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closed 12/8/2011 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Ariadne Genomics, Inc.

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synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of the business assets of Ariadne Genomics, a provider of pathway analysis tools and semantic technologies for life science researchers. Ariadne will be integrated with Elsevier's Corporate Markets division.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Ariadne Genomics, Inc.
Ariadne Genomics, a leader in research data products and knowledge enrichment-based software solutions, helps pharmaceutical and life science researchers tap known scientific knowledge for applications in systems biology and translational medicine.
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closed 9/3/2012 via BusinessWire

CLC bio A/S, acquired Molegro

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synopsis: CLC bio announced the acquisition of Molegro, a specialized software company focusing on molecular docking, including prediction and analysis of protein-ligand interactions, screening of compound databases for activities against a receptor, and determination of molecule similarity.
buyer: CLC bio A/S
CLC bio is the world's leading bioinformatics solution provider and the only one that provides both desktop and server software seamlessly integrated and optimized for best performance. The company is headquarted in Aarhus, Denmark.
target: Molegro
Founded in 2005, Molegro is a specialized software company focusing on molecular docking, including prediction and analysis of protein-ligand interactions, screening of compound databases for activities against a receptor, and determination of molecule similarity.
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announced 6/1/2009 via Company Press Release

Microsoft Corporation, will acquire Rosetta Biosoftware

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synopsis: Microsoft Corp. announced that it has signed an agreement with Merck & Co. Inc. to acquire certain assets of Rosetta Biosoftware. The deal allows Microsoft to incorporate genetic, genomic, metabolomic and proteomics data management software into the Microsoft Amalga Life Sciences platform for enhanced translational research capabilities.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation(MSFT:$73,723.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
target parent: Merck & Co., Inc.
target: Rosetta Biosoftware
Rosetta Biosoftware is a leading provider of enterprise bioinformatics solutions for life science research. Its enterprise software solutions, including the Rosetta Resolver and Rosetta Luminator gene expression data analysis systems, are designed to empower researchers to accelerate discovery.
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closed 4/4/2006 via BusinessWire

BioWisdom, Ltd., purchased Bioinformatics Business from LION bioscience AG

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synopsis: LION bioscience AG has successfully completed the sale of its bioinformatics business to BioWisdom Ltd, UK. The consideration will be up to EUR 4 million and the deal is due to be completed by April 4, 2006. As a result of this transaction, the company has achieved a major milestone in its restructuring plans, which commenced over a year ago.
buyer: BioWisdom, Ltd.
BioWisdom Ltd., headquartered in Cambridge UK, and established in September 2000, is a world leader in Ontology, a branch of science that seeks to enhance communication between people and improve access to information.
seller: LION bioscience AG(LEON:$32.30)
At the heart of LION’s offering is SRS, the world’s leading integration software for biological data, which seamlessly integrates information from hundreds of publicly available databases with in-house research data.
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$5.36
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closed 8/31/2005 via BusinessWire

Simulations Plus, Inc., acquired Sage Informatics LLC

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synopsis: Simulations Plus, Inc., today announced that it has acquired the assets of Sage Informatics LLC of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a chemistry software company providing research tools to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
buyer: Simulations Plus, Inc.
Simulations Plus, Inc. is the leading developer of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Toxicity (ADMET) neural net and simulation software for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries today. Its software allows pharmaceutical scientists to predict certain key potential drug d
target: Sage Informatics LLC
Sage Informatics is a chemistry software company providing research tools to the pharmaceutical & biotechnology industries. Their products include desktop applications, embeddable object components & native source code. They also offer technical software consulting & application development.
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closed 3/21/2007 via BusinessWire

Vector Capital, purchased Discovery Informatics business from Tripos, Inc.

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synopsis: Tripos, Inc. completed the sale of the assets of its Discovery Informatics business to affiliates of Vector Capital. Vector Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses.
buyer: Vector Capital
Vector Capital is a private equity boutique specializing in spinouts, buyouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. Vector identifies and pursues these complex investments in both the public and private markets.
seller: Tripos, Inc.
Tripos combines leading-edge technology and innovative science to deliver consistently superior chemistry-research products and services for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life science industries.
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closed 1/5/2005 via BusinessWire

Tripos, Inc., acquired Optive Research Inc.

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synopsis: Tripos, Inc., today announced that it has acquired privately held Optive Research, Inc., a recognized leader in developing innovative software for computer-assisted molecular discovery, for $4.75 million in cash and 599,521 shares of Tripos stock.
buyer parent:Vector Capital
buyer: Tripos, Inc.
Tripos combines leading-edge technology and innovative science to deliver consistently superior chemistry-research products and services for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life science industries.
target: Optive Research Inc.
Optive Research is a science-driven software company developing products and solutions for more effective molecular discovery in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and related life science industries. Based on a 25-year history of providing solutions for faster, more effective, and mo
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announced 3/24/2011 via BusinessWire

