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closed 4/16/2012 via Company Press Release

UBM Live, purchased Negocios nos Trilhos from Grupo Revista Ferroviária

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synopsis: UBM plc announces it has acquired Negocios nos Trilhos, South America’s leading railway industry exhibition, from Grupo Revista Ferroviária on behalf of UBM Live. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Live
Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market leading exhibitions, awards, websites/online products and publications in twenty different business sectors. The company's brands include CPhI, IFSEC, and Food Ingredients.
seller: Grupo Revista Ferroviária
Negocios nos Trilhos is South America’s leading railway industry exhibition. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
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closed 10/12/2007 via Company Press Release

Hearst Business Media, acquired FleetCross

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synopsis: Hearst Business Media, a unit of Hearst Corporation, today announced the acquisition of FleetCross, a leading provider of custom databases, software and network solutions to the transportation and equipment industry.
buyer parent:The Hearst Corporation
buyer: Hearst Business Media
Hearst Business Media (HBM), an operating group of The Hearst Corporation, operates more than 20 business-to-business information services, electronic databases, and publications. The Group has significant holdings in the automotive, electronic, and medical/pharmaceutical industries.
target: FleetCross
Service Professionals, Inc. provides custom database, software, and network solutions to the Transportation and Equipment Industry. Our customized parts and service referencing systems for vehicles, equipment, and parts cross reference are utilized by both fleet and parts sales organizations.
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closed 7/5/2006 via PR Newswire

United Business Media PLC, acquired Commonwealth Business Media, Inc.

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synopsis: United Business Media plc announced that it has acquired Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. for a cash consideration of $152m. The acquisition of Commonwealth provides UBM with a strong position in a new vertical, the international trade and transportation business intelligence market.
buyer: United Business Media PLC(UBMJF:$972.30)
UBM focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets.
target parent: Bariston Partners, LLC
target: Commonwealth Business Media, Inc.
Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. publishes directories, databases and magazines in the transportation, international trade, classical music and commercial credit markets.
price ($mm)
$152
rev ($mm)
$56
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
12.7x
closed 3/23/2005 via PR Newswire

Commonwealth Business Media, Inc., acquired BACK Aviation Solutions

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synopsis: Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. announced today the acquisition of BACK Aviation Solutions (BACK), a leading provider of aviation and air transportation information. BACK's comprehensive product portfolio includes information services, strategic and technical consulting, custom research and forecasting and asset management services.
buyer parent:United Business Media PLC
buyer: Commonwealth Business Media, Inc.
Commonwealth Business Media, Inc. publishes directories, databases and magazines in the transportation, international trade, classical music and commercial credit markets.
target: BACK Aviation Solutions
BACK Aviation Solutions (BACK) specializes in providing strategic and technical consulting and data information services to the aviation industry. The firms maintain the world’s largest value-added transportation data collection, comprising more than twenty years of data history, and also provide a
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closed 4/16/2012 via Company Press Release

UBM Live, purchased Negocios nos Trilhos from Grupo Revista Ferroviária

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UBM plc announces it has acquired Negocios nos Trilhos, South America’s leading railway industry exhibition, from Grupo Revista Ferroviária on behalf of UBM Live. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Live
Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market leading exhibitions, awards, websites/online products and publications in twenty different business sectors. The company's brands include CPhI, IFSEC, and Food Ingredients.
seller: Grupo Revista Ferroviária
Negocios nos Trilhos is South America’s leading railway industry exhibition. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
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closed 4/16/2012 via Company Press Release

UBM Live, purchased Negocios nos Trilhos from Grupo Revista Ferroviária

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UBM plc announces it has acquired Negocios nos Trilhos, South America’s leading railway industry exhibition, from Grupo Revista Ferroviária on behalf of UBM Live. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Live
Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market leading exhibitions, awards, websites/online products and publications in twenty different business sectors. The company's brands include CPhI, IFSEC, and Food Ingredients.
seller: Grupo Revista Ferroviária
Negocios nos Trilhos is South America’s leading railway industry exhibition. Negocios nos Trilhos – literally, ‘Business on Rails” – is a cargo and public rail transport tradeshow which is held annually in Sao Paulo.
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closed 6/20/2011 via Company Press Release

