009 via BusinessWire

Delivery.com, acquired Eats Media

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synopsis: Delivery.com announced that it has acquired Eats Media, LLC, a leading restaurant information portal and social networking site for food and dining enthusiasts. Eats has grown rapidly since its creation in 2002, emerging as a leading web and print media company.
buyer parent:Cantor Fitzgerald, & Co.
buyer: Delivery.com
Delivery.com is a premier online destination for fast, reliable and easy ordering of food and other items for local, same-day delivery. Serving customers and merchants in over 1000 markets across the country, Delivery.
target: Eats Media
Eats Media is a leading restaurant information portal and social networking site for dining enthusiasts. Eats’ products include Eats.com, Eats Magazine and College Eats.
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closed 4/29/2009 via PR Newswire

IAC/InterActiveCorp, acquired Urbanspoon

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synopsis: IAC has announced the acquisition of Urbanspoon, a leading online local restaurant guide that aggregates restaurant reviews from across the web, from newspapers and professional food critics to bloggers and diners.
buyer: IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI:$2,800.93)
IAC operates more than 35 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 40 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world.
target: Urbanspoon
Urbanspoon is a leading online local restaurant guide that aggregates restaurant reviews from across the web, from newspapers and professional food critics to bloggers and diners.
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closed 8/4/2006 via PR Newswire

Global Menu guide, acquired TheMenuPage

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synopsis: Global Menu Guide a leading restaurant locator service announced that it completed a 100% acquisition of http://www.TheMenuPage.com and will integrate its entire catalog of restaurant venues onto the Global platform immediately. Keith Cook founder of TMP will become Vice President, Western Region for the US Menu Guide Division.
buyer: Global Menu guide
An international online restaurant guide and location service that provides an instant connection to photos, menus, wine lists, chef bios and other pertinent data significantly enhancing the user experience in locating and selecting venues for dinners, meetings and other special events.
target: TheMenuPage
The Menu Page is an online restaurant guide.
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closed 7/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Madavor Media LLC, acquired Gluten-Free Living

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synopsis: Boston-based Madavor Media, a privately held enthusiast publishing company, acquired the Gluten-Free Living brand, including the magazine, website and digital properties.
buyer: Madavor Media LLC
Madavor Media, through its print and digital magazines, trade shows, websites, e-mail newsletters, and other partnerships across the publishing industry, offers unique ways to communicate with passionate consumers eager to learn more about products and events related to their interests.
target: Gluten-Free Living
Gluten-Free Living is a leader in providing practical, reliable information about the gluten-free diet. Gluten-Free Living features thoroughly-researched articles that have set the standard for accuracy in dietary information and guidance.
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closed 6/27/2011 via PR Newswire

Meredith Corporation, acquired EatingWell Media Group

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synopsis: Meredith Corporation significantly enhanced its leadership position in the food media marketplace with the announcement of (1) the acquisition of the EatingWell Media Group, a multichannel brand focused on healthy eating; and (2) the launch of Recipe.com, a brand that pairs recipes with digital coupons and savings.
buyer: Meredith Corporation(MDP:$1,376.69)
Meredith Corporation is the leading media and marketing company serving American women. Meredith combines well-known national brands - including Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, Fitness and More - with local television brands in fast growing markets.
target: EatingWell Media Group
EatingWell Media Group is a fast-growing multimedia company with the mission of delivering the information and inspiration people need to make healthy eating a way of life.
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closed 6/15/2010 via BusinessWire

M. Shanken Communications, acquired Malt Advocate, Inc.

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synopsis: M. Shanken Communications, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Malt Advocate, Inc., a publishing and events company specializing in high-end whisky and other spirits. The deal brings Malt Advocate magazine and WhiskyFest events under the M. Shanken umbrella, creating new synergies for both companies.
buyer: M. Shanken Communications
M. Shanken Communications, Inc. publishes consumer and trade magazines including Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Food Arts, Market Watch and Impact. The company also stages events around the country, including Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smokes, the Wine Spectator’s Wine Experiences and Grand Tours.
target: Malt Advocate, Inc.
Malt Advocate magazine is America's leading whisky magazine. It's the number one source for whisky information, education and entertainment for whisky enthusiasts.
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announced 7/11/2008 via PR Newswire

Najafi Companies, will acquire Direct Group North America

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synopsis: Najafi Companies, a Phoenix, Arizona-based private investment company, has agreed to acquire the direct-to-consumer business, Direct Group North America, from Bertelsmann AG the two companies announced today. The sale agreement, which was entered into earlier this week, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2008.
buyer: Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies is a private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm makes highly-selective investments up to $1 billion in size in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor.
target parent: Bertelsmann AG
target: Direct Group North America
Direct Group North America is one of the largest direct-to-consumer distributors of media products in the U.S. The company is home to such marketing-leading book, DVD and music club brands as Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, Mystery Guild and Columbia House.
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closed 10/24/2012 via PR Newswire

