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announced 2/22/2012 via Forbes

eBay, will acquire WHI Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: eBay has agreed to acquire WHI Solutions, a Rye Brook, New York-based provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. The company said that the deal will enable its eBay Motors business to improve parts selection for customers while allowing sellers to reach more buyers.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: WHI Solutions, Inc.
WHI Solutions provides web based eBusiness solutions to the Transportation Market. Its solutions include eCommerce, eCatalog, Distribution Management and Business Intelligence. Its core customers are Automotive and Heavy Duty Parts sellers and Service Providers.
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closed 10/9/2006 via PR Newswire

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., acquired Tolerance A/S

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, has acquired a majority ownership share in Demark-based software specialist Tolerance A/S.
buyer: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
Hella, a global supplier, develops and manufactures components and systems for lighting and electronics for the automotive industry, including advanced driver-assistance systems enhancing safety and comfort.
target: Tolerance A/S
Tolerance develops and sells software for Internet-based technical service, including the diagnosis and repair of passenger cars and commercial vehicles for motor-vehicle garages in Europe.
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closed 6/14/2012 via BusinessWire

Perfect Commerce LLC, acquired Supply Chain Connect

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synopsis: Perfect Commerce LLC announced their acquisition of Supply Chain Connect, formally ChemConnect, a prominent supplier network provider, specializing in the direct materials purchasing needs of cable, chemical and manufacturing industries with robust inventory management functions.
buyer: Perfect Commerce LLC
Perfect Commerce offers world-class sourcing and procurement solutions for companies of all sizes. Perfect Commerce global customers and partners include market leaders such as Hostess, Starbucks, BNP Paribas, Johnson Controls, Inc., YRC Worldwide and Honeywell, Inc.
target: Supply Chain Connect
Supply Chain Connect, formally ChemConnect, is a prominent supplier network provider, specializing in the direct materials purchasing needs of cable, chemical and manufacturing industries with robust inventory management functions.
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closed 4/26/2009 via PR Web

Waypoint Global, LLC, acquired PowerWay, Inc.

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synopsis: Waypoint Global, LLC announced the acquisition of the assets of Powerway, Inc a leading developer of manufacturing software solutions for managing product and process quality.
buyer: Waypoint Global, LLC
Waypoint Global helps companies streamline business processes in product development.
target: PowerWay, Inc.
Powerway, Inc. is the leading product community software provider to manufacturers and their supply chains that conform to industry and international quality standards.
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announced 5/13/2005 via

Education Direct, Inc. (Alias) will be merged with Achievo Corporation,

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synopsis: Achievo Corporation, a CMM certified global software/IT service outsourcing provider headquartered in the Silicon Valley and ICS Software AG, one of the most successful and fastest-growing software outsourcing providers in Germany, today announced the completion of a definitive merger agreement.
buyer: Achievo Corporation
Achievo is a global offshore software and information technology outsourcing provider with a local front-end and China back-end service model. Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, Achievo has offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, China and Japan.
target parent: ICS Software AG
target: Education Direct, Inc. (Alias)
ICS Software is a German custom software development company. Their capabilities include custom software development & analysis/cost optimization software for the auto manufacturing industry. ICS has also developed expertise in applications for the electronics product and banking industry.
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closed 2/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Solera Holdings, Inc., acquired New Era Software LLC

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synopsis: Solera Holdings, Inc., the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, has announced that it has purchased New Era Software LLC, a U.S.-based provider of bodyshop management systems.
buyer parent:GTCR Golder Rauner
buyer: Solera Holdings, Inc.(SLH:$790.21)
The Solera companies provide a complete range of technology solutions, shared services and consulting for the automobile insurance claims processing industry.
target: New Era Software LLC
New Era Software LLC is a U.S.-based provider of bodyshop management systems. Its products include iAutoFocus, WebView, and Image+.
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announced 5/17/2010 via BusinessWire

Bitstream Inc., will acquire Press-sense Ltd.

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synopsis: Bitstream Inc. – a leading software development company with core competencies in browsing, font, and publishing technologies – announced that it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Press-sense Ltd. Press-sense is a leading developer of business flow automation systems.
buyer: Bitstream Inc.(BITS:$23.14)
Bitstream Inc. develops software technologies and applications for the graphic art and mobile communications industries. Bitstream’s fonts and font technologies enable device manufacturers and application developers to render the highest quality text in any language and on any device.
target: Press-sense Ltd.
Press-sense is a developer of Business Flow Automation for the Print Industry™. Going beyond typical Web-to-print and MIS features, the company’s solutions enable commercial printers to provide value-added services, develop new revenue streams, strengthen client bonds, and reach new markets.
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closed 9/20/2006 via BusinessWire

QAD Inc., acquired Precision Software Limited

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synopsis: QAD Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for global manufacturers, has acquired Dublin, Ireland-based Precision Software Limited, a leading provider of transportation management software solutions across multiple industries, including QAD's manufacturing verticals. Precision will operate as an independent division of QAD.
buyer: QAD Inc. (QADI:$215.23)
QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise.
target: Precision Software Limited
Precision Software develops industry-leading software specializing in the area of multi-modal, multi-carrier shipping, trade compliance, and international trade management. The latest version of the product, TRAXi3 offers a range of deployment options to meet the customers' business needs.
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closed 3/20/2006 via

The LDS Corporation merged with Cadre Technologies, Inc.,

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synopsis: Cadre Technologies, Inc. and The LDS Corporation announced today a merger agreement pursuant to which Cadre Technologies has acquired The LDS Corporation. The merger results in a combined company that is the largest software provider to the third-party logistics industry with more than 200 customers in North America.
buyer: Cadre Technologies, Inc.
Cadre Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator of integrated, automated solutions for the fulfillment and distribution industries. Cadre was formed by warehouse management and logistics experts with decades of experience in distribution technology.
target: The LDS Corporation
The LDS Corporation is a leading Warehouse Management Software and Internet logistics solutions provider. The LDS software applications manage the data and track information, allowing manufacturers, distributors and retailers to place fulfillment opportunities on the Internet for bid.
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closed 1/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

GEP, acquired Enporion, Inc.