PerkinElmer, Inc., will acquire CambridgeSoft Corporation

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synopsis: PerkinElmer, Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CambridgeSoft Corporation, a leading supplier of discovery, collaboration, and knowledge enterprise solutions, desktop software, scientific databases and professional services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
buyer: PerkinElmer, Inc.(PKI:$1,921.29)
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment. It designs, manufactures and delivers advanced technology solutions that address the world's most critical health and safety concerns.
target parent: Health Evolution Partners LLc
target: CambridgeSoft Corporation
CambridgeSoft Corporation is a leading supplier of discovery, collaboration, and knowledge enterprise solutions, desktop software, scientific databases and professional services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
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$227
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closed 5/1/2006 via BusinessWire

Media Cybernetics Inc., acquired AutoQuant

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synopsis: Media Cybernetics Inc., the leading scientific image analysis software provider is pleased to announce their acquisition of the assets of AutoQuant of Troy, NY. AutoQuant specializes in image restoration, visualization, and analysis software products for life science microscopy.
buyer: Media Cybernetics Inc.
Founded in 1981, Media Cybernetics develops image informatics solutions to automate research, development, and quality control processes in life science and industry.
target: AutoQuant
Bringing the best in deconvolution, visualization and analysis software to life science microscopists since 1994, AutoQuant has earned its place as the leader for quantitative microscopy solutions.
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closed 7/11/2005 via BusinessWire

Scientific Software, Inc. merged with Agilent Technologies Inc.,

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synopsis: Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of Scientific Software Inc., a leading provider of scientific information management solutions. Agilent and Scientific Software had announced an acquisition agreement on May 25, 2005.
buyer: Agilent Technologies Inc.(A:$6,858.00)
Agilent Technologies Inc. is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005.
target: Scientific Software, Inc.
Scientific Software, Inc. (SSI) is a world leader in the production of quality software solutions for the scientific community. The company specializes in leading-edge content management products and services for the Life Sciences, Food, Environmental and Chemical markets.
price ($mm)
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$18
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0.0x
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announced 3/13/2012 via BusinessWire

Certara, will acquire Simcyp Limited

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synopsis: Certara has announced the completion of its acquisition of UK-based Simcyp Limited. Simcyp is a leading research company providing a modeling and simulation platform for predicting the fate of drugs in virtual populations, including pediatric populations.
buyer parent:Vector Capital
buyer: Certara
Certara™ is dedicated to improving human health through a broad spectrum of software products and services, from molecular discovery through clinical development, with special focus on supporting translational approaches to drug development.
target parent: Fusion IP plc
target: Simcyp Limited
Simcyp provides platforms for the modeling and simulation of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in virtual human populations and virtual laboratory animals (rat, dog and mouse).
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$32
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closed 7/21/2010 via Company Press Release

MedMeme LLC, acquired Medical Intelligence Solutions

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synopsis: MedMeme, LLC, a leading provider of key opinion leader data and competitive intelligence to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnical industries, announced the recent acquisition of Medical Intelligence Solutions (MIS), the world's foremost provider of information on medical meeting content.
buyer: MedMeme LLC
MedMeme™ LLC is a medical opinion leader database company serving the pharmaceutical and biotech community worldwide. MedMeme focuses on providing in-depth, comprehensive, accurate, and actionable competitive intelligence on all aspects of medical research and the experts who work in the field.
target: Medical Intelligence Solutions
Medical Intelligence Solutions (MIS) provides key clinical data presented at domestic and international medical meetings relevant to the development and marketing of pharmaceuticals.
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closed 11/3/2008 via BusinessWire

Tripos, Inc., acquired Pharsight Corporation

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synopsis: Tripos International, the leading provider of drug discovery informatics products and services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pharsight Corporation, a leader in software, strategic and regulatory services designed to optimize clinical drug development.
buyer parent:Vector Capital
buyer: Tripos, Inc.
Tripos combines leading-edge technology and innovative science to deliver consistently superior chemistry-research products and services for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life science industries.
target: Pharsight Corporation(PHST:$28.34)
Pharsight Corporation develops and markets integrated products and services that enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to achieve significant and enduring improvements in the development and use of therapeutic products.
price($mm)[EV]
$52 [$36]
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$28
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$2
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1.4x
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17.8x
closed 3/3/2008 via BtoBonline.com

Gemini Healthcare, LLC, acquired MCM Group

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synopsis: Marketing agency Gemini Healthcare has acquired MCM Group, a data analytics and benchmarking applications provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. MCM Group delivers its benchmarks programs through a proprietary platform called Total Resource Utilization that will now be available to Gemini's clients.
buyer: Gemini Healthcare, LLC
Gemini Healthcare, LLC is a healthcare marketing company based in Westbrook, Connecticut.
target: MCM Group
The MCM Group is a healthcare communications organization. We deliver comprehensive marketing, communications and consulting solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. What's uncommon about us? Superior insight.
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closed 8/30/2007 via Company Press Release

Entelos Inc., acquired Iconix Biosciences, Inc.