Yelp, acquired Qype

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synopsis: Yelp Inc., the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, announced it has acquired Qype, Europe's largest local reviews site where people can share their experiences and give feedback on the consumer decisions they make every day.
buyer: Yelp(YELP:$83.29)
Yelp is an online urban city guide that helps people find cool places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play, based on the informed opinions of a vibrant and active community of locals in the know.
target: Qype
Qype, Europe's largest user-generated local reviews site, was founded in Hamburg in 2006. Qype was founded as a community where people could share their experiences and give feedback on the consumer decisions they make every day.
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closed 10/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

AirBed & Breakfast, Inc., acquired getSpotOn

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synopsis: AirBed & Breadkfast, Inc. announced the acquisition of getSpotOn, Inc. getSpotOn, Inc. operates Fondu, a community that enables members to share their opinions about places to eat and drink.
buyer: AirBed & Breakfast, Inc.
Founded in August 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique spaces around the world online or from an iPhone device.
target: getSpotOn
getSpotOn, Inc. operates Fondu, a community that enables members to share their opinions about places to eat and drink. Fondu is a simple way to see what people you know think about places you want to try.
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closed 4/15/2013 via BusinessWire

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., acquired Asian Food Channel

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synopsis: Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is strengthening its competitive position in Asia with the acquisition of the Asian Food Channel (AFC), the region’s leading food-focused pay television network. Asia and the rapid growth in pay television households hold great promise for Scripps Networks Interactive and its international ambitions.
buyer parent:The E.W. Scripps Company
buyer: Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.(SNI:$2,067.16)
Scripps Networks Interactive is one of the world’s leading developers of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, generating more than 2,000 hours a year of original on-air programming. The company’s television programming can be seen in 170 countries across all seven continents.
target: Asian Food Channel
The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the premier and leading food and lifestyle broadcaster based in the heart of Asia. Launched in mid-2005 into multiple territories across the region, AFC offers viewers insights into the world's top tables, top chefs and tantalising cuisines from around the globe.
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closed 5/11/2010 via PR Newswire

dick clark productions, inc., acquired Coastal Luxury Management

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synopsis: Orly Adelson, president of dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) and Robert Weakley and David Bernahl, co-founders of Carmel, CA based Coastal Luxury Management (CLM), producer of nationally renowned Pebble Beach Food & Wine jointly announced that dcp has purchased an interest in CLM.
buyer parent:RedZone Capital
buyer: dick clark productions, inc.
dick clark productions is a leading independent producer of a wide range of television programming for broadcast networks, cable networks, distributors and advertisers. The Company has produced thousands of shows and specials in all genres and for all day parts.
target: Coastal Luxury Management
Coastal Luxury Management is fast growing company focused on identifying unique opportunities in the hospitality, entertainment, and event sectors. CLM produces Pebble Beach Food & Wine, now recognized as one of the best culinary events in the country.
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closed 10/13/2009 via

Sun Capital Partners, acquired Lang Holdings, Inc.

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synopsis: Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm, announced that one of its affiliates has acquired a controlling interest in Lang Holdings, Inc., a leading supplier of art, design and sports driven calendars, back-to-school products, greeting cards and stationary.
buyer: Sun Capital Partners
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience.
target parent: Catterton Partners
target: Lang Holdings, Inc.
Lang Holdings is a leading supplier of art, design and sports driven calendars (second largest participant in the U.S. calendar industry), back-to-school products, greeting cards and stationary.
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announced 5/22/2012 via BNC Analysis

SingTel, will acquire HungryGoWhere

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synopsis: Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced that it has acquired 100% of GTW Holdings Private Limited, the owners of HungryGoWhere. HungryGoWhere is a website that allows users to locate food, based off of location, pricing and reviews.
buyer parent:Temasek Holdings
buyer: SingTel
SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms as well as infocomm technology and pay TV.
target parent: Walden International
target: HungryGoWhere
HungryGoWhere is a search engine that allows users to find out the type of food, pricing, location and other relevant information within a country.
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announced 5/15/2012 via PR Newswire

CollegeBudget.com, will acquire MunchOnMe.com

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synopsis: CollegeBudget.com, the leading student-exclusive shopping platform, announced that it has agreed to acquire MunchOnMe.com, a food discovery and discount portal from Y Combinator's summer 2011 batch. The acquisition will add a passionate food-centric user base to CollegeBudget's large network of college students and merchants.
buyer: CollegeBudget.com
CollegeBudget.com is revolutionizing student discounts. The service saves college students money through student-exclusive deals and collective social buying. CollegeBudget's mission is to bring savings to every facet of the college experience, including textbooks, and student loans.
target: MunchOnMe.com
MunchOnMe.com is a food discovery portal that connects people with great food at great prices in local communities. MunchOnMe.com enjoys success promoting local eateries in college towns across the nation.
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closed 9/8/2011 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Zagat

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synopsis: Google has acquired Zagat, one of the most well-known names in restaurant reviews. Zagat is best known for its small guidebooks that offer reviews and recommendations on restaurants around the world. Zagat was founded in 1979, and includes ratings and reviews submitted by 350,000 surveyors.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Zagat
With ratings and reviews based on the opinions of over 350,000 surveyors from around the globe, Zagat has become the world's most trusted source to help consumers make informed decisions about restaurants, nightspots, hotels, attractions and other leisure activities.
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closed 4/24/2013 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired Wavii, Inc.