UBM Live, acquired Catersource

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synopsis: UBM plc announces that it has acquired a 70% equity stake in the Catersource catering conference and exhibition and its sister show Event Solutions, which serves the event planning industry. UBM has acquired the majority stake from Catersource’s private owners on behalf of UBM Live.
buyer parent:United Business Media Limited
buyer: UBM Live
Operating internationally, UBM Live operates a number of market leading exhibitions, awards, websites/online products and publications in twenty different business sectors. The company's brands include CPhI, IFSEC, and Food Ingredients.
target: Catersource
Founded in 1982 and based in Minneapolis, Catersource hosts an annual conference and exhibition for the USA catering and event planning industry, as well as awards events and supporting print and digital marketing platforms. The events take place annually during February and March in Las Vegas.
price ($mm)
$5.00*
rev ($mm)
$4
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0.9x
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 3/20/2009 via Company Press Release

Smiths News, Plc, acquired The Bertram Group

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synopsis: The Board of Directors of Smiths News announces that it has acquired the business and assets of the Bertram group of companies. Bertram is a leading book wholesaler to independent, online and multiple retailers.
buyer: Smiths News, Plc
Smiths News is the UK’s leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines. The Group was formed on 1 September 2006 following the demerger of WH Smith PLC. Smiths News distributes newspapers and magazines on behalf of all the major national publishers as well as a large number of regional publishers.
target: The Bertram Group
Bertram is a leading book wholesaler to independent, online and multiple retailers. It is also a leading distributor of books and audiovisual products to libraries and acts as a primary distributor for small book publishers.
price ($mm)
$12
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closed 3/31/2006 via Company Press Release

Ten Alps plc, acquired McMillan-Scott Plc

See 122 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ten Alps has bought specialist media/contract publishing company McMillan-Scott for up to £12.25m in cash, to enhance its development of public sector internet and digital TV. McMillan-Scott has 250 staff and £26m turnover.
buyer: Ten Alps plc(GB:TAL:$66.53)
Ten Alps provides content and advertising across all the media outlets simultaneously, including TV and radio programmes, websites, online TV, live events and over 600 specialist publications.
target: McMillan-Scott Plc
McMillan-Scott produces titles for many government departments and local authorities in England and Wales. It is a leading UK publisher for the not-for-profit sector contract publishing market.
price ($mm)
$25
rev ($mm)
$54
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0.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/7/2012 via BNC Analysis

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., acquired Stevenson, Inc.

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synopsis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced the acquisition of assets from Stevenson, Inc., a leading resource for newsletters and online events in fundraising, nonprofit management, and communications. These assets include six well-respected newsletters and a variety of online events and special reports.
buyer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(JW.A:$1,782.74)
John Wiley & Sons is a global publisher. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology/Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Peace.
target: Stevenson, Inc.
Established in 1993, Stevenson, Inc. helps all types of nonprofits and associations achieve greater success: colleges/universities, hospitals and other health-related organizations, schools, museums, Chambers of Commerce, libraries, United Way agencies, youth organizations and more.
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closed 7/27/2012 via BNC Analysis

Our Sunday Visitor Inc., acquired Zartarian Publishing Inc

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synopsis: Two companies dedicated to serving the Catholic Church are coming together to offer solutions for parishes. Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. has acquired the assets of Zartarian Publishing, Inc. Zartarian Publishing has been one of the largest providers of offertory envelopes to parishes in the northeast, particularly in the Archdiocese of Boston.
buyer: Our Sunday Visitor Inc.
Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. was founded in 1912 by priest John F. Nol as the publishing company for a Catholic newsweekly serving the needs of the Church. Nearly 100 years later, the not-for-profit organization stands as the nation’s largest Catholic publisher.
target: Zartarian Publishing Inc
Zartarian Publishing has been one of the largest providers of offertory envelopes to parishes in the northeast, particularly in the Archdiocese of Boston.
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closed 7/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Redwood Acquisitions, LLC, acquired CSP Information Group, Inc.