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synopsis: GEP announced that it has acquired Enporion, a supply chain management company. GEP has been providing sourcing and procurement solutions since 1999 across many industries, one of which is their Energy and Utilities practice, and has been growing with leading strategic sourcing, consulting and SaaS based source-to-pay technology.
buyer: GEP
GEP (Global eProcure) is a leading procurement services firm dedicated to helping enterprises add value and reduce costs through procurement and supply chain transformation.
target: Enporion, Inc.
Enporion’s Supply Chain Manager® is an integrated suite of e-commerce tools These applications are delivered in a Software-as-a-Service environment, resulting in quick implementation and early realization of benefits.
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closed 11/6/2012 via BusinessWire

Accenture, acquired NewsPage Pte Ltd

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synopsis: Accenture has completed its acquisition of NewsPage Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. The acquisition of NewsPage adds distributor management and mobility capabilities for the consumer goods industry to the Accenture CAS software platform, allowing it to run on Windows, Android and iOS devices.
buyer: Accenture(ACN:$29,777.99)
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high performance businesses and governments.
target: NewsPage Pte Ltd
NewsPage Pte Ltd, a market leader in mobility, has been in the business of developing and deploying industry-ready mobile applications since 1993. NewsPage Distributor Management is an end-to-end enterprise solution that caters for businesses that sell through distributors.
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closed 2/14/2009 via BusinessWire

F&I Administration Solutions, LLC, purchased The SCS Auto platform from DealerTrack, Inc.

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synopsis: F&I Administration Solutions, LLC announced that it has purchased certain assets related to the SCS business of DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.
buyer: F&I Administration Solutions, LLC
F&I Administration Solutions, LLC is the leading provider of software for the automotive aftermarket industry supporting products such as Extended Service Contracts and GAP.
seller: DealerTrack, Inc.(TRAK:$353.29)
DealerTrack’s intuitive and high-value software solutions enhance efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive retail industry, including dealers, lenders, OEMs, agents and aftermarket providers.
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closed 6/18/2007 via PR Newswire

Kinderhook Industries, acquired Autoweb Inc.

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synopsis: Autoweb, provider of software based data management and interoperability solutions, announced that Kinderhook Industries a New York based private equity firm, in partnership with Autoweb's existing management team has acquired the business from NTT America, Inc.
buyer: Kinderhook Industries
Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private equity firm with $470.0 million under management. Kinderhook partners with highly talented management teams to pursue private equity investments in non-core divisions of public companies, management buyouts of entrepreneurial-owned businesses.
target parent: NTT Communications Corporation
target: Autoweb Inc.
Trubiquity drives a software-as-a-service based community, connecting enterprises across all global communication protocols and standards. On top of our core collaboration network, Trubiquity applications integrate enterprises and automate critical business processes across the global value chain.
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closed 11/19/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Electronics For Imaging, Inc., acquired Technique Group

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synopsis: Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced that it has acquired Technique. Technique is a provider of MIS/ERP (management information systems and enterprise resource planning) software products for the publication, commercial and direct marketing print industries.
buyer: Electronics For Imaging, Inc.(EFII:$652.14)
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) is a worldwide provider of products, technology and services leading the transformation of analog to digital imaging. These products allow users to produce, communicate and share information, and enable businesses to increase profits, productivity, and efficiency.
 target: Technique Group
Technique offers solutions through a complete set of modular applications that can be implemented as stand-alone products or as an integrated suite to meet the business requirements. They provide modules that cover all stages of the print job administration, control and management.
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closed 8/28/2012 via BusinessWire

Autodesk, Inc., acquired Inforbix, LLC

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synopsis: Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced it has acquired certain assets of Inforbix, LLC. Inforbix is a software company focused on cloud-based SaaS solutions aimed at increasing the value of product data, productivity, and improved decision making for manufacturing-based companies.
buyer: Autodesk, Inc.(ADSK:$2,312.20)
Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in professional and personal 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Autodesk tools help unlock the creativity in everyone, from children and hobbyists to design and engineering professionals.
target: Inforbix, LLC
Inforbix is a cloud solution that aggregates and exposes on-premise product data from multiple sources and locations without actually touching, moving, or migrating files to the cloud. Users access Inforbix with any standard web browser.
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announced 6/6/2012 via PR Newswire

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire Plex Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Funds advised by Apax Partners announced a definitive agreement to sell Plex Systems, Inc. a pioneer in cloud-based ERP software for manufacturers, to Francisco Partners. Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a cloud ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global private equity firm with offices in San Francisco and London focused exclusively on investments in technology and technology-enabled services businesses.
target parent: Apax Partners
target: Plex Systems, Inc.
Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a SaaS ERP for the manufacturing enterprise. Plex Online's comprehensive functional coverage delivers a "shop floor to top floor" view of a manufacturer's operations, enabling management to run its business at maximum efficiency.
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closed 1/10/2012 via PR Newswire

Agentrics PLM merged with Trace One,

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synopsis: Trace One, the European leader in online collaborative platforms for development of private label products and Agentrics - PLM, the Agentrics branch dedicated to support product lifecycle management, are merging their industry offerings.
buyer: Trace One
Trace One is the European leader in cloud collaborative platforms for retailers and manufacturers in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. Its mission is to provide e-collaborative business platforms in SaaS-mode immediately accessible from anywhere in the world.
target: Agentrics PLM
Agentrics is a global provider of business solutions for the supply and demand chain. It offers solutions covering spend management, sourcing, supply chain planning and replenishment, online collaboration and communication as well as private label product development and more.
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closed 3/17/2011 via BusinessWire

DELMIA, acquired Intercim LLC

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synopsis: Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and Intercim LLC, a market leader in manufacturing and production operations management software solutions for advanced and highly regulated industries, have announced that Dassault Systèmes, through DELMIA, has acquired Intercim.
buyer parent:Dassault Systemes SA
buyer: DELMIA
DELMIA's Digital Manufacturing Products and Solutions allow manufacturers in any industry to virtually define, plan, create, monitor and control all production processes.
target: Intercim LLC
Intercim is a demonstrated leader in manufacturing and production operations management software solutions for advanced and highly regulated industries.
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closed 9/19/2005 via Company Press Release

