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closed 2/12/2007 via

Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, merged with ClearPoint Resources, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ClearPoint Resources, Inc., a workforce management solutions provider, and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, a Specified Purpose Acquisition Corporation, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ClearPoint will merge with Terra Nova.
buyer: Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation
Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation. The Company is a development stage company, which intends to acquire an operating business. Currently the Company is not into any operations and has not selected a specific type of industry for the business combinations.
target: ClearPoint Resources, Inc.
ClearPoint is a workforce management solutions provider that was founded in 2001 and currently operates 25 branches across the United States with over 120 employees and over 3,500 field associates. ClearPoint operated under the name Mercer Staffing until it changed its name to ClearPoint in 2006.
price ($mm)
$31
rev ($mm)
$84
EBITDA ($mm)
$5
EV / rev
0.4x
EV / EBITDA
5.8x
closed 10/10/2011 via PR Newswire

Automatic Data Processing, Inc., acquired The RightThing

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synopsis: ADP®, a leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll services, tax and compliance services, benefits administration and integrated computing solutions for vehicle dealers, announced that it has acquired privately held The RightThing, a leading recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider.
buyer: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.(ADP:$9,879.50)
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ("ADP"), is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source.
target: The RightThing
The RightThing is a premier recruitment process outsourcing provider. Harnessing the power of unmatched proprietary technology, The RightThing continues to lead the industry with innovative, scalable solutions that help clients find, recruit, hire and retain top talent.
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announced 7/26/2011 via Reuters

Adecco SA, will acquire Drake Beam Morin, Inc.

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synopsis: Adecco SA said it will buy U.S.-based Drake Beam Morin (DBM), the world's leading provider of strategic human resource solutions. DBM provides Career Transition and Talent Development solutions to the individual and to the organization - ensuring successful transitions and tangible improvements to business performance.
buyer: Adecco SA(AXEXF:$29,366.00)
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. With over 32,000 employees and 5,500 offices, in more than 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 700,000 associates with over 100,000 clients every day.
target: Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Drake Beam Morin, Inc. is the world's leading provider of strategic human resource solutions. It provides Career Transition and Talent Development solutions to the individual and to the organization - ensuring successful transitions and tangible improvements to business performance.
price ($mm)
$214
rev ($mm)
$121
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.8x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/2/2010 via PR Newswire

ABRY Partners, LLC, will acquire Comforce Corporation

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synopsis: COMFORCE Corporation and ABRY Partners, LLC announced a definitive merger agreement for an affiliate of ABRY Partners to acquire all of the outstanding shares of COMFORCE for $2.50 per share of common stock.
buyer: ABRY Partners, LLC
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, ABRY Partners is one of the most experienced and successful private investment firms in North America focused solely on media, communications, business and information services investments.
target: Comforce Corporation(CFS:$591.45)
COMFORCE Corporation is a leading provider of outsourced staffing management services that enables Fortune 1000 companies and other large employers to consolidate, automate and manage staffing, compliance and oversight processes for their contingent workforces.
price($mm)[EV]
$43 [$111]
rev ($mm)
$623
EBITDA ($mm)
$17
EV / rev
0.2x
EV / EBITDA
7.4x
announced 10/20/2009 via BusinessWire

Adecco SA, will acquire MPS Group, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MPS Group, Inc., a leading provider of specialty staffing, consulting and business solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 Company and the world’s leading provider of human resource solutions with operations in over 60 countries.
buyer: Adecco SA(AXEXF:$29,366.00)
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. With over 29,000 employees and 5,800 offices, in more than 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 500,000 colleagues with over 100,000 clients every day.
target: MPS Group, Inc.(MPS:$2,222.30)
MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, marketing and creative, property, and healthcare.
price($mm)[EV]
$1,286 [$1,133]
rev ($mm)
$1,743
EBITDA ($mm)
$59
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
19.7x
closed 6/1/2009 via BusinessWire

TriNet, acquired Gevity HR, Inc.

