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

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synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent online media destination for moms and kids, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BabyZone.com, Inc., the largest independent online destination focusing on pregnancy and parenting in the United States.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: BabyZone.com, Inc.
Attracting nearly five million visits each month, BabyZone.com has become the premier online destination for highly personalized and localized parenting content and tools. It seamlessly moves through every parent's journey from preconception to pregnancy and parenting.
price ($mm)
$22
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
5.2x
EV / EBITDA
15.0x
closed 6/28/2011 via BNC Analysis

News Limited, acquired Kidspot Pty Ltd

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

giggle, acquired The Cradle, LLC

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

Mothercare UK, Ltd., acquired gurgle.com

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

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

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synopsis: The Knot Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Breastfeeding.com, the number-one website dedicated to providing advice on breastfeeding—one of first-time mothers’ biggest challenges. The addition of Breastfeeding.com further enhances The Knot Inc.’s already robust pregnancy and first-time parenting offerings.
buyer: The Knot, Inc.(KNOT:$106.42)
The Knot, Inc. is a leading national lifestage media and services company. The company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's premier wedding resource that reaches over one million engaged couples each year through the Web, newsstands, bookstores, national television and more.
target: Breastfeeding.com, Inc.
The first issue most new moms face is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding.com is a Web site dedicated to providing support and information on breastfeeding, along with all the other things a new mom needs. Since 1998, the site has grown into the leading Web site for breastfeeding information and support.
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$0.91
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closed 5/14/2008 via PR Newswire

SheKnows, LLC, acquired PregnancyandBaby.com

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

Nickelodeon, acquired Babunga

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

Kaboose, Inc., acquired Bounty Group

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

Walt Disney Internet Group, acquired iParenting Media

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

Journal Communications Inc., acquired MilwaukeeMoms.com

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synopsis: The Journal Sentinel, Inc., publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, announced today that it has purchased MilwaukeeMoms.com, the leading online brand in the metropolitan Milwaukee market for parents raising children under six years of age. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Journal Sentinel, Inc. is a Journal Communications' company.
buyer: Journal Communications Inc.(JRN:$356.79)
Journal Communications, Inc. is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services. We publish the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and 75 community newspapers and shoppers in eight states.
target: MilwaukeeMoms.com
MilwaukeeMoms.com was launched on July 15, 2002 as a resource and networking community for parents raising kids ages 0-6 years. As a one-of-kind, centralized resource, the site has caught the attention of the FOX6 Wake-Up News, CBS 58's Building "Blocks for a Lifetime.
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closed 1/24/2006 via BusinessWire

Morex Marketing Group, LLC merged with CGI Holding Corporation,

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synopsis: In a move designed to considerably leverage the existing online marketing and lead generation capabilities of CGI Holding Corporation d/b/a Think Partnership Inc., the Company today announced that it has closed its acquisition of privately held Morex Marketing Group LLC.
buyer: CGI Holding Corporation(INUV:$44.90)
Inuvo is a leading provider of performance-based online marketing services that deliver customers to advertisers and revenue to publishers. Clients achieve their goals across marketing channels that include search, affiliate, lead generation and email.
target: Morex Marketing Group, LLC
Babytobee.com, a subsiduary of Morex Marketing Group, LLC is the #1 marketing company in the U.S., gathering Mother and Father-to-be names and presenting them with new and exciting baby related offers.
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$50
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closed 10/21/2011 via BusinessWire

Momtastic, acquired BabyandBump

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synopsis: Evolve Media announced the acquisition of BabyandBump, which will become a part of its Momtastic division, a leading online destination and community for moms. BabyandBump.com is an online community dedicated to offering a friendly environment for both current and expecting moms to engage in discussions about all things family related.
buyer parent:Evolve Media Corp
buyer: Momtastic
Momtastic is a leading online destination and community for moms. Its content provides moms with information on parenting, cooking, home & living, entertainment, and health & beauty. Momtastic aims to help lighten the load of moms with answers, support, inspiration and endearing Moments.
target: BabyandBump
Launched in 2007, BabyandBump.com is an online community dedicated to offering a friendly environment for both current and expecting moms to engage in discussions about all things family related.
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closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Momtastic, acquired WebEcoist

