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closed 7/13/2006 via BusinessWire

Century Park Capital Partners, acquired Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.

synopsis: Century Park Capital Partners acquires Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., a market leader in multi-title catalog and Internet marketing of classic and enthusiast auto aftermarket parts for Corvette and other classic Chevy automobiles.
buyer: Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park is a private equity firm. The firm specializes in facilitating owner liquidity and business expansion by providing $10 million to $50 million equity investments for minority and majority recapitalizations, growth financings, management-led buyouts and acquisition financings.
target: Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.
Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., is the number one catalog and online retailer of aftermarket parts for Corvettes and 1955-1957 Classic Chevy's (www.classicchevy.com).
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closed 12/15/2010 via PR Newswire

AutoTrader.com, Inc., acquired Kelley Blue Book Company

synopsis: AutoTrader.com, the Internet's leading automotive marketplace and consumer information website, announced the completion of its transaction to acquire Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information.
buyer parent:Cox Enterprises Inc.
buyer: AutoTrader.com, Inc.
AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of auto dealers and private sellers and is a leading online resource for auto dealers, individuals and manufacturers to advertise and market their vehicles to in-market shoppers.
target: Kelley Blue Book Company
Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, has provided vehicle buyers and sellers with the new- and used-vehicle information. Kelley Blue Book provides the most up-to-date pricing and values, including the Fair Purchase Price, which reports what buyers are paying for new cars.
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announced 5/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Catcha Group, will acquire mobil123.com

synopsis: iProperty Group announced that it has agreed to sell its Indonesia cars portal, mobil123.com, to iCar Asia Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of iCar Asia Ltd and part of the Catcha Group. Mobil123.com sells new and used cars.
buyer: Catcha Group
Catcha Group is an Asian based investment group thats controls a number of companies involved in media, new media and entertainment. The group was formed in 1999.
target parent: iProperty Group Limited
target: mobil123.com
Mobil123.com is an Indonesian online portal that allows consumers to purchase new or used cars.
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closed 9/17/2010 via BusinessWire

Autobytel Inc., acquired Autotropolis, Inc.

synopsis: Autobytel Inc. announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Cyber Ventures, Inc. and Autotropolis, Inc. Cyber Ventures and Autotropolis, Inc., through proprietary content and search marketing capabilities, generate and sell high-quality, high-volume in-market consumer automotive purchase requests.
buyer parent:Trilogy Enterprises, Inc.
buyer: Autobytel Inc.(ABTL:$52.92)
Autobytel Inc. is an online leader offering consumer purchase requests and marketing resources to car dealers and manufacturers and providing consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars.
target: Autotropolis, Inc.
Autotropolis, Inc. generates and sells high-quality, high-volume in-market consumer automotive purchase requests, through proprietary content and search marketing capabilities.
price ($mm)
$14
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$10
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cancelled 5/19/2010 via

Trilogy Enterprises, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of Autobytel Inc.

synopsis: Trilogy Enterprises Inc. cancelled the acquisition to acquire 92.6% stake in Autobytel Inc. on May 19, 2009
buyer: Trilogy Enterprises, Inc.
Trilogy Enterprises, Inc. creates technology-powered business solutions that deliver profitable new customers to companies worldwide. Trilogy, through its affiliates, has enjoyed decades of success by delivering innovative solutions to the world's largest companies.
target: Autobytel Inc.(ABTL:$52.92)
Autobytel Inc. is one of the largest online automotive marketplaces, empowering consumers to make smart vehicle choices using objective automotive data and insightful interactive editorial content. The result is a convenient car-buying process .
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closed 11/15/2005 via BusinessWire