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synopsis: Google, Inc. has acquired Wavii, the Seattle-based startup behind a news summarization app, for roughly $30 million in cash. The acquisition of Wavii will help Google's plan in enhancing how consumers experience news.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Wavii, Inc.
Wavii, Inc., the Seattle-based startup helps users keep up with everything they care about in a personalized news feed. Wavii automatically creates status updates for users' favorite politicians, celebrities, gadgets, and more.
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closed 4/4/2013 via BNC Analysis

Arthur Frommer, acquired Frommer's

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synopsis: Google has sold Frommer’s back to the founder of the company, Arthur Frommer. Frommer's is a travel guidebook series and one of the bestselling travel guides in America. The series began in 1957 with the publication of Arthur Frommer's book, Europe on $5 a Day.
buyer: Arthur Frommer
Arthur Frommer founded the Frommer’s guidebook series of books in 1957 with one of the first publications called “Europe on $5 a Day.”
target parent: Google Inc.
target: Frommer's
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer's collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks as well as this popular Frommers.com Web site, reaffirming Frommer's as the most trusted name in travel today.
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closed 3/12/2013 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired DNN research

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synopsis: Google acquired DNNresearch, a young startup founded in Toronto, Canada. DNNresearch Inc. develops voice and image recognition solutions. Google acquired the startup’s research on neural networks to help it go beyond traditional search algorithms in its ability to identify pieces of content, images, voice, text and so on.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: DNN research
DNNresearch Inc. develops voice and image recognition solutions and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

Heilemann Ventures GmbH, acquired DailyDeal

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synopsis: DailyDeal founders Fabian and Ferry Heilemann of Heilemann Ventures GmbH have bought the German language deals site back from Google. DailyDeal operates in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
buyer: Heilemann Ventures GmbH
As a team of succesful entrepreneurs with a proven track-record, Heilemann Ventures GmbH provides Seed- and Early-Stage financing for European digital entrepreneurs in the web and mobile space. They are based in Berlin and focus their investment around transaction-driven business models.
target parent: Google Inc.
target: DailyDeal
Founded in 2009, DailyDeal is a German daily deals website that has expanded beyond Germany into Switzerland and Austria. Consumers can find the best deals on travel, entertainment, and much more on DailyDeal.de.
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announced 2/6/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Google Inc., will acquire Channel Intelligence, Inc.

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synopsis: Channel Intelligence, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google Inc. for $125 million in cash. Channel Intelligence helps marketers outperform online with its CI Boost services: Facebook Platform, Where-to-Buy, Product Search Engines and Shopping Engine solutions.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: ICG Group, Inc.
target: Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Channel Intelligence is the global ecommerce marketing leader at driving product sales online so clients outperform their competition. Leading brands and major retailers use their data-driven services to commerce-enable all of digital marketing assets and to drive product sales online.
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closed 11/30/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Bufferbox

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synopsis: Google announced their acquisition of YC alumni BufferBox, a Waterloo-based startup that specializes in providing users with temporary lockers to receive delivery of packages from online e-commerce retailers. The company is led by a founding team of three University of Waterloo graduates, Mike McCauley, Aditya Bali and Jay Shah.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Bufferbox
BufferBox is a Canadian startup company from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and was co-founded by Jay Shah, Aditya Bali and Mike McCauley. It is a service offering users a temporary parcel pickup station for packages ordered online.
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closed 11/29/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Incentive Targeting

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synopsis: Internet search giant Google, Inc has acquired Online coupon start-up Incentive Targeting, Inc. The company's patent-pending technology allows non-technical marketing executives to design sophisticated, relevant promotions—and helps measure return on investment in real time—directly over the Internet.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Incentive Targeting
Founded in February of 2007, Incentive Targeting partners with retail chains to provide a targeted marketing service to manufacturers of grocery and consumer products.
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closed 10/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc, acquired Viewdle, Inc.