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synopsis: Evolve Media Corp., an integrated digital media company, announced the acquisition of green-living site WebEcoist.com, which will become a part of Momtastic, a leading online destination and community for moms. WebEcoist helps moms incorporate green living into their everyday lives.
buyer parent:Evolve Media Corp
buyer: Momtastic
Momtastic is a leading online destination and community for moms. Its content provides moms with information on parenting, cooking, home & living, entertainment, and health & beauty. Momtastic aims to help lighten the load of moms with answers, support, inspiration and endearing Moments.
target: WebEcoist
WebEcoist helps moms incorporate green living into their everyday lives. Readers not only find articles on eco-friendly food, sustainable technology and innovations both good and bad, but they also discover a vast array of news on natural disasters, fantastic plants and amazing animals.
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closed 11/14/2011 via BusinessWire

Disney Interactive Media Group, acquired Babble Media, Inc.

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synopsis: The Walt Disney Co., through its subsidiary Disney Online, has acquired Babble Media, a leading online parenting platform featuring more than 200 influential mom bloggers. The acquisition further strengthens the position of Disney Interactive Media Group’s Moms and Family portfolio as a leading online resource for moms and families.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Disney Interactive Media Group
Disney Interactive Media Group, the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to entertain and inform audiences around the globe.
target: Babble Media, Inc.
Babble Media, Inc. is a leading online parenting platform featuring more than 200 influential mom bloggers. Its stable of bloggers contribute daily to parenting topics including pregnancy, child care, health, food, family activities as well as lifestyle topics such as home and fashion.
price ($mm)
$5.00
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closed 7/13/2011 via Market Wire

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

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synopsis: Internet Brands, a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets, announced the acquisition of Weddingbee.com, one of the largest wedding blogs on the Internet, and JustMommies.com, a top-ranked parenting community for moms and moms-to-be.
buyer parent:Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Internet Brands, Inc.(:$107.45)
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands, Inc. is a new media company that operates online media, community, and e-commerce websites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses Internet software and social media applications.
seller: eHarmony
eHarmony launched in the United States in 2000 and is now the #1 Trusted Relationship Services Provider in the USA. eHarmony’s patented Compatibility Matching System® allows eHarmony members to be matched with compatible persons with whom they are likely to enjoy a long-term relationship.
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announced 12/21/2012 via Company Press Release

Tomorrow Focus AG, will acquire NetMoms GmbH

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

Sugar Inc., will acquire Circle of Moms

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synopsis: Sugar Inc., a leading online media and commerce company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire San Francisco-based Circle of Moms, one of the largest social networks for moms and moms-to-be. Circle of Moms is dedicated to making the lives of moms easier and more enjoyable.
buyer: Sugar Inc.
Sugar Inc. is a leading international diversified women's media company. Through an online global network, Sugar brings to life what is personally relevant to modern women everywhere - whether it's a red carpet moment, an inspiring fitness tip, or an exclusive shopping event.
target: Circle of Moms
Circle of Moms is one of the largest social networks for moms and moms-to-be. It helps moms connect, both to one another and to their families, to capture and share their children’s stories and to tap a rich and authentic source of advice and support: other moms.
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closed 8/27/2008 via PR Newswire

Lifetime Entertainment Services, acquired ParentsClick Network, Inc.

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synopsis: Lifetime Networks announced its first-ever digital acquisition with the purchase of ParentsClick Network, Inc., a privately held social network and digital media technology company that has developed an online community application for creating customizable, content-rich websites for active parents and their real-life groups.
buyer: Lifetime Entertainment Services
Lifetime Networks, the most powerful media brand targeted to women, is a diverse, multi-media company, committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and informational content that celebrates, entertains and supports women.
target: ParentsClick Network, Inc.
ParentsClick Network is a digital media technology company. Its popular flagship site, MothersClick(R) (http://www.mothersclick.com), is the first social networking site and online service provider designed exclusively for active moms and their groups.
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closed 5/20/2011 via BusinessWire