Primedia, Inc., acquired Automotive.com

synopsis: PRIMEDIA Inc announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Automotive.com, the premier automotive lead generation business serving new car buyers. As part of the transaction, PRIMEDIA has contributed the valuable assets associated with its 55 automotive Internet sites to Automotive.com.
buyer: Primedia, Inc.(:$232.22)
PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the United States. With 2005 revenue of $990 million, its properties comprise over 100 brands that connect buyers and sellers through print publications, Internet, events, merchandise and video programs in three market segments.
target: Automotive.com
Automotive.com has been one of the Internet's leading auto buying portals and consumer information websites. Automotive.com has helped more than 50 million consumers research and price new cars, used cars, obtain financing and insurance leading to more than a million vehicle sales.
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$73 [$69]*
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$29
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$6
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15.0x
closed 5/3/2011 via PR Newswire

TrueCar, Inc., acquired Honk

synopsis: TrueCar, Inc., the automotive industry innovator in new- and used-car pricing, trends and forecasting, has announced the acquisition of leading automotive social media company Honk.com. Honk's automotive platform puts the car shopper in charge, providing a highly organized shopping experience.
buyer: TrueCar, Inc.
TrueCar, Inc. is an automotive solutions provider focused on changing how cars are sold by providing a significantly better customer experience while helping qualified dealer partners to gain incremental market share and reduce costs.
target parent: News Corporation
target: Honk
Honk is a leading automotive social media company. Headquartered in San Francisco, Honk's mission is to help consumers make smart car shopping decisions by leveraging the power of friends, family and the community.
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closed 2/10/2008 via BusinessWire

Comcast Spotlight, acquired Vehix

synopsis: Comcast Spotlight, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, has acquired Vehix, a multi-platform network that provides car buyers with a one-stop shopping experience. With the completion of this transaction, Comcast secured a 100% ownership of Vehix. Prior to the acquisition, Comcast owned a minority interest in Vehix.
buyer parent:Comcast Corporation
buyer: Comcast Spotlight
Comcast Spotlight, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, helps put the power of cable to use for local, regional and national advertisers. It is focused on moving the industry forward in advanced technologies and innovative products to reach audiences most effectively and efficiently.
target: Vehix
Vehix is a multi-platform digital automotive network designed to provide consumers with a truly one-stop automotive shopping experience. Vehix, through its unique content, inventory and advertising network, offers written and video content, objective third-party information and research tools.
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announced 4/1/2013 via BNC Analysis

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd., will acquire SGCarMart.com

synopsis: SPH announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to purchase SGCM Pte. Ltd. which owns and operates vehicle online classified sites (including the popular sgcarmart.com), a car auction platform, and performs online marketing.
buyer: Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.
Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Southeast Asia's leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple languages and platforms. It publishes 18 newspaper titles in four languages and over 100 magazine titles in Singapore and the region.
target: SGCarMart.com
SGCarMart is the number one car classifieds for buying vehicles like sports car, hybrid car, COE cars, OPC Car, hatchback, stationwagon, MPV, SUV, van, truck & parallel imported cars. With almost 10,000 car listings, it offers the largest database of new and used cars for sale in Singapore.
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$48
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closed 3/21/2012 via BNC Analysis

Manheim Auctions, acquired Motors.co.uk Ltd.

synopsis: Manheim has acquired the second largest used car classified site Motors.co.uk from DMGT (The Daily Mail and General Trust) for an undisclosed sum. Motors.co.uk will be combining its used vehicle listings with those offered through Manheim's approved used car portal Carmony.co.uk.
buyer parent:Cox Enterprises Inc.
buyer: Manheim Auctions
With headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Manheim Auctions is the largest and highest volume wholesale automobile auction company in the world. As the industry leader, the company operates more than 115 auction facilities worldwide, and employs more than 35,000 people.
target parent: Daily Mail and General Trust plc
target: Motors.co.uk Ltd.
Motors.co.uk is a used car advertising website that aims to make the process of finding the right car as easy as possible for used car buyers & the selling of used cars as straightforward and cost-effective for used car dealers.
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closed 3/15/2012 via Market Wire

VerticalScope Inc., acquired Mautofied, Inc.