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synopsis: TriNet Group, Inc., a leading provider of human resources (HR) outsourcing services for small businesses, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Gevity, an HR outsourcing company based in Bradenton, Florida. The combined company will be one of the largest HR outsourcing providers of its kind in the country.
buyer: TriNet
A 15-Year History of Success TriNet offers the simplicity of a single solution for outsourcing benefits, payroll, and human resources support. Our online and in-person services allow customers throughout the United States and Canada to streamline their business and gain enterprise-level resources.
target: Gevity HR, Inc.
As the nation's leading provider of outsourced HR solutions, Gevity HR helps businesses: Find the right people, Manage the paperwork, Develop and mange your people, Protect your business, Retain your best employees.
price($mm)[EV]
$97 [$65]
rev ($mm)
$521
EBITDA ($mm)
$26
EV / rev
0.1x
EV / EBITDA
2.5x
announced 9/29/2008 via BusinessWire

Humanis Group Limited, will purchase Australia and New Zealand subsidiaries from Westaff, Inc.

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synopsis: Westaff, Inc. a leading provider of staffing services, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Australia and New Zealand subsidiaries to Humanis Blue Pty Ltd, an Australian company and subsidiary of Humanis Group Limited, in a transaction valued at approximately US $15 million, consisting of a combination of cash and debt.
buyer: Humanis Group Limited
Humanis is a Melbourne, Australia based company involved in the accumulation of recruitment providers in select verticals.
seller: Westaff, Inc.(WSTF:$324.50)
Westaff is one of the most experienced staffing companies in the U.S., and employs more than 62,000 flexible, part-time and full-time staffing associates annually, with skills ranging from administration, accounting, and call centers, to light industrial and light technical.
price ($mm)
$15
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announced 3/31/2008 via PR Newswire

Manpower, Inc., will acquire CRI Inc.

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synopsis: Manpower Inc. a world leader in the employment services industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire CRI Inc., a leading recruitment process outsourcing service provider headquartered in Los Angeles. CRI will operate under the Manpower Business Solutions service line within Manpower North America.
buyer: Manpower, Inc.(MAN:$20,678.00)
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 4,000 offices in 63 countries. The firm annually provides employment to 2 million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training.
target: CRI Inc.
CRI is a premier global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provider dedicated to helping Fortune 1000 and emerging growth companies build talent-driven organizations through identifying, hiring and retaining exemplary staff.
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closed 7/3/2007 via BusinessWire

Barrett Business Services, Inc., acquired Strategic Staffing, Inc.

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synopsis: Barrett Business Services, Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of Strategic Staffing, Inc. based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The transaction was previously announced on May 10, 2007, subject to completion of due diligence. Consideration for the transaction included $12 million in cash.
buyer: Barrett Business Services, Inc.(BBSI:$280.47)
Barrett is a leading human resource management company. We provide a unique blend of services and are one of the few companies in our industry to combine staffing services and professional employer services ("PEO").
target: Strategic Staffing, Inc.
Strategic Staffing has the expertise and experience to provide you with responsible, skilled, and dedicated employees. Strategic Staffing provides complete staffing services in the areas of sales, marketing, management, accounting, clerical, light industrial, and technical.
price ($mm)
$12
rev ($mm)
$38
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/3/2007 via BusinessWire

Staffing Now, Inc., acquired Q&A Recruiting

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synopsis: Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced that portfolio company Staffing Now completed the acquisition of a majority of the stock of Q&A Recruiting a leading provider of finance & accounting and IT staffing in Texas.
buyer parent:Gryphon Investors
buyer: Staffing Now, Inc.
Staffing Now is a leading provider of temporary and permanent high-end office clerical and finance and accounting staffing, primarily to small and medium-sized companies.
target: Q&A Recruiting
Q&A specializes in finance, accounting, tax and IT staffing and recruiting in the Dallas, Texas market. The Dallas Business Journal ranked Q&A as the region’s second largest recruitment firm in 2006 and recognized Q&A as “One of the Best Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth” in 2006 and 2007.
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closed 6/8/2007 via BusinessWire

Kenexa Corporation, acquired StraightSource

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synopsis: Kenexa, a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, has acquired Dallas-based StraightSource. For more than 10 years, StraightSource has been providing recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services to leading Fortune 500 companies.
buyer: Kenexa Corporation(KNXA:$282.94)
Kenexa Corporation provides outsourcing, employee research and software to help organizations more effectively recruit and retain a productive workforce.
target: StraightSource
StraightSource brings a tradition of success to the recruitment process - from pre-hire to post-hire. With our proven talent, innovative tools, and precise methodology, the company fortifies the HR function with increased value, reduced costs, improved hires, and more control.
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closed 6/4/2007 via PR Newswire