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synopsis: Entelos, Inc., a leading life sciences company that leverages its proprietary in silico disease models, known as PhysioLab® platforms, to develop drugs and support pharmaceutical R&D, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Iconix Biosciences, Inc., a privately held predictive toxicology company
buyer: Entelos Inc.
Entelos partners with pharmaceutical and biotech organizations worldwide to develop effective new treatments for disease and dramatically reduce the time and cost needed to develop them. Using our patented PhysioLab technology, Entelos develops dynamic large-scale computer models of human disease.
target: Iconix Biosciences, Inc.
Iconix Biosciences is a multi-disciplinary company that integrates the skills and knowledge necessary for the creation of the world's largest toxicogenomics database of microarray and pharmacology data (DrugMatrix®)
price ($mm)
$7.73
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$5
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EV / rev
6.7x
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closed 5/1/2006 via BusinessWire

PerkinElmer, Inc., acquired Spectral Genomics, Inc.

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synopsis: PerkinElmer, Inc., a global technology leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Spectral Genomics, Inc., a leader in molecular karyotyping technology used to evaluate chromosomal abnormalities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer: PerkinElmer, Inc.(PKI:$1,921.29)
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global technology leader focused in the following businesses - Life and Analytical Sciences, Optoelectronics and Fluid Sciences.
target: Spectral Genomics, Inc.
Spectral Genomics' array products and analysis software help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cytogenetic and clinical researchers identify chromosomal abnormalities related to the study of cancer and pre- and post-natal genetic disorders.
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$12
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closed 4/25/2006 via PR Newswire

Thomson Pharma, acquired CMR International

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synopsis: The Thomson Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Centre for Medicines Research International (CMR), the foremost provider of R&D performance metrics to the global pharmaceutical industry. CMR International, based in Epsom in the United Kingdom, is the world leader in global R&D performance measurement.
buyer parent:The Thomson Corporation
buyer: Thomson Pharma
Thomson Pharma is a dynamic, information offering for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries that is being developed by Thomson Scientific.
target: CMR International
CMR International is the foremost provider of R&D performance metrics to the global pharmaceutical industry. Our ‘gold standard’ reputation in this field is based on an unrivalled record of assuring the confidentiality of the data we manage and analyse.
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closed 1/8/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Elsevier B.V., acquired Aureus Sciences

See 243 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier announced the acquisition of Aureus Sciences, a Paris, France based privately held company that provides databases and information tools to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Aureus Sciences gathers unique and high quality quantitative biological activity data for major therapeutic drug targets.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Aureus Sciences
Aureus Sciences provides scientific databases and software applications for researchers involved in the drug discovery and development process.
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closed 11/12/2008 via BusinessWire

JNetDirect, Inc., acquired Sunergia Group, Inc.

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synopsis: JNetDirect Inc. announced the acquisition of Sunergia Group Inc. and its better known operating unit, Sunergia Medical (www.sunergiamedical.com). Sunergia, a privately owned supplier of software and lab equipment to the biotech market, will now be renamed JNetDirect Biosciences.
buyer: JNetDirect, Inc.
JNetDirect is an innovative leader in software products for improving our customer's connectivity, integration, management and security to their data resources. Over 3000 companies rely on JNetDirect software to provide critical components for their applications and development environments.
target: Sunergia Group, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Sunergia has built a customer base that includes hundreds of the major university research labs, national research facilities (NIH, NIA, NIMH and NCI) and leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
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closed 8/25/2005 via BusinessWire

Phase Forward, acquired Lincoln Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Phase Forward, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of privately held Lincoln Technologies, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $11 million, plus up to an additional $6 million based on achievement of certain financial targets.
buyer: Phase Forward(PFWD:$221.64)
Phase Forward is a leading provider of integrated data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety. The company offers proven solutions for electronic data capture, clinical data management and clinical data analysis and reporting automation and compliance.
target: Lincoln Technologies, Inc.
Lincoln Technologies, Inc. is a software technology and services company that delivers advanced application solutions for pharmaceutical industry drug development. Lincoln's business is focused on pharmacovigilance, data standardization, and safety signal detection and monitoring.
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closed 12/8/2011 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Ariadne Genomics, Inc.

See 336 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of the business assets of Ariadne Genomics, a provider of pathway analysis tools and semantic technologies for life science researchers. Ariadne will be integrated with Elsevier's Corporate Markets division.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Ariadne Genomics, Inc.
Ariadne Genomics, a leader in research data products and knowledge enrichment-based software solutions, helps pharmaceutical and life science researchers tap known scientific knowledge for applications in systems biology and translational medicine.
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closed 4/9/2013 via Company Press Release

Elsevier B.V., acquired Mendeley Limited

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synopsis: Elsevier announced the acquisition of Mendeley, a London-based company that operates a global research management and collaboration platform. Researchers worldwide use Mendeley’s desktop and cloud-based tools to manage and annotate documents, create citations and bibliographies, collaborate on research projects and network with fellow academics.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Mendeley Limited
Mendeley is a global research collaboration platform and academic database. Mendeley's desktop, mobile and web applications help people to organize, share, and discover new research. Mendeley has grown to 1.9 million users, who have collectively uploaded more than 270 million documents.
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closed 1/8/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Elsevier B.V., acquired Aureus Sciences

See 243 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier announced the acquisition of Aureus Sciences, a Paris, France based privately held company that provides databases and information tools to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Aureus Sciences gathers unique and high quality quantitative biological activity data for major therapeutic drug targets.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Aureus Sciences
Aureus Sciences provides scientific databases and software applications for researchers involved in the drug discovery and development process.
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closed 1/7/2013 via BNC Analysis