synopsis: Online automotive media powerhouse VerticalScope Inc. announced the purchase of Mautofied, Inc., an online web publishing company specializing in the automotive classified sector. Mautofied.com allows users to search for modified and customized automobiles, light trucks and motorcycles by features, as well as by make, model and year.
buyer: VerticalScope Inc.
Established in 1999, VerticalScope Inc. owns and operates more than 300 consumer shopping portals and enthusiast Web sites serving the automotive, RV, powersports, tractor, outdoor power equipment, sports and pet owner vertical markets with top brands.
target: Mautofied, Inc.
Mautofied is an online web publishing company specializing in the automotive classified sector. The website, www.mautofied.com, allows users to search for modified and customized automobiles, light trucks and motorcycles by features, as well as by make, model and year.
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announced 9/8/2011 via Market Wire

SMA Alliance, LLC, will acquire US Autoplex

synopsis: SMA Alliance, Inc., the leader in cutting edge software generating unprecedented traffic to retailers of the automotive industry at local and national levels, announced that its board of directors gained majority shareholder consent to acquire 100% ownership of USAutoplex.com, an online retail showcase of auto dealers' inventory.
buyer: SMA Alliance, LLC(SMAA:$2.20)
SMA Alliance, LLC, provides marketing and advertising solutions. It operates as an e-marketing and Internet focused lead generator. The company provides buying demand to automobile retailers on a daily basis through application of proprietary technology and managed systems.
target: US Autoplex
USAutoplex is an online retail showcase of auto dealers' inventory. USAutoPlex.com is the future of Automotive Classified advertising with its feature rich and Dealership friendly backend tool which includes Full Inventory management, Unlimited Data Export, and more.
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closed 7/21/2008 via BusinessWire

Target Media Partners, acquired Auto Guide

synopsis: PRIMEDIA Inc., publisher and distributor of advertising-supported consumer guides in the U.S. through its Consumer Source operation, has sold its South Florida and Wisconsin Auto Guide publications as well as its website to Target Media Partners, a leading independent print and online publisher of classified and used vehicle photo advertising.
buyer parent:Credit Suisse First Boston
buyer: Target Media Partners
Target Media Partners is a leading print and online publisher of local classified and used vehicle photo advertising, information and employment advertising for truck drivers, and wholesale merchandise advertising.
target parent: Primedia, Inc.
target: Auto Guide
AutoGuide.com, and its affiliated print publication Auto Guide, provide the most comprehensive listings of used cars, SUVs and trucks for sale available on the market today. Our groundbreaking Printernet strategy delivers proven results to Auto Guide.com advertisers.
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announced 12/12/2005 via Company Press Release

Yellow Pages Income Fund, will acquire Trader Media Corporation

synopsis: Yellow Pages Group (YPG), through Yellow Pages Income Fund (TSX: YLO.UN), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trader Media Corporation (TMC) for a purchase price consideration of approximately $436 million payable in cash and equity securities of YPG LP.
buyer: Yellow Pages Income Fund(TSX: YLO:$1,567.56)
Yellow Pages Group (YPG) is Canada’s leading local commercial search provider and largest directory publisher. YPG has been an industry leader since it published its first directory in 1908.
target: Trader Media Corporation
Trader Media Corporation. Trader Media Corporation is Ontarios largest publisher of photo classified advertising with over 80 Photo Ad Centers and 54 magazine titles distributed provincially at over 9000 outlets including convenience stores, newsstands, grocery stores and outside locations.
price ($mm)
$377
rev ($mm)
$116
EBITDA ($mm)
$37
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3.3x
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10.1x
closed 7/7/2005 via PR Newswire

cars.com, acquired NewCars.com

synopsis: Cars.com, the fastest growing online automotive marketplace, today announced that it has acquired NewCars.com, a leader in automotive sales lead generation. The acquisition expands cars.com's presence in the new car market and enables the company to expand its dealer-advertising offering. Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures.
buyer parent:Classified Ventures L.L.P.
buyer: cars.com
Cars.com combines powerful inventory search tools and new-car configuration with pricing information, photo galleries, buying guides, side-by-side comparison tools, original editorial content and reviews to help millions of car shoppers connect with sellers each month.
target: NewCars.com
NewCars.com is a new car sales lead generator & distributor. Using its proprietary automotive search management system & lead distribution platform, NewCars.com efficiently drives millions of in-market shoppers from the vehicle search process to sale, connecting buyers to its customer network.
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closed 5/19/2005 via BusinessWire