Kelly Services, Inc., acquired P-Serv

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synopsis: Kelly Services, Inc., a leading human resources solutions provider, has acquired P-Serv, a company specializing in temporary staffing, permanent staffing, outsourcing and executive search with operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore. The acquisition increases Kelly's global footprint to 33 countries and territories.
buyer: Kelly Services, Inc.(KELYA:$5,551.00)
Kelly Services, Inc. offers staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 30 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 700,000 employees annually.
target: P-Serv
P-Serv has a stellar reputation for providing customized solutions in human resources and outsourcing for temporary, contract and full-time positions. P-Serv also provides overseas placement, business process outsourcing and call center management services.
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closed 5/2/2007 via

Hudson Highland Group, Inc., acquired Tony Keith Associates Ltd.

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synopsis: Seeking to expand its team presence and depth in mainland China markets Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, Hudson signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tony Keith Associates Ltd. to better serve the talent needs of U.S. multi-nationals operating in Asia.
buyer: Hudson Highland Group, Inc.(HHGP:$691.15)
Hudson Highland Group is one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solution providers. We help our clients achieve greater organizational performance by attracting, selecting and developing the best and brightest people for their businesses.
target: Tony Keith Associates Ltd.
Headquartered in China, Tony Keith Associates provides executive and management search services locally, regionally and internationally. We specialize in numerous industries and our clients include small to midsize firms as well as Fortune 500 companies.
price ($mm)
$14
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closed 1/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc., purchased Kelly Staff Leasing from Kelly Services, Inc.

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synopsis: Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc., the nation's largest privately-held Professional Employer Organization has acquired Kelly Staff Leasing from Kelly Services, Inc.
buyer parent:Nautic Partners, LLC
buyer: Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc.
Oasis Outsourcing specializes in providing human resources services, employee benefits, payroll and tax administration, risk management services and staffing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States.
seller: Kelly Services, Inc.(KELYA:$5,551.00)
Kelly Services, Inc. offers staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 30 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 700,000 employees annually.
price ($mm)
$6.50
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closed 10/2/2006 via PR Newswire

Heidrick & Struggles International, INc., purchased Highland Partners executive search business from Hudson Highland Group, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hudson Highland Group, Inc. has completed the sale of its Highland Partners executive search business to Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. The company received $36.6 million in cash at the closing, subject to a net working capital adjustment, of which the company is paying $9.55 million to partners of the business.
buyer: Heidrick & Struggles International, INc.(HSII:$644.86)
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world's premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness.
seller: Hudson Highland Group, Inc.(HHGP:$691.15)
Hudson Highland Group is one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solution providers. We help our clients achieve greater organizational performance by attracting, selecting and developing the best and brightest people for their businesses.
price ($mm)
$37
rev ($mm)
$55
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.9x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/13/2006 via PR Newswire

Dalrada Financial Corporation, acquired All Staffing, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dalrada Financial Corporation has acquired All Staffing, Inc., a Lansford, Pennsylvania-based company that provides staffing, staffing leasing, and professional employer organization services to clients in the northeast U.S.
buyer: Dalrada Financial Corporation
Dalrada Financial Corporation provides employer business solutions to small to medium-size businesses. The Company assists clients in providing a wide variety of management and employee programs that increase business efficiency.
target: All Staffing, Inc.
All Staffing, Inc. is a Lansford, Pennsylvania-based company that provides staffing, staffing leasing, and professional employer organization services to clients in the northeast U.S.
price ($mm)
$3.50
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closed 5/19/2006 via PR Newswire

Kelly Services, Inc., acquired The Ayers Group

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synopsis: Kelly Services, Inc., a global staffing solutions provider, today announced it has acquired The Ayers Group, a New York-based career management firm with estimated 2006 revenue of $10 million.
buyer: Kelly Services, Inc.(KELYA:$5,551.00)
Kelly Services, Inc. offers staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 30 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 700,000 employees annually.
target: The Ayers Group
The Ayers Group is the New York Metropolitan region's largest privately-held career management firm. Since 1975, we have helped companies adapt to change through guidance on serious issues pertaining to human resources, organization development, and the deployment of technology resources.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/20/2009 via PR Newswire