Elsevier B.V., acquired Knovel Corporation

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synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of Knovel Corp. New York City-based Knovel provides a web-based application that integrates technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles.
target parent: Milestone Venture Partners
target: Knovel Corporation
Knovel is a Web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust. Knovel users include thousands of engineers and applied scientists worldwide.
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closed 9/14/2012 via Folio: First Day

PennWell Corporation, acquired Journal of Emergency Medical Services

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synopsis: Tulsa-based PennWell has acquired the Public Safety Group from Elsevier. Included in the deal are the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the EMS Today Conference & Exposition, FireRescue, Law Officer and associated websites, events, blogs and newsletters.
buyer: PennWell Corporation
Founded in 1910, PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions.
target parent: Reed Elsevier
target: Journal of Emergency Medical Services
Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the most respected journal in the field of emergency services, is published for paramedics, emergency medical technicians, instructors, administrators, nurses and physicians.
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closed 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired The Ocular Surface

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synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has acquired The Ocular Surface, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the external eye and vision. As per January 2012 Elsevier will continue the publication of the quarterly journal.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: The Ocular Surface
The Ocular Surface, a quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal, is an authoritative resource that integrates and interprets major findings in diverse fields related to the ocular surface, including ophthalmology, optometry, genetics, etc.
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closed 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired QUOSA, Inc.

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synopsis: Elsevier, the world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of QUOSA, a content management and workflow productivity solutions provider for researchers and information managers.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: QUOSA, Inc.
QUOSA Inc. is a specialist software company focused on literature management workflows and archives, which include full-text articles and patents. QUOSA has a large and rapidly growing subscriber-base at leading universities, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other life-science companies.
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closed 12/8/2011 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Ariadne Genomics, Inc.

See 336 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of the business assets of Ariadne Genomics, a provider of pathway analysis tools and semantic technologies for life science researchers. Ariadne will be integrated with Elsevier's Corporate Markets division.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Ariadne Genomics, Inc.
Ariadne Genomics, a leader in research data products and knowledge enrichment-based software solutions, helps pharmaceutical and life science researchers tap known scientific knowledge for applications in systems biology and translational medicine.
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closed 5/9/2011 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Fisterra.com

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synopsis: Elsevier has announced the acquisition of Fisterra.com, an award winning, widely used e-clinical reference solution in Spain. Fisterra was launched in 2002 by two primary care doctors and a medical librarian in response to the need for an online short answer Spanish language reference solution to help primary care physicians.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Fisterra.com
Fisterra.com provides access to Fisterrae, an advanced e-clinical reference solution that integrates support resources for health professionals in a local language platform.
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closed 3/4/2011 via Company Press Release

Elsevier B.V., acquired Shanghai Datong Medical Information Technology Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of Shanghai Datong Medical Information Technology Co., Ltd., a leading drug decision support provider in China.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Shanghai Datong Medical Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Datong Medical Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a drug decision support provider in China. Datong's flagship product 'Clinical Drug Consultation and Safety Monitoring System' is embedded in the hospital's computerised physician order system.
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closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., purchased Oncology Journal Portfolio from Cancer Information Group, LLC

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synopsis: Elsevier announced that it acquired the oncology portfolio of journals previously published by CIG Media Group LP., (operated as Cancer Information Group). The journals publish peer-reviewed, disease specific original research and review articles that disseminate cutting-edge data to physicians, medical researchers and health care professionals.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
seller parent: Medical Media Holdings
seller: Cancer Information Group, LLC
For more than ten years, CIG Media Group, LP has been the leading medical publisher dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed, tumor-specific oncology/hematology journals and proceedings for clinical/medical oncologists and hematologists.
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Elsevier B.V., acquired Collexis, Inc.

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synopsis: Elsevier the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of assets from Collexis Holdings, Inc. a leading developer of semantic technology and knowledge discovery software.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals and close to 20,000 book titles.
target: Collexis, Inc.
Collexis' proprietary technology builds conceptual profiles of text, called Fingerprints, from documents, Websites, emails and other digitized content and matches them with a comprehensive list of pre-defined "fingerprinted" concepts to make research results more relevant and efficient.
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closed 1/6/2010 via BNC Analysis

Elsevier B.V., acquired NurseSquared

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synopsis: Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of NurseSquared, the leading electronic health record (EHR) training product in the market that teaches students how to properly document using a simulated EHR.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Elsevier publishes more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 books annually, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, bibliographic databases, and online reference works.
target: NurseSquared
NurseSquared, the leading electronic health record (EHR) training product in the market that teaches students how to properly document using a simulated EHR.
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closed 4/8/2009 via Company Press Release

Elsevier B.V., acquired Professional Development Software, Inc.