The Sage Group plc., acquired Cogestib

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synopsis: The Sage Group plc (”Sage”) announces that it has completed the acquisition of Cogestib, based in France, for an enterprise value of £7.7m. The acquisition will be paid for in cash.
buyer: The Sage Group plc.(SGGEF:$1,340.20)
The Sage Group plc is a leading international supplier of accounting and business management software solutions and related products and services for small to medium-sized enterprises. Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and the Group now employs over 10,000 people worldwide.
target: Cogestib
Cogestib is the leading vendor of business management solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the French car distribution sector, with over 3,000 customers. Its revenue for the year ended 31 December 2004 was £9.3 million, and its operating profit was £0.5 million.
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closed 9/15/2005 via BusinessWire

Configuration Solutions, Inc., acquired Helix Technology Group, LLC

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synopsis: Configuration Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide product configuration and selling solutions--from quote to delivery--announces that it completed a transaction to acquire Helix Technology Group, LLC, a firm dedicated to the development of engineering change and program/project management software for automotive parts suppliers.
buyer: Configuration Solutions, Inc.
Configuration Solutions is a leading provider of knowledge-based process & product configuration software & solutions for manufacturing, automotive and business service organizations. They have worked with leading organizations providing enterprise-wide solutions across all facets of the business.
target: Helix Technology Group, LLC
Helix was founded for the sole purpose of creating product development launch tools for the automotive parts manufacturing industry. This focus assures you, the automotive supplier, that taking care of your product development launch needs and concerns is the mission of the Helix Technology Group.
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announced 2/22/2012 via Forbes

eBay, will acquire WHI Solutions, Inc.

See 321 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay has agreed to acquire WHI Solutions, a Rye Brook, New York-based provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. The company said that the deal will enable its eBay Motors business to improve parts selection for customers while allowing sellers to reach more buyers.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: WHI Solutions, Inc.
WHI Solutions provides web based eBusiness solutions to the Transportation Market. Its solutions include eCommerce, eCatalog, Distribution Management and Business Intelligence. Its core customers are Automotive and Heavy Duty Parts sellers and Service Providers.
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closed 8/23/2006 via Company Press Release

Wrenchead, Inc., acquired icarz, incorporated

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synopsis: Wrenchead, Incorporated, a leading ebusiness solution provider to the wholesale distribution and retail markets, today announced it has joined forces with icarz, incorporated, a leading provider of web-based point of sale and warehouse solutions. The company will be named WHI, Inc.
buyer: Wrenchead, Inc.
Wrenchead engineers ebusiness and econtent solutions that help Distributors build stronger businesses and increase profits. Wrenchead services verticals such as the Automotive Aftermarket, Electrical Wholesale and Marine Wholesale.
target: icarz, incorporated
icarz is a leading provider of demand chain and business management solutions. Our next-generation, Internet enabled products make possible efficient, reliable parts distribution. We offer unique end-to-end visibility into the entire demand chain from the point-of-sale.
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closed 4/12/2013 via PE Hub

PayPal, Inc., acquired Iron Pearl

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synopsis: PayPal has acquired Iron Pearl, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup focused on tools for customer acquisition and engagement. Iron Pearl is built on a new understanding of the social and cultural factors that drive the viral spread of products, combined with new approaches to data analysis and predictive modeling.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: PayPal, Inc.
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing.
target: Iron Pearl
Iron Pearl makes analytics software for retaining users and tracking cohorts, combined with viral tracking software. Along with other seamlessly integrated IronPearl modules, the SaaS product is a new breed of Growth software.
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closed 3/13/2013 via Reuters

PayPal, Inc., acquired Duff Research, LLC

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synopsis: PayPal announced that it acquired mobile app developer Duff Research, part of an effort by the online payment giant to become more nimble and technology focused. Duff Research has built about 40 mobile apps for companies that include TiVo Inc and Adidas AG.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: PayPal, Inc.
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing.
target: Duff Research, LLC
Duff Research is a premier provider of software development and user experience expertise for the mobile application space. The Duff development team is exceptionally experienced, averaging over 15 years of video, consumer, and mobile software development.
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closed 9/6/2012 via Company Press Release

eBay, acquired Svpply

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synopsis: eBay Inc. has acquired Svpply, an innovative website that brings shoppers, tastemakers and merchants together onto a single site by offering a curated selection of stylish merchandise from across the Web. Users on Svpply recommend their style discoveries to other users, and display galleries of items they want or own.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Svpply
Svpply is an innovative website that brings shoppers, tastemakers and merchants together onto a single site by offering a curated selection of stylish merchandise from across the Web. Users on Svpply recommend their style discoveries to other users, and display galleries of items they want or own.
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closed 5/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Primedia, Inc., acquired Rent.com

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synopsis: PRIMEDIA announced that it has completed the acquisition of eBay Inc.’s Rent.com subsidiary. Rent.com is the nation's #1 Internet listing site in the rental housing industry, enabling renters to find a residential rental property online using a free robust search tool.
buyer parent:TPG Capital
buyer: Primedia, Inc.(:$232.22)
Primedia, Inc. helps millions of consumers nationwide find apartments, houses for rent or new homes for sale through its innovative Internet, mobile and print solutions. Its flagship publication is its advertising-supported Apartment Guide.
target parent: eBay
target: Rent.com
Rent.com is the nation's #1 Internet listing site in the rental housing industry, enabling renters to find a residential rental property online using a free robust search tool. Rent.com has the most online traffic and the largest inventory of contracted property listings.
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closed 3/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

StubHub, Inc, acquired Fanvenues

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synopsis: Singapore startup Peekspy has been acquired by US-based StubHub. Peekspy’s site, Fanvenues, allows users to peek into concert and sports venues in 3D so as to make better purchase decisions about tickets.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: StubHub, Inc
StubHub is the fan's ticket marketplace, enabling customers to buy and sell tickets at fair market value. The company's unique open marketplace, dedicated solely to tickets, provides all fans the choice to buy or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient, and highly reliable environment.
target: Fanvenues
Fanvenues brings the buyer to the concert venue during the ticket purchase with its interactive 3D seat views thus enhancing both the buying and concert experience significantly.
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announced 2/22/2012 via Forbes

eBay, will acquire WHI Solutions, Inc.