NetCert, Inc., acquired 315.com.cn

synopsis: NetCert, Inc. announces it has successfully acquired 315.com.cn, a popular web site in China with several million users.
buyer parent:Beere Financial Equity Corp.
buyer: NetCert, Inc.
NetCert was formed in April 2004 and offers a complete range of products and services in an online format. At their E-stores or online mall you can buy everything from traditional products like clothing, gifts, books and magazines, auto parts, and home furnishings, to more E-related ones like digita
target: 315.com.cn
315.com.cn is a popular web site in China with several million users.
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closed 5/18/2005 via BusinessWire

NetCert, Inc., acquired Kukucar.com

synopsis: NetCert, Inc. announces that it has acquired Kukucar.com, the second largest automobile related web site in China.
buyer parent:Beere Financial Equity Corp.
buyer: NetCert, Inc.
NetCert offers a complete range of products & services in an online format. At their E-stores, clients can buy everything from traditional products like clothing, gifts, books, auto parts, and home furnishings, to more E-related ones like digital cards, software, online gaming accessories & more.
target: Kukucar.com
Kukucar.com, specializing in auto sales, has over 30,000 registered members. Upon completion of the acquisition, NetCert and Kukucar.com will work on the upgrade of the entire web site and provide opportunities for Kukucar.com members to become Treasure Island Mall members.
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closed 4/1/2004 via BusinessWire

Ebay Inc., acquired Mobile.de

synopsis: eBay, The World's Online Marketplace, today completed its previously announced acquisition of mobile.de, one of the leading online classifieds websites for vehicles in Germany.
buyer: Ebay Inc.(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: Mobile.de
Founded in 1996, mobile.de was one of the first websites in Germany dedicated to the buying and selling of automobiles and other vehicles through the classified advertising format online. Since then, it has grown into one of the leading websites of its kind in Germany with a growing audience among
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$145
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closed 12/2/2010 via PR Newswire

WhaleShark Media, Inc., acquired RetailMeNot.com

synopsis: WhaleShark Media, Inc. – the world's leading online coupon and deals marketplace – announced its acquisition of RetailMeNot.com. Welcoming more than 95 million unique visitors per year, RetailMeNot.com is the most visited online coupon site in the world.
buyer: WhaleShark Media, Inc.
WhaleShark Media, Inc. is the world's leading marketplace for coupons and deals. The company's websites connect consumers seeking savings with discounts from more than 70,000 top merchants, stores, and retailers.
target: RetailMeNot.com
RetailMeNot.com lists and ranks online retail, grocery and printable coupons and shopping tips from more than 70,000 merchants, restaurants and brands. Launched in 2007, RetailMeNot.com was the first coupon website to enable consumers to share, vote on and comment on coupons.
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closed 6/29/2005 via BusinessWire

PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides, acquired Laser Group Publications, Inc.

synopsis: PRIMEDIA Inc.'s Consumer Guides announced its expansion into in the New England markets through the acquisition of five auto and trucking guides. The addition of these five new auto publications represents another step in PRIMEDIA's national expansion strategy, broadening the reach of its popular Auto Guide publications to thirteen markets.
buyer parent:Primedia, Inc.
buyer: PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides
PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides is the largest publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides. The segment publishes and distributes 81 Apartment Guides in 75 regional markets with a combined monthly circulation of 1.6 million.
target: Laser Group Publications, Inc.
Don and Jody Valcourt have been successfully publishing Car Advantage Magazine since 1997 as Laser Group Publications, Inc. Through their dedication and continued efforts, growing sales force and investment in production equipment and upgrades, Car Advantage Magazine has been steadily growing and im
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 7/13/2006 via BusinessWire