See 42 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of the assets of Professional Development Software, Inc. (PDS), the provider of Softwarefornurses.com online learning education products.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Elsevier publishes more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 books annually, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, bibliographic databases, and online reference works.
target: Professional Development Software, Inc.
Professional Development Software, Inc. is the provider of the Softwarefornurses.com online learning education products. For schools of nursing, PDS Software for Nurses modules are used for learning reinforcement, guidance in decision making, remediation, clinical make up and NCLEX® review.
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closed 2/2/2010 via Capital IQ

EQT Funds Management Limited, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, acquired Springer Science & Business Media

See 76 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: EQT, a leading European private equity fund, and GIC Special Investments, the private equity arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (“GIC”), have Acquired 82% and 18% respectively of Springer Science+Business Media, the world’s second-largest scientific, technical and medical publisher.
buyer: EQT Funds Management Limited
buyer: Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
EQT is a leading private equity group with operations in in Northern and Eastern Europe and Asia. Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (“GIC”) is a global investment management company established in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves.
target parent: Cinven
target: Springer Science & Business Media
Springer Science+Business Media is a publishing company for specialist knowledge and information. They publish textbooks, reference works, databases and provide online services used by both academics, students and practitioners.
price ($mm)
$3,165
rev ($mm)
$1,227
EBITDA ($mm)
$385
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
8.2x
closed 8/21/2006 via PR Newswire

Reed Business Information, purchased book titles relating to digital video,embedded systems and telecoms from CMP Technology, Inc.

See 67 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Business Media plc announces that CMP Technology, UBM's US-based B2B technology media business, has sold book titles relating to digital video, embedded systems and telecoms to Elsevier, Inc. for a total cash consideration of $2.1m.
buyer parent:Reed Elsevier plc
buyer: Reed Business Information
Reed Business Information is a leading provider of critical information and marketing solutions to business professionals in targeted industry sectors. Our market-leading properties include more than 135 business-to-business publications and over 125 Web sites.
seller parent: United Business Media PLC
seller: CMP Technology, Inc.
CMP Technology is the USA's leading high tech B2B media company, providing marketing solutions for the global technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Tech has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company.
price ($mm)
$2.10
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closed 1/11/2006 via PR Newswire

CMP Media LLC, acquired MediaLive International, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CMP Media today announced that it has acquired MediaLive International's Technology Media Group, including a premier portfolio of events, conferences and publications.
buyer parent:United Business Media PLC
buyer: CMP Media LLC
A subsidiary of UK-based United Business Media (formerly United News & Media), CMP Media is one of the world's top technology publishers. Its stable of offerings includes controlled-circulation magazines distributed free (CRN) and subscription-based (InformationWeek).
target parent: Thomas Weisel Partners, LLC
target: MediaLive International, Inc.
MediaLive International is a media and marketing company that drives the advancement of technology in business. MediaLive International's products and services encompass the IT industry's largest exhibitions.
price ($mm)
$65
rev ($mm)
$40
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.6x
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closed 10/8/2005 via Company Press Release

PennWell Corporation, acquired Small Times

See 77 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced today that it has acquired Small Times magazine, a business publication covering the fast-emerging nanotechnology, MEMS and microsystems markets. Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
buyer: PennWell Corporation
PennWell Corporation is a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions. PennWell publishes over 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents.
target: Small Times
Small Times is the leading source of business information and analysis about micro and nanotechnology. Small Times offers full news coverage through its business trade magazine, daily news Web site and weekly e-mail newsletter. Small Times also offers custom research services.
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closed 2/1/2007 via BusinessWire

Prism Business Media, acquired Penton Media, Inc.

See 115 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MidOcean Partners and Wasserstein & Co., LP announced the completion of the purchase of Penton Media, Inc. and the simultaneous acquisition by MidOcean of 50% of the combined businesses of Prism Business Media Holdings, Inc. and Penton Media, Inc. Wasserstein, along with its coinvestors, continues to own 50% of the combined company.
buyer parent:Wasserstein & Co., LP
buyer: Prism Business Media
Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S. The company's market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 96 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products.
target parent: ABRY Partners
target: Penton Media, Inc.
Penton Media, Inc., a diversified business-to-business media company, produces market-focused magazines, trade shows, conferences, and online media and provides a broad range of custom media and direct marketing solutions for business-to-business customers worldwide.
price ($mm)
$530
rev ($mm)
$198
EBITDA ($mm)
$42
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
12.5x
closed 9/13/2012 via BusinessWire

ESI International, Inc., purchased Agile Project Management Training Portfolio from Agile Transformation, Inc.

See 117 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ESI International, the world's leading project management training company, announced the acquisition of a comprehensive library of Agile project management/development content from Agile Transformation, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska.
buyer parent:Informa plc
buyer: ESI International, Inc.
ESI International, Inc., a subsidiary of Informa plc, is a global project-focused training company, helping people around the world improve the way they manage projects, contracts, requirements and vendors through innovative training in project management, business analysis and contract management.
seller: Agile Transformation, Inc.
Agile Transformation Inc. is a company passionate about transforming teams and organizations to succeeding with Agile methods through comprehensive offerings. They use Agile, Lean, Scrum, Servant Leadership, Collaboration Skills and other tools to make all this happen.
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closed 1/5/2009 via Company Press Release