See 321 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay has agreed to acquire WHI Solutions, a Rye Brook, New York-based provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. The company said that the deal will enable its eBay Motors business to improve parts selection for customers while allowing sellers to reach more buyers.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: WHI Solutions, Inc.
WHI Solutions provides web based eBusiness solutions to the Transportation Market. Its solutions include eCommerce, eCatalog, Distribution Management and Business Intelligence. Its core customers are Automotive and Heavy Duty Parts sellers and Service Providers.
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closed 12/22/2011 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired BillSAFE GmbH

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synopsis: eBay Inc., the world's largest online marketplace, announced that it has acquired BillSAFE, a leading provider of purchase-on-invoice technology in Germany. The acquisition extends the company’s leadership in payments by combining BILLSAFE with eBay’s PayPal, a global leader in online payments.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: BillSAFE GmbH
BillSAFE is a leading provider of purchase-on-invoice technology in Germany. BillSAFE works with merchants of all sizes in Germany, giving them a simple and secure way to let shoppers purchase using an invoice.
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closed 12/15/2011 via BNC Analysis

StubHub, Inc, acquired Zvents, Inc.

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synopsis: Ticketing giant StubHub, owned by eBay, has acquired local event-discovery and promotion service Zvents, according to eBay’s internal employee blog eBayInk. By providing the best in local search, Zvents intuitively connects people with their interests and favorite sources of entertainment.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: StubHub, Inc
StubHub is the fan's ticket marketplace, enabling customers to buy and sell tickets at fair market value. The company's unique open marketplace, dedicated solely to tickets, provides all fans the choice to buy or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient, and highly reliable environment.
target: Zvents, Inc.
Zvents is a powerful search engine with groundbreaking algorithms and revolutionary search technology. By providing the best in local search, Zvents intuitively connects people with their interests and favorite sources of entertainment.
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closed 11/21/2011 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired Hunch Inc.

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synopsis: Global ecommerce and online payments leader eBay Inc. announced it has acquired the innovative team and technology of Hunch, an online platform launched in 2009 that delivers customized recommendations to its users based on their individual tastes.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Hunch Inc.
Hunch personalizes the internet by helping consumers share and discover great recommendations about all sorts of topics. Hunch’s ambitious mission is to build a ‘Taste Graph’ of the entire web, connecting every person on the web with their affinity for anything.
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closed 8/11/2011 via BusinessWire

PayPal, Inc., acquired Zong

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc.'s Paypal has completed its previously announced acquisition of Zong, a leading provider of payments through mobile carrier billing. Zong leverages connections with more than 250 mobile network operators around the world, offering localized, secure and easy-to-use payments capabilities for digital goods and services.
buyer parent:eBay
buyer: PayPal, Inc.
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing.
target: Zong
Zong is a leading mobile payments platform for sellers of digital goods and services. Zong leverages direct connections with mobile network operators around the world to provide a secure payment solution with best-in-class connectivity and service quality.
price ($mm)
$240
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closed 8/17/2011 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired Magento Inc.

See 729 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Magento, Inc. Magento is a feature-rich, open-source, enterprise-class commerce solution that offers merchants a high degree of flexibility and control over the user experience, catalog, content and functionality of their online store.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Magento Inc.
Magento Inc. is the creator of Magento, a feature-rich, open-source, enterprise-class ecommerce solution that offers merchants a high degree of flexibility and control over the user experience, catalog, content, and functionality of their online store.
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announced 4/20/2011 via Company Press Release

eBay, will acquire Where, Inc.

See 630 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Where, Inc., a leading location media company and local discovery mobile application. Where, Inc. is expected to enhance the company’s position in local and mobile commerce and deepen its ability to connect retailers with consumers.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Where, Inc.
Founded in 2004, Where, Inc. is a Boston-based business at the forefront of the intersection of local and mobile commerce. Where, Inc. operates a leading local mobile discovery application – WHERE – and a leading location-based advertising network – WHERE Ads.
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closed 6/20/2011 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired GSI Commerce Solutions

See 627 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of GSI Commerce, Inc., a leading provider of ecommerce and interactive marketing services. With more than 180 customers across 14 merchandise categories, GSI has long-term commerce services relationships with leading retailers and brands.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: GSI Commerce Solutions(GSIC:$1,357.99)
GSI Commerce enables ecommerce, multichannel retailing and digital marketing for global enterprises. GSI’s ecommerce services, which include technology, order management, payment processing, fulfillment and customer care, are available on a modular basis or as part of an integrated solution.
price($mm)[EV]
$2,215 [$2,139]
rev ($mm)
$1,358
EBITDA ($mm)
$104
EV / rev
1.6x
EV / EBITDA
20.5x
closed 1/14/2011 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired brands4friends

See 346 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of brands4friends, Germany’s largest online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle with approximately 3.5 million registered club members.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: brands4friends
brands4friends.de is Germany’s largest online shopping club with approximately 3.5 million registered club members. brands4friends.de is one of the fastest growing ecommerce communities worldwide, with successful international operations in Austria, the U.K. and Japan.
price ($mm)
$200
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closed 12/15/2010 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired Critical Path Software

See 401 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. announced it has acquired Critical Path Software, a leading mobile application developer that has worked with eBay for more than two years to help deliver popular mobile apps such as the eBay for iPhone® app, and StubHub, eBay Classifieds and Shopping.com iPhone applications.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Critical Path Software
Critical Path Software is a leading mobile application development company, based in Portland, Oregon, built on a foundation of pioneering the growth of new technologies since 1991.
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closed 12/2/2010 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired Milo.com

See 377 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. announced it has acquired Milo, a leading local shopping engine that provides consumers access to accurate, real-time, local store inventory and pricing, giving them even more choice and flexibility when shopping online.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
target: Milo.com
Milo is a leading local shopping engine that tracks real-time local availability and prices and enables shoppers to research products online and find them in-stock at a local store. The website, Milo.com, also provides detailed product information and user reviews.
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closed 6/23/2010 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired RedLaser

See 378 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay announced that it has acquired RedLaser, the popular barcode-scanning application for iPhone, and related technology from Occipital. With over two million downloads, RedLaser is the top-selling iPhone barcode-scanning application for comparison shopping and finding product information using a mobile device.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained by trust and inspired by opportunity. eBay enables e-commerce on a local, national and international basis with an array of websites that bring together millions of buyers and sellers every day.
target parent: Occipital
target: RedLaser
RedLaser is a barcode-scanning application for comparison shopping and finding product information using a mobile device. The state-of-the-art barcode scanning technology was created specifically to deal with non-autofocus cameras, and continues to evolve with innovative mobile visual capabilities.
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closed 2/25/2010 via PR Newswire

eBay, acquired World of Good Inc.