Century Park Capital Partners, acquired Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.

synopsis: Century Park Capital Partners acquires Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., a market leader in multi-title catalog and Internet marketing of classic and enthusiast auto aftermarket parts for Corvette and other classic Chevy automobiles.
buyer: Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park is a private equity firm. The firm specializes in facilitating owner liquidity and business expansion by providing $10 million to $50 million equity investments for minority and majority recapitalizations, growth financings, management-led buyouts and acquisition financings.
target: Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.
Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., is the number one catalog and online retailer of aftermarket parts for Corvettes and 1955-1957 Classic Chevy's (www.classicchevy.com).
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closed 7/13/2006 via BusinessWire

Century Park Capital Partners, acquired Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.

synopsis: Century Park Capital Partners acquires Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., a market leader in multi-title catalog and Internet marketing of classic and enthusiast auto aftermarket parts for Corvette and other classic Chevy automobiles.
buyer: Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park is a private equity firm. The firm specializes in facilitating owner liquidity and business expansion by providing $10 million to $50 million equity investments for minority and majority recapitalizations, growth financings, management-led buyouts and acquisition financings.
target: Eckler's Enterprises, Inc.
Eckler's Enterprises, Inc., is the number one catalog and online retailer of aftermarket parts for Corvettes and 1955-1957 Classic Chevy's (www.classicchevy.com).
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announced 5/21/2007 via Company Press Release

Advent International Corporation, will acquire Lloyds TSB Registrars

synopsis: Advent International, one of the world's leading global private equity firms, today signed an agreement with Lloyds TSB plc to acquire its subsidiary Lloyds TSB Registrars for a total consideration of £550 million ($1.1 billion), subject to completion and other adjustments.
buyer: Advent International Corporation
Advent International has one of the world's largest and most experienced private equity teams, with over 100 investment professionals in 15 countries. As an active, hands-on investor, we apply our resources, expertise and experience to help management teams achieve their growth objectives.
target: Lloyds TSB Registrars
Lloyds TSB Registrars is the UK's leading provider of share registration services. We act as Registrar for over 800 companies including around 60% of the FTSE 100, and manage some 24 million shareholder accounts.
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$1,137
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closed 3/29/2007 via PR Newswire

oneShield, Inc., purchased ebis insurance billing application from Mellon Financial Corporation

synopsis: oneShield, Inc., a leading provider of innovative technology driven policy administration, automated business rules and workflow solutions to the property and casualty insurance industry, has acquired the ebis insurance billing application from Mellon Financial Corporation to further expand their Dragon product offering.
buyer: oneShield, Inc.
oneShield is a provider of browser-based solutions to automate the sales and service of insurance and bond products for insurance carriers, major brokers. Our flagship product, oneShield Dragon, is a tools- based, data-driven insurance underwriting, policy administration, rating and workflow engine.
seller: Mellon Financial Corporation(MEL:$4,852.00)
Mellon Financial Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of financial services for institutions, corporations and high net worth individuals, providing asset management, private wealth management, asset servicing, and payment solutions and investor services.
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closed 12/8/2005 via BusinessWire

eLocalAccess, LLC merged with TradeMaven Group LLC,

synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.
buyer: TradeMaven Group LLC
TradeMaven was founded with the mission of providing high-performance and cost-effective trading software for experienced and new traders. TM is used by Futures, Forex & Bond Traders worldwide.
target: eLocalAccess, LLC
eLOCAL was established and registered with the NFA and CFTC in July 2000 culminating in the merger of two large independent local clearing firms at the Chicago Board of Trade.
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closed 3/16/2006 via Company Press Release

TeleCheck Services, Inc., acquired ClearCheck, Inc.

synopsis: TeleCheck Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corp., today announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of ClearCheck, Inc., a full-service provider of return check management systems for major retailers and supermarkets across the United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer parent:First Data Corporation
buyer: TeleCheck Services, Inc.
TeleCheck, a subsidiary of First Data Corporation, is the world's leading provider of paper and electronic check services helping more than 342,000 retail, financial institution, grocery and other industry clients increase profitability, reduce risk and streamline operations.
target: ClearCheck, Inc.
ClearCheck, Inc., was founded in 1995, is a privately held company, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. The company provides receivable management services to major retailers and supermarkets throughout the United States.
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closed 4/11/2006 via