Westaff, Inc. merged with The Select Family of Staffing Companies,

See 78 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Select Family of Staffing Companies, a top 10 national staffing industry leader, has completed its acquisition of Walnut Creek, California-based Westaff, Inc. Select anticipates that its annual revenues will be $1.6 billion after the transaction. Select is, and will continue to be, a privately held company.
buyer: The Select Family of Staffing Companies
The Select Family of Staffing Companies is one of the nation's fastest-growing, full-service staffing companies. The company operates as Select Staffing(SM), SelectRemedy(TM), Remedy(R) Intelligent Staffing, RemX(R) Financial Staffing, RemX(R) IT Staffing, RemX(R) OfficeStaff, and other brands.
target: Westaff, Inc.(WSTF:$324.50)
Westaff is one of the most experienced staffing companies in the U.S., and employs more than 62,000 flexible, part-time and full-time staffing associates annually, with skills ranging from administration, accounting, and call centers, to light industrial and light technical.
price($mm)[EV]
$21 [$29]
rev ($mm)
$325
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/17/2008 via BusinessWire

Volt Information Sciences, Inc., acquired Advice Consulting

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synopsis: Advice Consulting, a leading provider of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility Consulting, Recruitment and Outsourcing services in Montevideo, announced that it has been acquired by Volt Information Sciences, Inc. a United States based global provider of Staffing Services, Telecommunications and Information solutions.
buyer: Volt Information Sciences, Inc.(VOL:$2,427.32)
Volt Information Sciences generates more than 75% of its sales by offering temporary and permanent employees to a wide range of businesses through more than 300 branch and on-site offices nationwide.
target: Advice Consulting
Advice Consulting is a leading provider of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility Consulting, Recruitment and Outsourcing services in Montevideo.
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closed 6/8/2007 via PR Newswire

Koosharem Corporation, acquired Ablest Inc.

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synopsis: Ablest Inc. has closed the previously announced merger with Select Acquisition, Inc., an entity wholly-owned by Koosharem Corporation. Koosharem is the holding company of SelectRemedy, which has approximately 280 professional staffing offices throughout North America.
buyer: Koosharem Corporation
The Select Family of Staffing Companies is one of the nation's fastest-growing, full-service staffing companies. The company operates as Select Staffing(SM), SelectRemedy(TM), Remedy(R) Intelligent Staffing, RemX(R) Financial Staffing, RemX(R) IT Staffing, RemX(R) OfficeStaff, and other brands.
target: Ablest Inc.(AIH:$140.76)
Every Ablest associate is empowered to make the decisions and take the actions that will make their clients happy. That kind of entrepreneurial culture and freedom to please has resulted in innovative staffing and workforce solutions that just might amaze you.
price ($mm)
$33
rev ($mm)
$141
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
0.2x
EV / EBITDA
10.7x
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closed 2/23/2007 via PR Newswire

ClearPoint Resources, Inc., acquired Advantage Services Group

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of ALS, LLC and its subsidiaries, doing business as Advantage Services Group. ASG is a Florida based provider of customized consultative labor solutions throughout the United States.
buyer parent:Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation
buyer: ClearPoint Resources, Inc.
ClearPoint is a workforce management solutions provider that was founded in 2001 and currently operates 25 branches across the United States with over 120 employees and over 3,500 field associates. ClearPoint operated under the name Mercer Staffing until it changed its name to ClearPoint in 2006.
target: Advantage Services Group
ALS, LLC and its subsidiaries, doing business as Advantage Services Group is a central Florida-based firm that specializes in delivering customized consultative employee labor solutions throughout the United States.
price ($mm)
$24
rev ($mm)
$103
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/12/2007 via

Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, merged with ClearPoint Resources, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ClearPoint Resources, Inc., a workforce management solutions provider, and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, a Specified Purpose Acquisition Corporation, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ClearPoint will merge with Terra Nova.
buyer: Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation
Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation. The Company is a development stage company, which intends to acquire an operating business. Currently the Company is not into any operations and has not selected a specific type of industry for the business combinations.
target: ClearPoint Resources, Inc.
ClearPoint is a workforce management solutions provider that was founded in 2001 and currently operates 25 branches across the United States with over 120 employees and over 3,500 field associates. ClearPoint operated under the name Mercer Staffing until it changed its name to ClearPoint in 2006.
price ($mm)
$31
rev ($mm)
$84
EBITDA ($mm)
$5
EV / rev
0.4x
EV / EBITDA
5.8x
closed 2/23/2007 via PR Newswire