See 167 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: World of Good Inc., a five-year-old social venture that connects artisans from developing communities with mainstream retail markets, announced that eBay has fully acquired its brand and related assets.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained by trust and inspired by opportunity. eBay enables e-commerce on a local, national and international basis with an array of websites that bring together millions of buyers and sellers every day.
target: World of Good Inc.
World of Good Inc., a social venture that connects artisans from developing communities with mainstream retail markets. World of Good was founded with the mission to help small artisan producers improve their livelihoods by providing them with access to mainstream retail markets.
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closed 11/19/2009 via BusinessWire

A Consortium of 4 buyers acquired Skype Technologies SA

See 365 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced sale of its Skype communications unit. The buyer, who will control an approximately 70 percent stake, is an investor group led by Silver Lake and includes Joltid Limited and certain affiliated parties, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Andreessen Horowitz.
buyer: Silver Lake Partners
buyer: Andreessen Horowitz
buyer: Index Ventures
buyer: CPP Investment Board
Silver Lake is the leading private equity firm focused on large-scale investing in technology. Silver Lake's ability to source and structure large-scale, private equity transactions and add value to portfolio companies is unmatched by other private equity firms investing in the technology industry.
target parent: eBay
target: Skype Technologies SA
Skype, the Global Internet Communications Company, allows people everywhere to make free, unlimited, superior quality voice calls via its award-winning innovative peer-to-peer software for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Pocket PC platforms.
price ($mm)
$2,025*
rev ($mm)
$612
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.7x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/15/2009 via BusinessWire

eBay, acquired GMarket

See 167 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: eBay Inc. announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding common shares and American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Gmarket Inc.
buyer: eBay(EBAY:$14,072.00)
eBay pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained by trust and inspired by opportunity. eBay enables e-commerce on a local, national and international basis with an array of websites that bring together millions of buyers and sellers every day.
target: GMarket(GMKT:$222.94)
Gmarket Inc. is a leading retail ecommerce marketplace in Korea, offering buyers a wide selection of products at competitive prices and sellers a comprehensive and flexible sales solution.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,210 [$960]
rev ($mm)
$208
EBITDA ($mm)
$43
EV / rev
4.6x
EV / EBITDA
22.4x
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 3/4/2013 via Company Press Release

Nio Inc, acquired Bidou.ca

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nio Inc. is expanding its business in Internet auctions by acquiring Bidou.ca. Bidou.ca is an internet auction platform, headquartered in Canada.
buyer: Nio Inc
Nio Inc. has two primary business areas; internet auctions and online gaming. Nio owns and operates Internet auction sites which offer a unique and entertaining way to shop on the Internet, and the gaming sites Panda365.com, Lunacasino.com and Lunacasino.dk.
target: Bidou.ca
Bidou.ca operates as an internet auction portal, headquartered in Canada.
price ($mm)
$0.47
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closed 12/27/2012 via BNC Analysis

Mixi, Inc., acquired Kamado, Inc.

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tokyo-based startup Kamado Inc., which is running several web services including auction site Livlis and a photo curation site Clipie, was acquired by Mixi, Japan’s largest social network. The acquisition details haven’t been disclosed.
buyer: Mixi, Inc.(JP:2121:$161.34)
mixi, Inc. is an information technology (IT) company that has two business segments. The Social Net segment operates a Website for social networking services (SNSs) under the site name mixi. The Find Job! segment operates a job advertising site under the name Find Job!
target: Kamado, Inc.
Tokyo-based startup Kamado Inc., runs several web services including auction site Livlis and a photo curation site Clipie. Kamado was launched in 2010 by Yuichi Kawasaki.
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closed 10/19/2009 via Market Wire

MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc., merged with DubLi Network, LLC.

See 93 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc., operating the largest online mall and affinity program platform through its BSP Rewards subsidiary, announced that it has completed its reverse merger with CG Holdings Limited, a privately-held, European-based holding company for the DubLi companies, a worldwide online trading firm.
buyer: MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc.(MEDG:$1.72)
MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc., through its BSP Rewards division, has developed the largest online mall and affinity program platform. BSP builds, brands, customizes proprietary loyalty/rewards/mall programs for clients and organizations.
target: DubLi Network, LLC.
DubLi is a world wide on line trading firm. It is composed of two very unique and individual business models; DubLi.com - a reverse auction portal for high level branded merchandise and DubLi Network - the business opportunity where anyone can establish their own business in a competitive market.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$3
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/27/2006 via BusinessWire

uBid.com Holdings, Inc., acquired Bidville, Inc.