Stagnito Media Group, LLC, acquired ZweigWhite Media

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Stagnito Media announced that it has acquired the Media Group from Zweig White Information Services. As the nation's leading resource for civil and structural engineers, the media group consists of high-profile magazines, signature events and also encompasses a total integrated media platform.
buyer parent:Cardinal Growth LLC
buyer: Stagnito Media Group, LLC
Stagnito, Inc. was established in 2009 by Harry Stagnito, Kyle Stagnito, Kollin Stagnito, and Ned Bardic, professionals with more than 100 years of cumulative, successful media experience.
target parent: Zweig White Information Services
target: ZweigWhite Media
ZweigWhite Media provides valuable and timely information to industry professionals through magazines, electronic newsletters, and special events.
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closed 1/3/2007 via Market Wire

Hanley Wood, LLC, acquired PRO AV Magazine

See 69 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hanley Wood, LLC, the leading business-to-business media and information company serving the housing and construction industries,has purchased PRO AV magazine and www.proavmagazine.com from Ascend Media.The PRO AV properties are information products providing solutions for the professional AV industry.
buyer parent:CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
buyer: Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions.
target parent: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
target: PRO AV Magazine
PRO AV is a BPA-audited magazine read by 20,000 professional AV integrators, contractors, consultants, resellers and their end users. Its editorial coverage focuses on the day-to-day information needs of its readers, including the latest industry trends, technologies and products.
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closed 10/5/2006 via

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, acquired Metal Bulletin plc

See 54 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Business media group Euromoney Institutional Investor plc won Metal Bulletin plc as a sweetened £221 million ($415.5 million) offer prompted its takeover target to abandon an agreed merger with Wilmington Group plc. Euromoney, a separately listed 70%-owned unit of publisher Daily Mail and General Trust plc, is offering 400 pence per share.
buyer: Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC(EMYIF:$640.95)
Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC is dedicated to education of economics and finance. The company publishes over 100 magazines, newsletters and journals on international finance. In addition, they conduct conferences, seminars, and training courses.
target: Metal Bulletin plc
Metal Bulletin plc is named after its principal title, ''Metal Bulletin''. This journal was established over 80 years ago to provide essential timely information, including price indications, for the international steel and metal markets.
price ($mm)
$416
rev ($mm)
$104
EBITDA ($mm)
$28
EV / rev
4.0x
EV / EBITDA
15.1x
closed 4/12/2006 via BusinessWire

1105 Media, Inc., acquired Stevens Publishing Corp.

See 129 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 1105 Media, Inc., a new, integrated business-to-business information and media company formed by Nautic Partners LLC, Alta Communications, and Neal Vitale, has closed its first two transactions, acquiring 101communications, LLC, and Stevens Publishing.
buyer: 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare.
target parent: Alta Communications
target: Stevens Publishing Corp.
Stevens Publishing’s eight magazines are leaders in circulation and editorial within the health and safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomic, environmental, water and wastewater, healthcare, security and home automation industries.
price ($mm)
$30
rev ($mm)
$20
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/22/2005 via BusinessWire

AberdeenGroup, Inc., acquired CYBERManagement Consulting Inc.

See 77 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AberdeenGroup, Inc., the leading provider of business research for global value chain executives, announces the acquisition of Toronto-based CYBERManagement Consulting Inc. William Mougayar, CYBERManagement's founder and president, has joined Aberdeen as Vice President & Research Services Director, Information Technology Strategy Agenda.
buyer parent:Harte-Hanks, Inc
buyer: AberdeenGroup, Inc.
AberdeenGroup, Inc. provides fact-based research and insights focused on the global, technology-driven value chain. Aberdeen’s benchmarking, market and solution assessments, sales acceleration programs, and conferences support Global 5000 value chain and technology executives.
target: CYBERManagement Consulting Inc.
CYBERManagement Consulting Inc. is a management consulting and education firm covering the impact of technology on business strategy. Its product portfolio includes advisory, speaking, research, and publishing services, serving mid-size and large organizations globally.
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closed 8/22/2005 via

Radiance Technologies, Inc., acquired Open Source Publishing Inc.

See 65 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Radiance Technologies, Inc., a defense contracting firm specializing in the application of emerging technologies, announced today it has acquired Open Source Publishing, Incorporated (OSP). OSP is a leading provider of open source intelligence support services to the US Government.
buyer: Radiance Technologies, Inc.
Radiance Technologies was founded in 2000 to make the delivery of large digital assets simpler, faster, and more secure. The Radiance Technologies team consists of highly experienced and successful thought leaders and innovators from the global software, IP networking and telecommunications sectors.
 target: Open Source Publishing Inc.
Open Source Publishing, Incorporated (OSP) provides open source research and analysis services to the public and private sectors. OSP also provides training, Web development, system engineering as well as foreign language translation services.
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closed 9/28/2006 via BusinessWire

Harte-Hanks, Inc, acquired Aberdeen Group

See 81 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harte-Hanks, Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of AberdeenGroup, Inc. AberdeenGroup, Inc., is a Boston, MA-based provider of technology market research, intelligence, and demand generation services.
buyer: Harte-Hanks, Inc(HHS:$850.77)
Harte-Hanks is a worldwide direct and targeted marketing company that provides marketing services and shopper advertising opportunities to local, regional, national and international consumer and business-to-business marketers.
target parent: TL Ventures
target: Aberdeen Group
AberdeenGroup, Inc. provides fact-based research and insights focused on the global, technology-driven value chain. Aberdeen’s benchmarking, market and solution assessments, sales acceleration programs, and conferences support Global 5000 value chain and technology executives.
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closed 9/15/2006 via

The Yankee Group, acquired Trendsmedia, Inc.