See 99 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Redwood Acquisitions, LLC announced that it has closed on its purchase of CSP Information Group, Inc., the leading business-to-business media and information company serving the convenience retailing, restaurant and on-the-go food industries.
buyer: Redwood Acquisitions, LLC
Established in 2005, Redwood Investments is a private investment firm based in Washington, DC that provides growth capital for acquisitions, roll ups, and management-led buyouts. The firm concentrates on media, real estate, and alternative energy.
target: CSP Information Group, Inc.
CSP Information Group's portfolio includes CSP and FARE Magazines in retail, Restaurant Business and FoodService Director Magazines in the foodservice segment, and affiliated websites, newsletters, and mobile platforms.
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closed 5/14/2007 via PR Newswire

PennWell Publishing Company, acquired LEDs Magazine

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, has acquired LEDs Magazine, a business-to-business digital magazine and web site covering the technology and applications of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
buyer: PennWell Publishing Company
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: LEDs Magazine
LEDs Magazine is the leading resource for the global LED community, serving thousands of readers that specify, design and manufacture LED-based products for a wide range of end-use applications.
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closed 3/13/2007 via Company Press Release

Canon Communications, Inc., acquired Dana Chase Publications, Inc.

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Canon Communications LLC has acquired Appliance magazine from Oak Brook, IL-based Dana Chase Publications, Inc. The acquisition includes the Appliance News e-newsletter, and the ApplianceMagazine.com Web site that draws more than 40,000 unique visitors each month.
buyer parent:Spectrum Equity Investors
buyer: Canon Communications, Inc.
Canon Communications LLC produces tradeshows and conferences for both U.S. and international markets. Canon also publishes magazines and digital media for medical devices, microelectronics, plastics processing, packaging, and other advanced design and manufacturing markets.
target: Dana Chase Publications, Inc.
Dana Chase Publications' Flagship Publication, APPLIANCE Magazine is read every month around the world in over 110 countries. Our subscribers are engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and management personnel, working for companies making consumer, commercial, business, and medical appliances.
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closed 7/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Informa plc, acquired MMPI Canada

See 500 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MMPI Canada, the leading Canadian producer of trade shows, conferences and consumer shows, has been acquired by Informa plc for total consideration of $53 million. Informa is the largest publicly‐owned organizer of conferences and courses in the world, with an output of over 8,500 events annually.
buyer: Informa plc(IFPJF:$1,226.50)
Informa is the largest publicly‐owned organizer of conferences and courses in the world with an output of over 8,500 events annually. It also publishes over 2,500 subscription‐based information services and its book business has more than 50,000 academic and business titles in print.
target parent: Vornado Realty Trust
target: MMPI Canada
MMPI Canada produces and manages over 55 seminars, conferences, trade and consumer shows every year. MMPI Canada produces events in many sectors, including construction, design, craft, art, real estate, furniture, furnishings and food.
price ($mm)
$53
rev ($mm)
$25
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

GCP Capital Partners, acquired World Trade Group

See 168 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GCP Capital Partners has acquired World Trade Group, an international provider of business-to-business events, training and online lead generation services, in a management buy-out.
buyer parent:Greenhill & Co.
buyer: GCP Capital Partners
GCP Capital Partners manages three North American private equity funds that have a successful track record of investing. The funds have made significant investments in the business services, education, energy, financial services, insurance and telecommunications industries.
target: World Trade Group
World Trade Group is a leading international media business offering clients a compelling mix of live events, online products and specialist training courses.
price ($mm)
$43
rev ($mm)
$16
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/13/2012 via BusinessWire

Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, Strategic Value Partners, LLC, Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, acquired Hanley Wood, LLC

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hanley Wood LLC, the leading business-to-business media company serving the housing and commercial design and construction industries, announced that it has completed a recapitalization led by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Strategic Value Partners, LLC, and Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC.
buyer: Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
buyer: Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
buyer: Strategic Value Partners, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC was founded in April 1995 by seven of its principals concentrating on high yield bond, convertible value, distressed debt, principal investment and distressed real estate activities.
target parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
target: 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.
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closed 8/1/2005 via

J.P. Morgan Partners, acquired Hanley Wood, LLC

See 80 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson on Thursday said it agreed to sell Hanley Wood LLC, which publishes magazines for the housing and construction industries, to an investment group led by J.P. Morgan Partners.
buyer: J.P. Morgan Partners
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, is a leading global private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth equity investments in companies ranging from $500 million to more than $3 billion in size.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions.
price ($mm)
$620
rev ($mm)
$200
EBITDA ($mm)
$50
EV / rev
3.1x
EV / EBITDA
12.4x
closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Topspin Partners LBO, acquired Stagnito, Inc.