The Hearst Corporation, purchased a minority stake in Fitch, Inc.

synopsis: Hearst Corp. agreed to acquire a 20 percent stake in Fitch Group, the parent of credit-ratings company Fitch Ratings, for $592 million from French financial holding company Fimalac SA. The acquisition also includes Algorithmics, a provider of risk-management services that Fimalac bought in January 2005.
buyer: The Hearst Corporation
The Hearst Corporation owns 12 daily newspapers and 14 weekly newspapers, 18 US consumer magazines (such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire), TV and radio stations (through 40%-owned Hearst Argyle Television), and a cartoon and features service (King Features).
target parent: FImalac SA
target: Fitch, Inc.(:$693.00)
Fitch Group, Inc. is the parent company of Fitch Ratings, Fitch Training and Algorithmics. Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with timely and prospective credit opinions.
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closed 9/7/2004 via PR Newswire

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., acquired Brut, LLC

synopsis: The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced that it will complete its acquisition of Brut LLC, the owner and operator of the Brut ECN, from SunGard Data Systems Inc. SDS for a total consideration of $190 million in cash.
buyer parent:NASD
buyer: Nasdaq Stock Market Inc.(NDAQ:$3,119.00)
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets.
target parent: SunGard Data Systems Inc.
target: Brut, LLC
Brut, LLC owns and operates the Brut ECN, an alternative trading system that offers a low-cost execution utility for the trading community without sacrificing technology, execution quality or customer service. Brut offers its customers participation in the NASDAQ market center for increased liquidi
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closed 9/5/2007 via

International Monetary Systems, Ltd., acquired Kansas Trade Exchange

synopsis: International Monetary Systems, Ltd., a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that it has purchased the assets and client base of Kansas Trade Exchange (KTE), located in Wichita, KS. The transaction will become effective on September 30, 2007.
buyer: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.(ITNM:$0.00)
Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves approximately 17,000 customers representing 24,000 cardholders in 47 markets in the U.S. and Canada. The company's proprietary transaction network enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America.
target: Kansas Trade Exchange
Kansas Trade Exchange, Inc., was formed in December of 1994, when Hayes Crenshaw, with 5 years of operating a franchise based barter company, decided that an independent and self contained exchange was the answer to provide the members with the service and ideas that they deserved.
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closed 6/20/2006 via Company Press Release

GL Trade SA, acquired Emos Futures

synopsis: GL TRADE, the global provider of front to back solutions for international financial institutions, has announced the acquisition of EMOS, a key actor in middle office derivatives solutions. EMOS´ solutions and teams integrate the Post Trade Derivatives business line (PTD) managing GL CLEARVISION and UBIX.
buyer: GL Trade SA
GL TRADE S.A. provides software solution primarily to financial intermediaries and brokerage houses to automate the order flow from client through broker, and then onto back office.
target: Emos Futures
Emos Futures is a global market leader in the exchange-traded derivates middle-office software markets with its range of software and services.
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closed 5/3/2006 via PR Newswire

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., purchased a minority stake in London Stock Exchange PLC

synopsis: The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announces that it has acquired 9,790,280 shares in London Stock Exchange plc for a price of 1,218 pence per share. The consideration represents approximately GBP 119.2 million (c. US$ 219.4 million).
buyer parent:NASD
buyer: Nasdaq Stock Market Inc.(NDAQ:$3,119.00)
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets.
target: London Stock Exchange PLC(GB:LSE:$1,325.03)
London Stock Exchange Group is Europe's leading diversified exchange business, incorporating Borsa Italiana and London Stock Exchange. With over 500 member firms and more than 3,000 companies quoted across its markets, the Group operates the largest and most liquid equity marketplace in Europe.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target

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