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: uBid.com Holdings, Inc.'s newly formed subsidiary DIBU Trading Corp., announced the purchase of certain assets of the online auction company, Bidville, Inc. which includes the company's customer file, brand name, URL and related online auction technologies.
buyer parent:Petters Group, LLC
buyer: uBid.com Holdings, Inc.
uBid.com Holdings, Inc. operates an online auction marketplace located at www.uBid.com offering new, close-out, overstock and refurbished merchandise to both consumers and businesses through a trusted auction style and fixed price format.
target: Bidville, Inc.
Bidville was founded in 2000 by Dr. Ed Orlando as an online auction alternative to eBay. The company provides unique user features, such as Watch List, Image Gallery, and fixed price listing options. In 2001, Bidville merged with NoBidding.com, one of the first online fixed price marketplaces.
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closed 11/30/2012 via PR Newswire

RentalCompare.com, acquired RentStuff.com

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RentalCompare has acquired RentStuff. The combined RentalCompare and RentStuff event/equipment marketplaces throughout North America and major international cities make it possible for event/equipment professionals and individuals to keyword search rentals and view actual rental products available.
buyer: RentalCompare.com
RentalCompare connects renters with rental companies: it is the web's largest event and equipment marketplace listing over 500,000 different rentals from over 1,000 rental companies.
target: RentStuff.com
RentStuff.com connects people looking to rent items to suitable local rental companies. It helps users to search, find and compare rental items. RentStuff.com acts like a personal assistant in order to take the hassle and wasted time out of the rental process.
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closed 10/20/2010 via BusinessWire

BizXchange Incorporated, acquired Dibspace

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BizXchange, a business-to-business barter network based in Seattle, has acquired Dibspace, an online marketplace where small businesses and consumers can buy and sell products and services using an online complementary currency called Dibits.
buyer: BizXchange Incorporated
BizXchange is a leading international barter consulting firm offering companies financial solutions to help improve and grow their business. BizXchange helps a company maximize unutilized capacity and inventory by providing an additional sales channel.
target: Dibspace
Dibspace is a community trading platform and was quickly adopted by individuals and small businesses as a way to fill company downtime or sell excess capacity. The site currently has nearly 5,000 users centered in the Seattle area.
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announced 6/17/2010 via BNC Analysis

Rakuten Inc., will acquire PriceMinister

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten announced that it is buying France’s e-commerce website operator PriceMinister for about €200 million.
buyer: Rakuten Inc.(US:RKUNF:$379,900.00)
Rakuten's core business “Rakuten Ichiba” is Japan’s largest Internet shopping mall and offers more than 50 million products by over 33,000 merchants, some of whom have turnover of more than US$1 million per month.
target: PriceMinister
PriceMinister SA operates a Website to buy and sell new, used, or collectable products at fixed prices for individuals and professionals in Europe. The company enables to list an item by entering the title or barcode of the item, as well as the price at which the seller wishes to sell the product.
price ($mm)
$247
rev ($mm)
$49
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
5.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/29/2009 via BusinessWire

Naspers Ltd., acquired BuscaPé.com, Inc.

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Naspers Limited announced that it has acquired 91% of the share capital of Brazilian e-commerce group BuscaPé.com Inc. The group started some ten years ago from the basis of comparison shopping. BuscaPé is Latin America’s top such network for new and used goods.
buyer: Naspers Ltd.(NPSNY:$5,157.00)
Naspers is a multinational media company with principal operations in electronic media (including pay-television, internet and instant-messaging subscriber platforms and the provision of related technologies) and print media.
target parent: Great Hill Partners LLC
target: BuscaPé.com, Inc.
Headquartered in São Paulo, the BuscaPé group is a leading provider of e-commerce services in Latin America. Its various properties enable consumers to make informed purchase decisions and transact on the internet.
price ($mm)
$342*
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EBITDA ($mm)
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announced 2/11/2013 via BNC Analysis

Czerwona Torebka, will acquire Merlin.pl

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Czerwona Torebka, which manages a network of shopping centers, has signed a preliminary agreement to buy 99.6% in Merlin.pl, one of Poland's oldest and largest online retailers. Merlin.pl was founded as an internet bookstore that expanded into selling other products.
buyer: Czerwona Torebka
Czerwona Torebka is a rapidly growing nationwide network of shopping arcades and focused business service centers. It serve as a convenient shopping centers.
target: Merlin.pl
Merlin.pl is one of the oldest and largest Polish online shops. It offers more than 200 thousands products including books, music, movies, toys, cosmetics, clothing, sporting goods, multimedia, electronics and photographic equipment (together with the shop partner e-Digital.)
price ($mm)
$6.29*
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closed 7/23/2010 via PR Newswire

Rakuten Inc., acquired Buy.com

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rakuten, Inc., Japan's leading Internet company, has closed an all-cash sales transaction to acquire Buy.com. Combined, the two companies represent one of the world’s largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 60 million products from close to 35,000 merchants around the globe.
buyer: Rakuten Inc.(US:RKUNF:$379,900.00)
Rakuten's core business “Rakuten Ichiba” is Japan’s largest Internet shopping mall and offers more than 50 million products by over 33,000 merchants, some of whom have turnover of more than US$1 million per month.
target: Buy.com
With more than 14 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a great shopping experience and a broad selection of retail goods at everyday low prices.
price ($mm)
$250
rev ($mm)
$63
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/18/2009 via BusinessWire

GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc., acquired Retail Convergence, Inc.

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Leading e-commerce and interactive marketing services provider, GSI Commerce Inc. announced that it has closed its acquisition of Retail Convergence Inc., a Boston, Mass.-based company that operates RueLaLa.com, a leader in the private sale space, and SmartBargains.com, an off-price e-commerce marketplace.
buyer: GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc.(GSIC:$1,357.99)
GSI Commerce® is a leading provider of services that enable e-commerce, multichannel retailing and interactive marketing. GSI delivers customized e-commerce solutions through an e-commerce platform, which is comprised of technology, fulfillment and customer care.
target: Retail Convergence, Inc.
Retail Convergence Inc. is transforming on-line retail through its high growth, dynamic e-commerce companies. Current businesses include SmartBargains.com a top 100 Internet retailer and RueLaLa.com an invitation-only destination for limited time, private sales of the best brand names in the world.
price ($mm)
$162
rev ($mm)
$83
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.2x
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/12/2009 via Market Wire

Giftback.com will be merged with David's Cookies,

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: David's Cookies, a national gourmet desserts company; and Giftback.com, a national online gift service that donates 10% of all purchases to customer-designated charities, announced their plans to merge.
buyer: David's Cookies
David's Cookies, a company celebrating its 30th anniversary, was started in 1979 by Chef David Liederman. Throughout the 1980s its 250 retail locations throughout America thrived. David's focus shifted towards the wholesale market in the late 1980s.
target: Giftback.com
Giftback.com's mission is to help people express their sentiment with unique gifts that help make a difference. Offering a wide selection of the freshest flowers, plants, gourmet gift baskets, unique gifts and delicious treats, Giftback.com has the perfect gift to help celebrate any occasion.
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closed 8/27/2008 via BusinessWire