See 81 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Topspin LBO announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stagnito Media, a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates several industry-leading trade publications including Convenience Store News and Progressive Grocer.
buyer: Topspin Partners LBO
Topspin LBO is a Long Island, NY-based private equity fund that makes control investments in profitable and established lower middle-market businesses. The firm often invests in sectors such as consumer products, business services, food/beverage, retail, media, niche manufacturing and security.
target parent: Cardinal Growth LLC
target: Stagnito, Inc.
Stagnito Media is a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates several industry-leading trade publications such as Convenience Store News and Progressive Grocer.
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announced 2/16/2011 via Mins b2b

Access Intelligence, LLC, will acquire Red 7 Media, Inc.

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence announced that it will acquire Red 7 Media. Red 7 Media serves the event industry with its Event Marketer, EXPO, Best Events and Event Design media brands and associated events, and the media industry with its FOLIO and Audience Development titles and Folio Show.
buyer parent:Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Access Intelligence, LLC
Access Intelligence, a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson, is a b-to-b media and information company headquartered in Rockville, Md., serving the energy, chemical, defense, aerospace, healthcare and communications markets.
target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Red 7 Media, Inc.
Red 7 Media is a privately-held business media company that publishes magazines and newsletters, as well as produces conferences and trade shows in the Event and Media industries.
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closed 4/5/2010 via BNC Analysis

PWxyz LLC, acquired Publishers Weekly

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PWxyz LLC announced that it has acquired Publishers Weekly, the Publishers Weekly Show Daily and PublishersWeekly.com from Reed Business Information-US.
buyer: PWxyz LLC
PWxyz is a new company formed by George W. Slowik Jr., who ran Publishers Weekly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Slowik, who will hold the title of president, plans to retain all the brand's editorial, art and advertising employees.
target parent: Reed Elsevier
target: Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats.
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closed 2/1/2010 via Company Press Release

Ten Alps plc, purchased Asian Assets from Reed Business Information

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Multimedia factual producer Ten Alps plc announces the formation of a majority-owned joint venture ("JV") company in Asia, and the acquisition by the JV of assets from Reed Business Information Asia.
buyer: Ten Alps plc(GB:TAL:$66.53)
Ten Alps provides content and advertising across all the media outlets simultaneously, including TV and radio programmes, websites, online TV, live events and over 600 specialist publications.
seller parent: Reed Elsevier
seller: 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.
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closed 1/14/2010 via Company Description

Duncan McIntosh Company Incorporated, acquired Editor & Publisher Company

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Editor & Publisher, the only independent news organization reporting on all aspects of the transforming newspaper business, has resumed publication in print and online following its sale to Duncan McIntosh Co. Inc., the Irvine, Calif.-based magazine and newspaper publisher.
buyer: Duncan McIntosh Company Incorporated
Duncan McIntosh's publications include Boating World magazine; Sea Magazine, America's Western Boating Magazine; The Log Newspaper; and FishRap News.
target parent: The Nielsen Company, Inc.
target: Editor & Publisher Company
Editor & Publisher is the only independent news organization reporting on all aspects of the transforming newspaper business.
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closed 9/17/2007 via BusinessWire

LSsi merged with Volt Delta Resources, LLC,

See 80 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Volt Information Sciences, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Volt Delta Resources, LLC, has completed the merger of a VoltDelta subsidiary with LSSi Corp. The newly merged entity, known as LSSi Data, is a wholly owned subsidiary of VoltDelta. Merger consideration was approximately $70 million in cash.
buyer parent:Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
buyer: Volt Delta Resources, LLC
Volt Delta, a subsidiary of Volt Information Sciences is a leading provider of enhanced directory assistance solutions and information services to the global telecommunications market.
target: LSsi
LSSi Corp is the world’s leader in developing and operating high-performance directory databases. LSSi has established a strong commercial presence in several important telephony markets, including National Directory Assistance databases in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
price ($mm)
$70
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closed 5/31/2007 via BusinessWire

Veronis Suhler Stevenson, acquired Advanstar Communications Inc.