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synopsis: Motorola Mobility has acquired image and gesture recognition firm Viewdle. Viewdle sits between the camera and the consumer—introducing new user experiences in mobile interaction, augmented reality, photo management, gaming, social networking, and marketing.
buyer parent:Google Inc.
buyer: Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc(MMI:$11,460.00)
Motorola Mobility, Inc. fuses innovative technology with human insights. Its portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices.
target: Viewdle, Inc.
Based in Silicon Valley, Viewdle is the only independent, mobile-focused computer vision company. Viewdle sits between the camera and the consumer—introducing new user experiences in mobile interaction, augmented reality, photo management, gaming, social networking, and marketing.
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closed 9/17/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired Nik Software

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synopsis: Google Inc said it bought Instagram rival Nik Software, which makes award-winning photo editing application Snapseed, for an undisclosed amount. Snapseed has won a following for its editing prowess among photographers, despite a $4.99 price tag.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Nik Software
Nik Software, Inc. develops award-winning desktop and mobile software solutions and technologies for the professional digital imaging and consumer photography markets. Its Snapseed app has won a following for its editing prowess among photographers, despite a $4.99 price tag.
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closed 9/7/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired VirusTotal

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synopsis: Google Inc has bought startup VirusTotal. VirusTotal operates by accepting requests for virus checks, running every available protection software on the questioned document or pages, then distributing the results to security vendors.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: VirusTotal
VirusTotal is a free online service that analyzes files and URLs enabling the identification of viruses, worms, trojans and other kinds of malicious content detected by antivirus engines and website scanners.
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closed 8/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Frommer's

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synopsis: Google has announced that it is buying the Frommer's travel guidebooks from John Wiley & Sons. Google intends to integrate the Frommer's content with Zagat over time, but it will initially offer the reviews of hotels, restaurants and sights across the world on the Web under the Frommer's brand name.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
target: Frommer's
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer's collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks as well as this popular Frommers.com Web site, reaffirming Frommer's as the most trusted name in travel today.
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closed 7/31/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Wildfire Interactive, Inc.

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synopsis: Google has bought social marketing software developer Wildfire Interactive, which lets brands serve marketing and ad campaigns on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn. The acquisition will allow Google to provide advanced software and services to brands who want to run contests, sweepstakes, branded games and more on Google+.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Wildfire Interactive, Inc.
Wildfire Interactive, Inc. is a social media marketing software company. The company provides an all-in-one social marketing solution for large brands, small businesses and agencies looking to grow, engage and monetize their audiences across social channels.
price ($mm)
$250
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closed 7/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Sparrow

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synopsis: Google has acquired Sparrow, the company behind the popular iOS and OS X email client. The company’s team will be joining Google’s Gmail team. Sparrow’s OS X application launched in October 2011 and its iOS app launched in March 2012.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Sparrow
Sparrow is the company behind the popular iOS and OS X email client. Sparrow’s OS X application launched in October 2011 and its iOS app launched in March 2012.
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closed 6/5/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Quickoffice, Inc.

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synopsis: Google announced that it had acquired Quickoffice, the mobile productivity software suite most popularly known for its Android and iOS document-editing applications. The software is most often seen touted on Android and iOS devices as an easy way to view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from their mobile phones.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Quickoffice, Inc.
Installed on over 300 million devices in more than 180 countries, Quickoffice is the worldwide leader in mobile office solutions. Quickoffice delivers high quality, innovative mobile office software and solutions and is revolutionizing the way people use their mobile devices.
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announced 6/4/2012 via Reuters

Google Inc., will acquire Meebo

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synopsis: The world's biggest search engine, Google Inc, will buy Meebo Inc, a startup that helps online publishers connect their websites with social network sites. Meebo is a consumer internet company focused on driving user engagement across the web, reaching approximately half of the U.S. internet population.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Meebo
Meebo is a consumer internet company focused on driving user engagement across the web. Their flagship product, the Meebo Bar, provides publishers and advertisers a surprisingly simple way to organically weave content engagement and brand experiences into the consumer’s web experience.
price ($mm)
$100
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closed 6/1/2012 via Company Description

Google Inc., acquired KikScore

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synopsis: The KikScore technology and certain assets have been acquired by Google. KikScore is a reputational seal for online merchants and service providers. This service evaluates the websites and reputations of these businesses based on various information that shoppers use when deciding the trustworthiness of online sources.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: KikScore
KikScore is a reputational seal for online merchants and service providers. This service evaluates the websites and reputations of these businesses based on various information that shoppers use when deciding the trustworthiness of online sources.
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announced 4/26/2012 via PR Newswire

Trimble Navigation Limited, will purchase SketchUp 3D Modeling Platform from Google Inc.

See 245 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google. As a part of Google, SketchUp's charter was to empower a worldwide community of users to create 3D models for whatever their imagination could envision.
buyer: Trimble Navigation Limited(TRMB:$2,040.11)
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping.
seller: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
As a part of Google, SketchUp's charter was to empower a worldwide community of users to create 3D models for whatever their imagination could envision. Examples range from household furniture to famous stadiums and other buildings.
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closed 12/14/2011 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Clever Sense, Inc.

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synopsis: Google is acquiring the Silicon Valley-based startup Clever Sense. Clever Sense is the maker of the mobile application “Alfred,” which delivers personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants, coffee shops, bars and nightclubs using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithms.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Clever Sense, Inc.
Clever Sense, Inc. develops solutions for mobile devices. Using proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, it has created a platform to sift through the online data and deliver context-aware information based on one's interest, time, location and social data.
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closed 12/9/2011 via BNC Analysis

YouTube, acquired RightsFlow, Inc.