FTD Group, Inc. merged with United Online, Inc.,

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Online, Inc., a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of FTD Group, Inc. The acquisition of FTD is expected to provide several strategic benefits to United Online, including a significant increase in scale.
buyer: United Online, Inc.(UNTD:$897.69)
United Online wants to bring people together on the Internet. Created in 2001 by the merger of leading US Internet service providers NetZero and Juno Online Services, United Online continues the free Internet service model with hopes of converting faithful users into paying customers.
target: FTD Group, Inc.(FTD:$641.02)
FTD Group, Inc. is a leading provider of floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists. The consumer businesses operate primarily through the www.FTD.com website in the U.S. and Canada and the www.interflora.co.uk website in the U.K.
price ($mm)
$697
rev ($mm)
$646
EBITDA ($mm)
$94
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
7.4x
closed 5/17/2013 via

SkyMall, Inc. merged with Xhibit Corp.,

See 1283 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SkyMall, the Phoenix-based specialty retailer and preferred partner in the loyalty marketplace, has merged into a subsidiary of Xhibit Corp., a leading provider of digital marketing and advertising solutions.
buyer: Xhibit Corp.(XBTC:$9.77)
Xhibit is a cloud based marketing and technology development company focused on digital advertising, online and mobile social media, CRM solutions and games. Xhibit offers a total solution for digital advertising.
target parent: Najafi Companies
target: SkyMall, Inc.
SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, SkyMall.com. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and gift card loyalty programs to global brands.
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closed 4/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Direct Brands, Inc., acquired SkyMall, Inc.

See 1283 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Direct Brands' affiliate Bookspan, which is owned by Phoenix-based private investment firm, Najafi Companies, has acquired Phoenix-based SkyMall, one of the most recognized brands in North America. SkyMall is known for its national in-flight catalog and e-commerce business.
buyer parent:Najafi Companies
buyer: Direct Brands, Inc.
Direct Brands is one of the largest direct-to-consumer distributors of media products in the U.S. The company is home to DVD and book club brands such as Columbia House, Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, BOMC2.com as well as a number of special interest and lifestyle book clubs.
target parent: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
target: SkyMall, Inc.
SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, SkyMall.com. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and gift card loyalty programs to global brands.
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closed 12/5/2005 via BNC Analysis

Greenspun Media Group, Spire Capital Partners, L.P., ZelnickMedia, acquired SkyMall, Inc.

See 1283 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc., publisher of TV Guide magazine, said Monday that it sold its SkyMall in-flight retail business for $52 million to a private equity group led by Spire Capital Partners.
buyer: Greenspun Media Group
buyer: ZelnickMedia
buyer: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
The Greenspun Media Group includes the newspaper and magazine publications In Business Las Vegas, Las Vegas Home & Design, Las Vegas Magazine (LVM) and LVM2Go, Las Vegas Life magazine, Las Vegas Weekly, and others.
target parent: Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
target: SkyMall, Inc.
SkyMall is a specialty retailer that provides a large selection of premium-quality products and services to customers from a wide variety of merchants and partners. SkyMall is best known for its in-flight catalog, which is seen by approximately 88 percent of all U.S. airline passengers.
price ($mm)
$52
rev ($mm)
$52
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/1/2006 via BusinessWire

Golden Gate Capital, acquired Haband

See 366 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Golden Gate Capital has completed the acquisition of Haband, Inc., a leading specialty retailer targeting the rapidly growing 50+ aging baby boomer market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Golden Gate Capital
Golden Gate Capital is a leading private equity firm with $9 billion in capital under management. We generate superior returns for our investors through buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries.
target: Haband
Haband Company, Inc. is one of America’s oldest and largest direct mail and online marketers of value-priced men’s and women’s comfortable, casual apparel, shoes and practical home items.
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announced 5/31/2006 via Company Press Release

HMV Media Group, will acquire Ottakar's Plc.

See 23 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HMV seals Ottakars deal. The Offer of 285 pence in cash for each Ottakar's Share values the entire issued share capital of Ottakar's at approximately £62.8 million.
buyer: HMV Media Group
HMV Group combines two powerful retail brands which are leaders in their respective fields, and where people who work in the businesses are passionate about what they do. They operate from approximately 723 stores in 7 different countries.
target: Ottakar's Plc.
Ottakar's is one of Britain's leading book chains with a reputation for strongly individual high street shops staffed by book enthusiasts able to offer superlative levels of customer service. We have tried to faithfully reproduce this local branch individualism and expertise on our web site.
price ($mm)
$131
rev ($mm)
$332
EBITDA ($mm)
$16
EV / rev
0.4x
EV / EBITDA
8.2x
*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target