See 81 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yankee Group Research Inc announced that it acquired Trendsmedia, Inc., a premier integrated media firm serving emerging technology markets. The acquisition will accelerate Yankee Group's growth and expand its reach in global connectivity issues, helping network builders, operators and users navigate revolutionary change.
buyer parent:Alta Communications
buyer: The Yankee Group
The Yankee Group is a global leader in communications and networking research and consulting. Spanning numerous industries, the company provides strategic planning assistance, technology and market forecasting, and cross-industry analysis to support a wide range of clients on a worldwide basis.
target: Trendsmedia, Inc.
Trendsmedia is an integrated media firm serving emerging technology markets. Founded by media veterans, our mission is to help business and technology executives stay ahead of major technology trends that are likely to impact their businesses significantly within the next few years.
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closed 9/15/2005 via Company Press Release

JD Events, acquired KioskCom

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: JD Events announced today that it has acquired the semi-annual KioskCom events from IQPC. KioskCom, now entering its 10th year, has developed into the world's leading event for companies, organizations and individuals looking to gain the knowledge necessary to implement, maintain and upgrade a kiosk program, regardless of industry or company size.
buyer: JD Events
JD Events is dedicated to the creation of targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities.
target: KioskCom
KioskCom™ is dedicated to providing practical, detailed information specific to the interactive self-service kiosk technology arena. Now in its 9th year organizing conferences and Trade Shows centered on interactive self-service kiosk technology, KioskCom™ has developed into the world's leading eve
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closed 8/4/2005 via BusinessWire

The 451 Group, acquired Tier 1 Research

See 82 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The 451 Group has acquired privately held, Minneapolis-based Tier 1 Research - an independent technology industry research firm. Tier 1 Research analyzes the financial and industry implications of developments impacting public and private companies within the IT, communications and Internet commerce sectors.
buyer: The 451 Group
The 451 Group is an independent technology industry analyst company focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The company's analysts provide critical and timely insight into the market and competitive dynamics of innovation in emerging technology segments.
target: Tier 1 Research
Tier 1 Research analyzes the financial and industry implications of developments impacting public and private companies within the IT, communications and Internet commerce sectors. The Tier 1 Research division blends traditional "Wall Street" investment research with industry analysis.
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closed 9/8/2011 via GlobeNewswire

QuinStreet, Inc., acquired ITBusinessEdge

See 101 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: QuinStreet, Inc., the leader in vertical marketing and media online, announced the acquisition of IT Business Edge (ITBE), an online media and marketing company. The addition of ITBE allows QuinStreet to expand its reach and capabilities in delivering targeted, measurable marketing results to business to business technology marketers.
buyer: QuinStreet, Inc.(QNST:$370.47)
QuinStreet, Inc. is one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that meet their needs.
target: ITBusinessEdge
IT Business Edge is an online media and marketing company that provides targeted content for senior business and technology decision makers, and measurable marketing programs for IT marketers.
price ($mm)
$24
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closed 11/9/2011 via BusinessWire

NeuStar, Inc., acquired TARGUSinfo

See 751 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Neustar, Inc., a provider of market-leading, innovative solutions and directory services, has completed its acquisition of Targus Information Corporation, or TARGUSinfo, a leading, independent provider of real-time, on-demand information and analytics services including Caller ID.
buyer: NeuStar, Inc.(NSR:$620.46)
Neustar, Inc. is a provider of market-leading, innovative solutions and directory services that enable trusted communication across networks, applications, and enterprises around the world.
target: TARGUSinfo
TARGUSinfo is a trusted information services company headquartered in Vienna, VA, that delivers for businesses authoritative, up-to-date and real-time insight for customer and prospect-initiated transactions — over the phone, on the Web or at the point of sale.
price ($mm)
$658
rev ($mm)
$149
EBITDA ($mm)
$56
EV / rev
4.4x
EV / EBITDA
11.7x
closed 1/31/2013 via Market Wire

GeoEye, Inc. merged with DigitalGlobe, Inc.,

See 98 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DigitalGlobe, Inc. announced the completion of their combination, creating a global leader in earth imagery and geospatial analysis. The combined company will trade on the NYSE stock exchange as DigitalGlobe under the symbol DGI.
buyer: DigitalGlobe, Inc.(DGI:$421.40)
DigitalGlobe is a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services. They offer a range of on- and offline products and services designed to enable customers to easily access and integrate their imagery into business operations and applications.
target: GeoEye, Inc.(GEOY:$356.41)
GeoEye is a leading source of geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts who need a clear understanding of our changing world to protect lives, manage risk and optimize resources.
price ($mm)
$900
rev ($mm)
$360
EBITDA ($mm)
$176
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
5.1x
cancelled 5/6/2012 via New York Times

GeoEye, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of DigitalGlobe, Inc.