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synopsis: YouTube, LLC acquired RightsFlow, Inc. RightsFlow provides technology to help identify the copyright owners of music.
buyer parent:Google Inc.
buyer: YouTube
Founded in February 2005, YouTube is a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs, and e-mail.
target parent: Originate Ventures (Alias)
target: RightsFlow, Inc.
RightsFlow simplifies copyright licensing. They work for labels & distributors, artists, and music services. Their core service is mechanical licensing and royalty reporting.
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closed 11/11/2011 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Apture, Inc.

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apture, a startup aiming to bring a richer reading experience to partners websites like The New York Times and the Financial Times, has announced that it has been acquired by Google. The company launched its first product in 2008, billing it as a way for bloggers and other website publishers to make their content more "three-dimensional."
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$50,175.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target parent: Clearstone Venture Management Services
target: Apture, Inc.
Apture provides the first rich communication platform that allows people to intuitively experience the web. With just one line of code, publishers and bloggers can quickly and easily turn flat pages of text into a compelling multimedia experience.
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closed 2/22/2013 via BNC Analysis

Searchmetrics, acquired W3 Solutions GmbH

See 41 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Searchmetrics, the world leader in search and social analytics software, has completed the acquisition of German search engine technology specialist, W3 Solutions.
buyer: Searchmetrics
Searchmetrics uses the most advanced engineering to move a company up the search engine ranks. Its integrated suite of search analytics tools accesses the largest and freshest database − 100 million keywords and 75 million domains.
target: W3 Solutions GmbH
W3 Solutions GmbH provides site search engine technology. The company offers SiteSearch, a search engine to ensure customers find content they are searching for.
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closed 4/25/2012 via BusinessWire

Cosmi Corporation, acquired ValuSoft, Inc.

See 527 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.
buyer parent:Cosmi Finance, LLC
buyer: Cosmi Corporation
Cosmi Corporation publishes and distributes physical and digital PC software solutions. Its portfolio includes titles/products that span office, graphics, productivity, education, games, languages, business, security, and utilities categories. The company also offers standard displays.
target parent: THQ, Inc.
target: ValuSoft, Inc.
ValuSoft, Inc. publishes and distributes interactive entertainment and productivity software for the casual computer user. The company markets a variety of products ranging from racing simulations, family entertainment, war games, and hunting simulations to home productivity and office products.
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closed 7/25/2005 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired Pixoria, Inc.

See 80 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hoping to pave a new path to its popular Web site, Yahoo Inc. has acquired Konfabulator, a tiny software maker that provides a computer platform for monitoring the weather, stock prices and a wealth of other customized information without opening a Web browser.
buyer: Yahoo! Inc.(YHOO:$4,986.57)
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo!’s mission is to connect people to their passions, their communities and world’s knowledge. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
target: Pixoria, Inc.
Konfabulator is a JavaScript runtime engine for Windows and Mac OS X that lets you run little files called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to. Widgets can be alarm clocks, calculators, can tell you your WiFi signal strength, will fetch the latest stock quotes for your preferre
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announced 6/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, will acquire Consolidated Media Holdings

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd will acquire News Limited, a company that 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.
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: Consolidated Media Holdings(CMJFF:$11.64)
Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) is a media investment company, investing in key new media. CMH has a 25 per cent investment in Australia's leading subscription television business FOXTEL and a 50 per cent investment in subscription television content provider FOX SPORTS Australia.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,976 [$2,114]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
$86
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EV / EBITDA
24.7x
announced 12/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Scandinavia Online ASA, will acquire kvasir.no

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Eniro Norge AS signed an agreement to divest web search engine Kvasir.no to Scandinavia Online AS. Kvasir ANS operates as a web search engine.
buyer: Scandinavia Online ASA
Scandinavia Online is a web portal that has fresh news, utility services and communications between users. SOL ® also offers individual services that target the young. These services work to a greater degree of entertainment, socialization, and user involvement.
target parent: Eniro AB
target: kvasir.no
Kvasir operates as a web search engine and is based in Oslo, Norway.
price ($mm)
$3.38
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closed 8/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

Libero Srl, acquired Matrix S.p.A.

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Italy's Telecom Italia SpA has sold Internet unit Matrix, one of Italy's major digital advertising players, to web portal Libero Srl. Matrix is a pioneer in the Italian internet market and the owner of one of the main Italian internet portals, Virgilio, provider of interactivie services, itineraries and directions.
buyer parent:Weather Investments II S.a.r.l
buyer: Libero Srl
Created on July 13, 1999 as Italy’s first Internet and e-mail portal, libero.it boasts one of the largest Italian Internet community, with more than 13 million unique users per month and 8.5 million active e-mail accounts.
target parent: Telecom Italia
target: Matrix S.p.A.
Matrix is a pioneer in the Italian internet market and the owner of one of the main Italian internet portals, Virgilio, provider of interactivie services, itineraries and directions. Matrix is also one of Italy's major digital advertising players.
price ($mm)
$109
rev ($mm)
$118
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/16/2010 via PR Newswire