Momtastic, acquired WholesomeBabyFood.com

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synopsis: Evolve Media Corp., an integrated digital media company, announced the acquisition of WholesomeBabyFood.com, which will become a part of Momtastic, a leading online destination and community for moms. WholesomeBabyFood.com features fresh, fast and simple homemade baby food recipes and more.
buyer parent:Evolve Media Corp
buyer: Momtastic
Momtastic is a leading online destination and community for moms. Its content provides moms with information on parenting, cooking, home & living, entertainment, and health & beauty. Momtastic aims to help lighten the load of moms with answers, support, inspiration and endearing Moments.
target: WholesomeBabyFood.com
WholesomeBabyFood.com features fresh, fast and simple homemade baby food recipes & easy guides on introducing solid foods to babies. The content of the website combines pediatric and nutrition advice, medical recommendations and motherly knowledge of food.
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closed 11/3/2011 via PE Hub

Immediate Media Co., acquired Magicalia, Ltd.

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synopsis: Immediate Media Co., a new force in consumer media with expertise in digital platforms, has acquired Magicalia Media, a digitally led cross-media publisher and platform provider. The company owns and operates market leading consumer websites, magazines and online commerce properties.
buyer: Immediate Media Co.
Immediate Media Co is a force in consumer media and publishing, combining businesses formerly known as BBC Magazines, Origin Publishing and Magicalia. Immediate Media Co will publish 34 websites and 50 magazines, with over 1 million subscribers, a brand reach of 11 million UK consumers.
target parent: Exponent Private Equity
target: Magicalia, Ltd.
Magicalia Media is a digitally led cross-media publisher and platform provider. The company owns and operates market leading consumer websites, magazines and online commerce properties. It has also developed a world class online publishing and eCommerce platform.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 6/13/2006 via

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

See 266 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent online media destination for moms and kids, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BabyZone.com, Inc., the largest independent online destination focusing on pregnancy and parenting in the United States.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: BabyZone.com, Inc.
Attracting nearly five million visits each month, BabyZone.com has become the premier online destination for highly personalized and localized parenting content and tools. It seamlessly moves through every parent's journey from preconception to pregnancy and parenting.
price ($mm)
$22
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
5.2x
EV / EBITDA
15.0x
closed 6/1/2009 via BusinessWire

Disney Interactive, acquired Kaboose, Inc.

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Disney Online announced that it has completed the purchase of key Internet assets from Kaboose, Inc., including Web sites Kaboose.com, BabyZone.com, AmazingMoms.com, and ParentZone.com, among others. As a result of the acquisition, a new group of properties has been formed, the Disney Online Mom and Family Portfolio.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.
target: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
price ($mm)
$18
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closed 6/1/2009 via PR Newswire

Barclays Private Equity, acquired Bounty Group Limited

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synopsis: Kaboose Inc., one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world, announced that it completed the previously announced sale of Kaboose's UK subsidiary, Bounty Group Limited, to Romeo Bidco Limited, an affiliate of Barclays Private Equity Limited.
buyer parent:Barclays PLC
buyer: Barclays Private Equity
Barclays Private Equity is one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms.
target parent: Kaboose, Inc.
target: Bounty Group Limited
Bounty has created and maintained the UK’s premier parenting club with over 3 million members, we have a unique insight into the needs and wants of the young family life stage and can harness this knowledge and access to help you.
price ($mm)
$78
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closed 2/5/2008 via PR Newswire

Kaboose, Inc., acquired Bounty Group

See 266 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaboose Inc. one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world, announced today that it recently acquired Bounty Group, the UK's largest parenting club and the leading family destination online in the United Kingdom.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: Bounty Group
Bounty has created and maintained the UK’s premier parenting club with over 3 million members, we have a unique insight into the needs and wants of the young family life stage and can harness this knowledge and access to help you.
price ($mm)
$118
rev ($mm)
$36
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
3.2x
EV / EBITDA
18.1x
closed 4/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Kaboose, Inc., acquired Amazing Moms Inc.