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WHI Solutions, Inc.
WHI Solutions, Inc.
WHI Solutions provides web based eBusiness solutions to the Transportation Market. Its solutions include eCommerce, eCatalog, Distribution Management and Business Intelligence. Its core customers are Automotive and Heavy Duty Parts sellers and Service Providers.
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F&I Administration Solutions, LLC
F&I Administration Solutions, LLC is the leading provider of software for the automotive aftermarket industry supporting products such as Extended Service Contracts and GAP.
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Datalliance
Delivered as a managed service via the Internet using the ‘Software as a Service’ model, Datalliance VMI makes it easy for suppliers and their customers to establish effective VMI relationships that fully align business objectives, improve collaboration, and streamline supply chain operations.
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Ticker: US:SPSC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPS Commerce, Inc.
SPS Commerce, Inc.
SPS Commerce is a leading provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions, providing integration, collaboration, connectivity, visibility and data analytics to thousands of customers worldwide.
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2011
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$57.97
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($0.09)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.82)
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474
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Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives.
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2010
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$4,857.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$730.30
EBIT ($mm)
$603.00
Net Income ($mm)
$464.20
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19000
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Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Descartes Systems Group is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Its headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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2012
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$113.99
EBITDA ($mm)
$31.78
EBIT ($mm)
$17.33
Net Income ($mm)
$12.03
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564
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Zetes Industries SA
Zetes Industries SA
Zetes Industries provides solutions and services for the identification of goods and people. Its solutions are based on technologies comprising barcodes, voice recognition, RFID, smart cards, and biometrics. The company operates through two segments, Goods Identification and People Identification.
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DealerTrack, Inc.
DealerTrack, Inc.
DealerTrack's intuitive and high-value web-based software solutions and services enhance efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive retail industry, including dealers, lenders, OEMs, third-party retailers, agents, and aftermarket providers.
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2011
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$353.29
EBITDA ($mm)
$57.49
EBIT ($mm)
$19.11
Net Income ($mm)
$65.14
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1900
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Ristken Software Services, L.P.
Ristken Software Services, L.P.
Ristken is a technology services provider delivering enterprise level solutions to the retail automotive market. Its solutions focus on increasing the productivity and profitability of dealership finance and sales departments.
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Finance Express, LLC
Finance Express, LLC
Finance Express, which launched its lender platform on March 21 of this year, provides financing programs for over 2800 dealers, for all levels of credit through 31 national and regional auto lenders.
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KeyedIn Solutions, Inc.
KeyedIn Solutions, Inc.
KeyedIn Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers technology applications in areas such as Enterprise Resource Planning, professional services automation and project management. The company offers both SaaS solutions and consulting services.
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Ticker: JDAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA® Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company®, is the leading provider of innovative supply chain management, merchandising and pricing excellence solutions worldwide. JDA empowers more than 2,700 companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability.
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2009
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$384.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$97.60
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Net Income ($mm)
$4.30
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1798
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QAD Inc.
QAD Inc.
QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies specializing in automotive, consumer, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life sciences products.
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2010
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$215.23
EBITDA ($mm)
$12.86
EBIT ($mm)
$2.87
Net Income ($mm)
$1.35
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1350
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Cadre Technologies, Inc.
Cadre Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator of integrated, automated solutions for the fulfillment and distribution industries. Cadre was formed by warehouse management and logistics experts with decades of experience in distribution technology.
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2006
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$5.30
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56
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Access Commerce
Access Commerce helps manufacturing, distribution, retail and service companies sell products and services through any sales channel. The Cameleon Commerce Suite simplifies key steps in the Lead-to-Order-to-After-Sales process by optimizing core business functions.
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eBay
eBay
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments.
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2012
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$14,072.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4,121.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,921.00
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$2,609.00
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MercadoLibre
MercadoLibre
MercadoLibre, Inc. hosts online commerce platforms in Latin America. Its services are designed to provide users with mechanisms for buying, selling, paying, collecting, generating leads, and comparing listings through e-commerce transactions.
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2012
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$373.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$138.62
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$129.66
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$101.61
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Nio Inc
Nio Inc
Nio Inc. has two primary business areas; internet auctions and online gaming. Nio owns and operates Internet auction sites which offer a unique and entertaining way to shop on the Internet, and the gaming sites Panda365.com, Lunacasino.com and Lunacasino.dk.
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Ticker: US:RKUNF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rakuten Inc.
Rakuten Inc.
Rakuten, Inc., is one of the world’s leading Internet service companies, providing a variety of consumer and business-focused services including e-commerce, travel, banking, securities, credit card, e-money, portal & media, online marketing and professional sports. Rakuten is expanding globally.
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2011
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$379,900.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$96,126.00
EBIT ($mm)
$71,346.00
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Ticker: AMZN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.
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2012
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$61,093.00
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$2,539.00
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$676.00
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United Online, Inc.
United Online, Inc.
United Online, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, where their respective brands have attracted a large online audience that includes more than 60 million registered accounts.
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2011
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$897.69
EBITDA ($mm)
$159.29
EBIT ($mm)
$102.98
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$51.73
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1504
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eMAG International SRL
eMAG International SRL
eMAG International SRL is an online retailer based in Romania.
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Merlin.pl
Merlin.pl is one of the oldest and largest Polish online shops. It offers more than 200 thousands products including books, music, movies, toys, cosmetics, clothing, sporting goods, multimedia, electronics and photographic equipment (together with the shop partner e-Digital.)
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Mobile Digital Media
Mobile Digital Media (MDM) is a world leader in providing high quality consumer software for all mobile device platforms including Palm OS, Windows Mobile / Pocket PC / Smartphone, and Nokia Series 60/SymbianOS. MDM's high quality, branded entertainment, productivity and utility products are availa
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Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva, Inc. engages in the sale of comic books, toys, and collectible items. The company’s principal products are the comic books, toys and collectibles that it sells from its store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, through its Web site, and on eBay.
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Tesco Stores Limited
Tesco Stores Limited
Tesco is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues (after Wal-Mart and Carrefour) and the second-largest measured by profits (after Wal-Mart).
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2011
rev ($mm)
$4,232.74
EBITDA ($mm)
$432.55
EBIT ($mm)
$352.20
Net Income ($mm)
$222.74
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8700
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Groupe Louis Delhaize
Groupe Louis Delhaize
Groupe Louis Delhaize operates a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets, and discount stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, the French West Indies, and Hungary. The company was founded in 1870 and is based in Belgium.
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KarstadtQuelle AG
KarstadtQuelle AG headquartered in Essen/Germany is Europe's leading retail and tourism group. Its core activities include Karstadt department stores at prime locations in German cities, domestic and international mail order companies, and the Tourism business.
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The Spiegel Group
From its humble beginnings as a "wareroom" in downtown Chicago in 1865 to its current status as an international, tri-channel specialty retailer with $1.8 billion in net sales, The Spiegel Group has been a part of the fabric of American society for many years, and we intend to remain so for many ye
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The Warehouse Group Limited
The Warehouse Group Limited
The Warehouse Group Limited is New Zealand-based retailer providing a range of products from clothing, entertainment, technology and music to sporting, gardening and grocery. Its segments in the New Zealand retail sector include The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationary and Other Group operations.
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