Generation Zero Group, Inc., acquired Find.com

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Generation Zero Group, Inc. announced that it has completed the negotiation of all acquisition and financing documents related to the acquisition of Find.com. The Find.com acquisition requires the approval of 75% of certain parties that control the domain name.
buyer: Generation Zero Group, Inc.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Generation Zero Group, Inc. is focused on having controlling or significant ownership interests in Premium Domain names, next-generation Technologies and Businesses with strong growth potential.
target: Find.com
Find.com is a search engine and a directory.
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closed 5/14/2010 via PR Newswire

Yippy, Inc., acquired Clusty.com

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yippy, Inc., "Yippy", formerly Cinnabar Ventures, Inc. announces the completed acquisition of Clusty.com, an award-winning metasearch engine developed by Vivisimo, a industry leader in information optimization and enterprise search.
buyer: Yippy, Inc.
Based in Fort Myers Florida, Yippy, Inc. formerly known as Cinnabar Ventures, Inc., www.yippy.com, is a new economy technology company that develops technologies and application services environments for both Consumer and Commercial market segments.
target parent: Vivisimo, Inc.
target: Clusty.com
Clusty is a whole new way to search the web. Clusty queries several top search engines, combines the results, and generates an ordered list based on comparative ranking. This "metasearch" approach helps raise the best results to the top and push search engine spam to the bottom.
price ($mm)
$5.55
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closed 9/16/2009 via BusinessWire

Centaurus Resources, Inc., merged with Kahzam, Inc.

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kahzam, an emerging leader in the Fourth-Wave pay-per-click online advertising field, has just completed a reverse merger with Centaurus Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Kahzam is fielding a comprehensive platform of next-generation online search and portal services, targeted for the $30 billion dollar Association and Affinity Group market.
buyer: Centaurus Resources, Inc.
Centaurus Resources, Inc. is an inactive mining firm originally incorporated in Delaware in July 2007.
target: Kahzam, Inc.
Kahzam delivers a comprehensive, fully integrated, multimedia-driven search and portal platform to the Association, Affinity Group, Enterprise and Web Privacy markets.
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closed 7/19/2005 via PR Newswire

IAC/InterActiveCorp, acquired Ask Jeeves, Inc.

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IAC/InterActiveCorp today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ask Jeeves, a leading provider of information retrieval technologies, brands and Internet advertising services.
buyer: IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI:$2,800.93)
IAC operates more than 35 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 40 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world.
target: Ask Jeeves, Inc.
Ask.com is a leading search engine on the Web. Millions of people turn to Ask.com to get what they are looking for online everyday. Founded as Ask Jeeves in 1996 and renamed Ask.com in February 2005, Ask.com is recognized for innovation in search technology and search interface design.
price ($mm)
$1,911
rev ($mm)
$261
EBITDA ($mm)
$66
EV / rev
7.3x
EV / EBITDA
29.0x
closed 5/6/2004 via PR Newswire

Ask Jeeves, Inc., acquired Interactive Search Holdings

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ask Jeeves, Inc., a leading provider of information retrieval technologies, brands and Internet advertising services, today announced it has closed the acquisition of privately-held Interactive Search Holdings, Inc.
buyer parent:IAC/InterActiveCorp
buyer: Ask Jeeves, Inc.
Ask.com is a leading search engine on the Web. Millions of people turn to Ask.com to get what they are looking for online everyday. Founded as Ask Jeeves in 1996 and renamed Ask.com in February 2005, Ask.com is recognized for innovation in search technology and search interface design.
target: Interactive Search Holdings
Interactive Search Holdings, whose properties and brands include My Way, My Search, My Web Search, Excite, iWon, MaxOnline, and Focus Interactive, is: One of the world's largest privately-held online search and media companies One of the world's fastest growing search-related companies - 700 millio
price ($mm)
$493
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closed 3/3/2004 via PR Newswire

MailCreations.com, Inc., acquired SeekOver.com

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MailCreations.com, Inc. (http://www.mailcreations.com) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SeekOver.com (http://www.seekover.com), a Florida-based meta-search engine that serves targeted banners and cost-per-click searches through a variety of advertising partners.
buyer parent:livedoor Co., Ltd
buyer: MailCreations.com, Inc.
MailCreations.com is a leading provider of Permission-based direct marketing services that enable marketers to segment and target promotional campaigns to consumers.
target: SeekOver.com
seekover.com search service technology that relies on the databases of others search engines to find anything in the web.
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closed 7/1/2004 via BusinessWire