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synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent family focused online media company in North America, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Amazing Moms Inc. for US$750,000 in cash with additional consideration to be paid on an earn-out basis.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: Amazing Moms Inc.
Amazingmoms.com is an Internet resource created by parents for parents. We provide simple, fresh and practical solutions for busy families. Our goal is to bring families together through a blend of exceptional content, useful resources and "whack-on-the-side-of-the-head" ideas.
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$0.75
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closed 6/13/2006 via

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

See 266 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaboose Inc., the largest independent online media destination for moms and kids, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BabyZone.com, Inc., the largest independent online destination focusing on pregnancy and parenting in the United States.
buyer: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
target: BabyZone.com, Inc.
Attracting nearly five million visits each month, BabyZone.com has become the premier online destination for highly personalized and localized parenting content and tools. It seamlessly moves through every parent's journey from preconception to pregnancy and parenting.
price ($mm)
$22
rev ($mm)
$4
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
5.2x
EV / EBITDA
15.0x
closed 6/1/2009 via BusinessWire

Disney Interactive, acquired Kaboose, Inc.

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Disney Online announced that it has completed the purchase of key Internet assets from Kaboose, Inc., including Web sites Kaboose.com, BabyZone.com, AmazingMoms.com, and ParentZone.com, among others. As a result of the acquisition, a new group of properties has been formed, the Disney Online Mom and Family Portfolio.
buyer parent:The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.
target: Kaboose, Inc.
Kaboose is the largest independent online media company in the kids and family market and is a top global Internet destination for kids and families looking for entertaining, interactive and educational content.
price ($mm)
$18
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closed 6/1/2009 via PR Newswire

Barclays Private Equity, acquired Bounty Group Limited

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaboose Inc., one of the largest family-focused online media companies in the world, announced that it completed the previously announced sale of Kaboose's UK subsidiary, Bounty Group Limited, to Romeo Bidco Limited, an affiliate of Barclays Private Equity Limited.
buyer parent:Barclays PLC
buyer: Barclays Private Equity
Barclays Private Equity is one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms.
target parent: Kaboose, Inc.
target: Bounty Group Limited
Bounty has created and maintained the UK’s premier parenting club with over 3 million members, we have a unique insight into the needs and wants of the young family life stage and can harness this knowledge and access to help you.
price ($mm)
$78
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closed 4/25/2012 via Company Press Release

Rosetta Stone Inc., acquired GoGoLingo

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synopsis: Rosetta Stone Inc., the leading provider of technology-based language-learning solutions, completed the acquisition of Los Angeles-based language-learning site, Gogolingo.com.
buyer parent:ABS Capital Partners, L.P.
buyer: Rosetta Stone Inc.(RST:$268.45)
Rosetta Stone Inc. provides interactive solutions and cutting-edge technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. Rosetta Stone’s proprietary learning techniques are acclaimed for the power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone.
target: GoGoLingo
GoGoLingo is the fun and easy way for children to learn a foreign language, featuring games and activities that customize to children’s personal learning curve.
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closed 8/1/2011 via BusinessWire

Autodesk, Inc., acquired Instructables

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synopsis: Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has acquired San Francisco-based Instructables, a popular online community for people who want to discover, share and be inspired by DIY project ideas and how-to information.
buyer: Autodesk, Inc.(ADSK:$2,312.20)
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas.
target: Instructables
Instructables is a popular online community for people who want to discover, share and be inspired by DIY project ideas and how-to information. Instructables.com is a destination where passionate, creative people come to share their most innovative projects and ideas.
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closed 12/31/2009 via PR Newswire

MonArc Corporation, acquired Wuhan Media

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synopsis: MonArc Corporation announces that it had acquired a portion of GoIP Global, namely its Belize SPC (Special Purpose Company) namely only the China based assets. The Belize SPC consists of Wuhan Media and Yezhifeng Media.
buyer: MonArc Corporation
MonArc Corporation has been in the process of evaluating a strong and strategically balanced partner for their plans to successfully raise the shareholder value and secure a solid future growth for the company. MonArc growth came in the form of previous China acquisitions.
target: Wuhan Media
Wuhan Media operates the China based Wang Mai Mai English educational publishing and English Educational Portal in China, one of the top educational publishers for the students of English in China.
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