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advanstar Holdings Corp., the holding company for Advanstar Communications Inc., a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions, has completed the Company’s acquisition by an investor group led by Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) for $1.142 billion in cash.
buyer: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a private equity and mezzanine capital fund management company dedicated to investing in the media, communications, information and education industries in North America and Europe.
target parent: Credit Suisse First Boston
target: Advanstar Communications Inc.
Advanstar Communications Inc. is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,137 [$1,722]
rev ($mm)
$324
EBITDA ($mm)
$86
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
20.1x
closed 8/8/2006 via BNC Analysis

Fairfax Media Ltd., purchased publishing assets from International Data Group

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Australasian financial publishing company Fairfax Business Media (FBM) is acquiring International Data Group’s (IDG) publishing assets in the Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand markets.
buyer: Fairfax Media Ltd.(AU:FXJ:$2,657.79)
John Fairfax Holdings Limited is Australasia's largest newspaper publishing group. In addition, Fairfax publishes regional and community newspapers, financial and consumer magazines. Fairfax has leading online businesses Fairfax Digital in Australia and Trade Me in New Zealand.
seller: International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide.
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closed 8/31/2009 via Company Press Release

TGP Capital Partners, LLC, purchased Ascend Event Media from Ascend Media, Inc.

See 84 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TGP Investments, LLC, the manager of private equity investment fund, TGP Capital Partners LLC, is pleased to announce that the fund has acquired the Event and Custom Media Division of Ascend Media. The transaction was completed in partnership with Cameron Bishop who will also serve as the company’s CEO.
buyer: TGP Capital Partners, LLC
Kansas City-based TGP Capital Partners, LLC is a $56.5 million private equity investment fund formed to make investments in well-managed, profitable and growing middle-market companies.
seller: Ascend Media, Inc.
Ascend Media is positioned as a leader in the business-to-business media environment - with a unique focus on medical, healthcare and business services industries.
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Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG
Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG
Rudolf Haufe Verlag GmBH & Co KG is one of Germany's most innovative and leading media and software companies in the fields of law, economics and taxes. It is also the leading provider of skills training and human resources and organizational development in German-speaking countries.
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UCG
UCG
UCG is a provider of specialized business-to-business information. Its portfolio is composed of companies serving the information and software needs of decision makers in health care, oil and energy, high technology, telecommunications, banking and finance, and the mortgage industry.
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Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
Lebhar-Friedman, Inc.
Focusing on retail, foodservice and healthcare, Lebhar-Friedman, Inc. is made up of strategic business units all dedicated to providing executives, professionals, and customers with the best B2B and consumer information online and in print.
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Billian Publishing, Inc.
Billian Publishing, Inc.
Trans World Publishing, Inc. and Billian Publishing, Inc. (an affiliated company) produce consumer and trade magazines, directories, databases and websites for both the North American and International markets.
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Grey House Publishing
Grey House Publishing
Grey House Publishing produces and publishes reference works and information products for business, general reference, health, education, statistics and demographics. It publishes leading information products covering the Performing Arts, Food & Beverage, Venture Capital, and Sports industries.
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PennWell Corporation
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.
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Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood, LLC
Hanley Wood LLC is the premier media, information and marketing services company serving the real estate construction and design industries. It produces digital and print publications, e-Newsletters, websites, marquee trade shows and events, Market Intelligence data and custom marketing solutions.
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Crain Communications, Inc.
Crain Communications, Inc.
An industry leader, Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately owned business media companies with 30 leading business, trade and consumer brands in North America, Europe and Asia.
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Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media is the leading B2B media and information company serving the insurance, financial services, legal and investment advisory markets. It provides breaking news and analysis, in-depth practice management strategies, business-building techniques and actionable data.
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Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG
Weka Firmengruppe GmbH & Co. KG, through its subsidiaries, operates as a publishing company in Europe. It publishes magazines and electronic supplementary products in the areas of engineering, management, construction, administration, dentistry, and law and tax.
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Group360, Inc.
Group360 is a strategic visual communications firm providing marketing communications solutions to accomplish our clients' marketing goals and objectives nationally and internationally. We understand the design/prepress/printing variables needed to enhance client's visual presence in the marketplace
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SPH Magazines Pte Ltd.
SPH Magazines Pte Ltd.
SPH Magazines Pte, Ltd. operates as a magazine publisher in Singapore. With an established Custom Publishing team, SPH Magazines also provides excellent custom publishing services to major corporate clients such as Singapore Airlines and BMW.
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Macfadden Communications Group, LLC
Macfadden Communications Group, LLC
The Macfadden Communications Group, LLC is a multi-platform, print media, internet online business community and expostion company that serves various markets with magazines, web sites and trade shows.
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2008
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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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