Espotting Media merged with FINDWHAT.COM,

See 285 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FINDWHAT.COM (NASDAQ:FWHT), a leading developer and provider of performance-based marketing and commerce enabling services, and ESPOTTING MEDIA, INC., a leading paid listings provider in Europe, today announced the completion of the merger between the two companies.
buyer: FINDWHAT.COM(VTRO:$35.89)
Vertro, Inc. is a software and technology company that owns and operates the ALOT product portfolio. ALOT's products are designed to 'Make the Internet Easy' by enhancing the way consumers engage with content online.
target: Espotting Media
We do this through the second most popular activity on the web - search. How do we do this? It's quite simple. Espotting provide consumers with access to highly targeted search results from thousands of the world's most popular brand names including Orange, Go Airlines, British Airways, Norwich Uni
price ($mm)
$178
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closed 6/4/2004 via PR Newswire

InfoSpace, Inc., acquired Switchboard

See 95 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Switchboard Incorporated SWBD, a leading provider of local online advertising solutions and internet-based yellow pages, today announced that InfoSpace, Inc. INSP has completed the acquisition of the Company in accordance with the terms of the definitive agreement announced March 26, 2004.
buyer: InfoSpace, Inc.(INSP:$228.81)
InfoSpace, Inc. is a leading developer of tools and technologies to help people discover and enjoy content and information – whether on a mobile phone or on the PC. InfoSpace uses its proprietary metasearch technology to power a portfolio of branded Web sites.
target: Switchboard
Switchboard is a leading provider of local online advertising solutions and Internet-based yellow pages, interconnecting consumers, merchants and national advertisers. Switchboard helps consumers quickly and easily find and compare local businesses offering specific products and services.
price ($mm)
$95
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
6.3x
EV / EBITDA
36.2x
closed 11/9/2005 via BusinessWire

RCM Technologies, Inc., acquired Soltre Technology, Inc.

See 269 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RCM Technologies, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Soltre Technology Inc., a Los Angeles-based application service provider dedicated to Oracle technology and specializing in systems integration, applications management and outsourcing, and hosting. Soltre is an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner and Oracle SMB Reseller.
buyer: RCM Technologies, Inc.(RCMT:$143.81)
RCM Technologies is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Professional Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors.
target: Soltre Technology, Inc.
Soltre offers complete end-to-end solutions at an affordable price including a pre-configured and pre-integrated Oracle 11i Applications solution. All of Soltre's solutions are aimed to reduce costs and drastically reduce the customer's time to market.
price ($mm)
$2.51
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closed 8/3/2005 via BusinessWire

Motricity, acquired M7 Networks

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Motricity, Inc., a leading global provider of mobile content and solutions, announced today that it has acquired M7 Networks based in La Jolla, California, in order to continue building on its mission to accelerate the adoption of mobile content worldwide.
buyer: Motricity(MOTR:$121.65)
Motricity is a global leader in Mobile Marketplace Management. Motricity's Fuel™ 5 platform and suite of managed services reduce the time-to-market for new mobile services, create new revenue streams and improve brand loyalty through expert mobile merchandising and customer relationship management.
target: M7 Networks
M7 Networks is a neutral, trusted partner providing solutions and services for the creation and management of intelligent mobile communities. M7 Networks connects wireless operators, content providers and end users around a wide variety of data-related content such as games and music.
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closed 10/21/2004 via BusinessWire