See 84 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DigitalGlobe, a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services, rejected a $792 million takeover offer from rival GeoEye, Inc., a leading source of geospatial information and insight.
buyer: GeoEye, Inc.(GEOY:$356.41)
GeoEye is a leading source of geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts who need a clear understanding of our changing world to protect lives, manage risk and optimize resources.
target: DigitalGlobe, Inc.(DGI:$421.40)
DigitalGlobe is a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services. They offer a range of on- and offline products and services designed to enable customers to easily access and integrate their imagery into business operations and applications.
price($mm)[EV]
$792 [$1,068]
rev ($mm)
$349
EBITDA ($mm)
$154
EV / rev
3.1x
EV / EBITDA
7.0x
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BioClinica, Inc.
BioClinica, Inc.
BioClinica is a global clinical trials service organization, providing medical image management and eClinical services. This includes electronic data capture and clinical data management solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies and other organizations.
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2012
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$98.28
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Instem LSS Ltd
Instem LSS Ltd
Instem is a leading supplier of IT applications to the early development healthcare market delivering compelling solutions for data collection, management and analysis across the R&D continuum. Instem applications are in use by customers worldwide.
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Allscripts
Allscripts
Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The company's unique solutions inform, connect and transform healthcare, delivering improved care at lower cost.
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2012
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$1,444.10
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$136.50
EBIT ($mm)
$73.60
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$173.80
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Medsphere Systems Corporation
Medsphere Systems Corporation
Medsphere Systems Corporation provides software and professional service solutions to help its customers achieve improved patient safety, clinical efficiency and healthcare quality.
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2008
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$15.51
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Advanced Clinical Research Services, LLC
Advanced Clinical Research Services, LLC
Advanced Clinical Research Services, LLC has provided clinical data management services since 1994 and has built an exceptional reputation for quality and customer service.
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Information Today, Inc.
Information Today, Inc.
Information Today, Inc. (ITI) is the publisher of Information Today, as well as other periodicals, books, directories, and online products; and is the organizer of InfoToday and other prestigious conferences and exhibitions for the library, information & knowledge management community.
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2009
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$16.50
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Hindawi Publishing Corporation is a commercial publisher of STM (Science, Technology, and Medicine) literature. Founded in 1997, Hindawi currently employs around 200 people, who are responsible for the publication of 45+ peer-reviewed journals as well as a number of scholarly books.
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Agile Transformation, Inc.
Agile Transformation, Inc.
Agile Transformation Inc. is a company passionate about transforming teams and organizations to succeeding with Agile methods through comprehensive offerings. They use Agile, Lean, Scrum, Servant Leadership, Collaboration Skills and other tools to make all this happen.
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WTWH Media, LLC
WTWH Media, LLC
WTWH Media, LLC is leading innovation in the b-to-b media space with Design World Magazine and the Design World Network of community websites. All properties are focused on serving the design engineer, machine builder and OEM in several growth markets including medical, packaging, and semiconductor.
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2009
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15
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GIE Media
GIE Media is a trade magazine publisher and creates targeted business-to-business media products that connect readers and advertisers with a focus on Lawn & landscaping, pest management, recylcing.
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2009
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$20.00
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100
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Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc.
Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc.
Scranton Gillette Communications is a 100 year-old business-to-business publishing company, serving a variety of industries. Its brands include: Water & Wastes Digest, Water Quality Products, Storm Water Solutions, Roads & Bridges, GPN, Lawn & Garden Retailer, Big Grower and The Diapason.
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Strategy Analytics, Inc.
Strategy Analytics, Inc. - a global research and consulting firm - provides timely insights and strategic business solutions to companies operating at the convergence of information, communications and entertainment technologies.
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2009
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$2.80
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9
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The 451 Group
The 451 Group
The 451 Group owns and operates 451 Research, a leading technology-industry syndicated research and data firm focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. It also owns Uptime Institute, an independent provider of thought leadership, certification, education and professional services.
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The Software & Information Industry Association
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection.
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Safari Books Online, LLC
Safari Books Online, LLC
Safari Books Online is an on-demand digital library that delivers expert content in both book and video form from the world’s leading authors in technology and business.
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DigitalGlobe, Inc.
DigitalGlobe, Inc.
DigitalGlobe is a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services. They offer a range of on- and offline products and services designed to enable customers to easily access and integrate their imagery into business operations and applications.
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2012
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$421.40
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$210.50
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$95.90
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$39.00
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708
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GeoEye, Inc.
GeoEye, Inc.
GeoEye is a leading source of geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts who need a clear understanding of our changing world to protect lives, manage risk and optimize resources.
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2011
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$356.41
EBITDA ($mm)
$172.51
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$100.67
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$56.61
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743
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Offshore Systems International Ltd.
Offshore Systems International is the pioneer in geo-spatial intelligence, and the world leading fleet supplier of electronic chart systems for navigation and situational awareness in the NATO and allied naval markets.
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2008
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$30.59
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$2.61
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87
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Intermap Technologies Inc.
Intermap is proactively remapping entire countries and building unprecedented national databases, called NEXTMap, consisting of highly accurate digital topographic maps that include elevation data.
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2009
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660
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TomTom NV
TomTom NV
TomTom NV is the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps. TomTom NV has over 3,300 employees working in four business units – TomTom, Tele Atlas, AUTO and WORK.
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