The Mobile Media Company AS, acquired Telenor Interactive

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Telenor Interactive, (www.telenor-interactive.com), a leading provider of mobile applications and messaging services in North America, today announced it has been acquired by The Mobile Media Company AS (www.mobilemedia.com).
buyer parent:SinglePoint
buyer: The Mobile Media Company AS
The Mobile Media Company AS is an independent, global provider of wireless games, interactive entertainment services and mobile marketing applications.
target: Telenor Interactive
Telenor is the pioneer of premium text messaging and a leading provider of mobile interactive service. In July last year, we were the first company in the US to launch premium text messaging services with ABC TV's All My Children soap opera. Since then we have launched text to screen, text based ga
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rev ($mm)
$83.29
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.75)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.92)
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1214
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MunchOnMe.com
MunchOnMe.com
MunchOnMe.com is a food discovery portal that connects people with great food at great prices in local communities. MunchOnMe.com enjoys success promoting local eateries in college towns across the nation.
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Wenner Media LLC
Wenner Media LLC
More than three decades after its first issue, Wenner Mediar's flagship magazine Rolling Stone remains an icon of pop culture. Wenner Media also publishes Men's Journal, featuring stories of high adventure in the great outdoors.
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2000
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$370.00
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790
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Calendar Club, L.L.C.
Calendar Club, L.L.C. supports seasonal specialty stores by marketing a large variety of calendars, games, puzzles, gifts, and music boxes. Our brands include Calendar Club, Go! Games, Go! Toys, and San Francisco Music Box Company.
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Churm Media
Churm Media
Churm Media is a leading regional, full-service media company based in Newport Beach, Calif. The privately held company publishes four niche consumer magazines – OC METRO, OC Family, OC Menus and Southland Golf – and five interactive websites serving readers in five Southern California counties.
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Metro Media Publishing
Metro Media Publishing
Metro Media Publishing was founded in 2010 in partnership with more than 20 prestige advertisers. The Weekly Review, published by Metro Media Publishing, is a new free weekly magazine delivered to more than 200,000 people in some of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs.
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Prisma Media
Prisma Media
Prisma Media is the second largest magazine publisher in France and the first group of French magazine on the Internet. With a portfolio of 26 titles and more than two dozen websites, the group is present in the main segments of the consumer magazine.
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M. Shanken Communications
M. Shanken Communications
M. Shanken Communications, Inc. publishes consumer and trade magazines including Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Food Arts, Market Watch and Impact. The company also stages events around the country, including Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smokes, the Wine Spectator’s Wine Experiences and Grand Tours.
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Design Guide Publishing Ltd.
Publisher of the Dallas-Fort Worth Design Guide and the Austin Design Guide, and Publisher of Home Improvement.
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Frommer's
Frommer's
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer's collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks as well as this popular Frommers.com Web site, reaffirming Frommer's as the most trusted name in travel today.
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Centerplate, Inc.
Centerplate, Inc.
Centerplate is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, with 250 North American sports, entertainment and convention venues. It is the largest food service provider for the NFL, a major provider to professional baseball, and partner with 6 of the top 10 most active convention centers.
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Google Inc.
Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$50,175.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$16,208.00
EBIT ($mm)
$13,336.00
Net Income ($mm)
$10,737.00
Employees
53861
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Opera Software
Opera Software
Opera Software makes web browsers for desktop computers, mobile phones and tablets, and connected devices such as TVs. Their business also includes mobile advertising services and solutions. Their aim is to give users the best internet experience on any device and any platform.
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2011
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$160.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$43.17
EBIT ($mm)
$37.00
Net Income ($mm)
$25.00
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DoApp, Inc.
DoApp Inc. is mobile and web applications company. Based in Minneapolis, it was founded in May 2007 by an early Google employee. The company develops consumer and business apps that help people do useful things, make them more productive, and enhance their online & mobile life.
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Apple, Inc.
Apple, Inc.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 70s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 80s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications.
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2012
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$156,508.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$58,446.00
EBIT ($mm)
$55,241.00
Net Income ($mm)
$41,733.00
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72800
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Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide.
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2012
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$73,723.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$30,714.00
EBIT ($mm)
$27,956.00
Net Income ($mm)
$16,978.00
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94000
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Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, taking a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
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2012
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$1,133.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$251.29
EBIT ($mm)
$199.91
Net Income ($mm)
$146.63
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4500
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Time Warner, Inc.
Time Warner, Inc.
Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment, publishing and interactive services, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide.
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2012
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$28,729.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$7,185.00
EBIT ($mm)
$6,293.00
Net Income ($mm)
$3,019.00
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34000
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Consolidated Media Holdings
Consolidated Media Holdings
Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) is a media investment company, investing in key new media. CMH has a 25 per cent investment in Australia's leading subscription television business FOXTEL and a 50 per cent investment in subscription television content provider FOX SPORTS Australia.
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2012
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$11.64
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.43
EBIT ($mm)
($21.97)
Net Income ($mm)
$85.80
Employees
7757
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Yandex N.V.
Yandex N.V.
Yandex is the leading internet company in Russia, operating the country's most popular search engine and the most visited website. The company also operates in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Turkey. Yandex's mission is to answer any question internet users may have.
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2012
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$28,767.00
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EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$8,223.00
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3607
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Baidu.com, Inc.
Baidu.com, Inc.
Baidu is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. As a technology-based media company, it aims to provide the best way for people to find information. Baidu not only serves Internet search users, but also provides an effective platform for businesses to reach potential customers.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$22,306.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$12,981.29
EBIT ($mm)
$12,981.29
Net Income ($mm)
$10,456.03
Employees
16082
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Yahoo! Inc.
Yahoo! Inc.
Yahoo! Inc. is the premier digital media company, creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe.
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2012
rev ($mm)
$4,986.57
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,315.14
EBIT ($mm)
$802.54
Net Income ($mm)
$3,945.48
Employees
14100
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InfoSpace, Inc.
InfoSpace, Inc.
InfoSpace, Inc., a developer of metasearch products, is focused on bringing the best of the Web to Internet users. InfoSpace's proprietary metasearch technology combines the top results from several of the largest online search engines, providing fast and comprehensive search results.
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2011
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$228.81
EBITDA ($mm)
($59.93)
EBIT ($mm)
($62.61)
Net Income ($mm)
$21.59
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198
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Outbrain Inc.
Outbrain Inc.
Outbrain is the leading content recommendation engine, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including USA Today, iVillage, PC Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, The Daily Beast and Slate.
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TrueLocal
TrueLocal is a local search engine free to hundreds of thousands of users that is a Yellow Pages with brains because you can full text search on it. At TrueLocal, we want you to get off of the internet, turn off your computer, get in your car, and go buy something! After all, our mission is to drive
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Yippy, Inc.
Yippy, Inc.
Based in Fort Myers, FL, Yippy, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of search, data normalization and aggregation through application service environments for consumer and enterprise markets.
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