ClearPoint Resources, Inc., acquired Advantage Services Group

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of ALS, LLC and its subsidiaries, doing business as Advantage Services Group. ASG is a Florida based provider of customized consultative labor solutions throughout the United States.
buyer parent:Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation
buyer: ClearPoint Resources, Inc.
ClearPoint is a workforce management solutions provider that was founded in 2001 and currently operates 25 branches across the United States with over 120 employees and over 3,500 field associates. ClearPoint operated under the name Mercer Staffing until it changed its name to ClearPoint in 2006.
target: Advantage Services Group
ALS, LLC and its subsidiaries, doing business as Advantage Services Group is a central Florida-based firm that specializes in delivering customized consultative employee labor solutions throughout the United States.
price ($mm)
$24
rev ($mm)
$103
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/12/2007 via

Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, merged with ClearPoint Resources, Inc.

See 89 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ClearPoint Resources, Inc., a workforce management solutions provider, and Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation, a Specified Purpose Acquisition Corporation, jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ClearPoint will merge with Terra Nova.
buyer: Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation
Terra Nova Acquisition Corporation. The Company is a development stage company, which intends to acquire an operating business. Currently the Company is not into any operations and has not selected a specific type of industry for the business combinations.
target: ClearPoint Resources, Inc.
ClearPoint is a workforce management solutions provider that was founded in 2001 and currently operates 25 branches across the United States with over 120 employees and over 3,500 field associates. ClearPoint operated under the name Mercer Staffing until it changed its name to ClearPoint in 2006.
price ($mm)
$31
rev ($mm)
$84
EBITDA ($mm)
$5
EV / rev
0.4x
EV / EBITDA
5.8x
announced 5/21/2007 via Company Press Release

Advent International Corporation, will acquire Lloyds TSB Registrars

See 80 Comparable Transactions
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 ($1.1 billion), subject to completion and other adjustments.
buyer: Advent International Corporation
Advent International has one of the world's largest and most experienced private equity teams, with over 100 investment professionals in 15 countries. As an active, hands-on investor, we apply our resources, expertise and experience to help management teams achieve their growth objectives.
target: Lloyds TSB Registrars
Lloyds TSB Registrars is the UK's leading provider of share registration services. We act as Registrar for over 800 companies including around 60% of the FTSE 100, and manage some 24 million shareholder accounts.
price ($mm)
$1,137
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closed 3/29/2007 via PR Newswire

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

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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,

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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.

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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.

See 60 Comparable Transactions
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.(:$693.00)
Fitch Group, Inc. is the parent company of Fitch Ratings, Fitch Training and Algorithmics. Fitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with timely and prospective credit opinions.
price ($mm)
$118*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
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closed 9/7/2004 via PR Newswire

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., acquired Brut, LLC

See 98 Comparable Transactions
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:$3,119.00)
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets.
target parent: SunGard Data Systems Inc.
target: Brut, LLC
Brut, LLC owns and operates the Brut ECN, an alternative trading system that offers a low-cost execution utility for the trading community without sacrificing technology, execution quality or customer service. Brut offers its customers participation in the NASDAQ market center for increased liquidi
price ($mm)
$190
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/5/2007 via

International Monetary Systems, Ltd., acquired Kansas Trade Exchange

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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:$0.00)
Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves approximately 17,000 customers representing 24,000 cardholders in 47 markets in the U.S. and Canada. The company's proprietary transaction network enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America.
target: Kansas Trade Exchange
Kansas Trade Exchange, Inc., was formed in December of 1994, when Hayes Crenshaw, with 5 years of operating a franchise based barter company, decided that an independent and self contained exchange was the answer to provide the members with the service and ideas that they deserved.
price ($mm)
$0.50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/20/2006 via Company Press Release

GL Trade SA, acquired Emos Futures

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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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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closed 5/3/2006 via PR Newswire

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

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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:$1,325.03)
London Stock Exchange Group is Europe's leading diversified exchange business, incorporating Borsa Italiana and London Stock Exchange. With over 500 member firms and more than 3,000 companies quoted across its markets, the Group operates the largest and most liquid equity marketplace in Europe.
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Adecco Group
Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. With over 32,000 employees and 5,500 offices, in more than 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 700,000 associates with over 100,000 clients every day.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$29,366.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,459.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,043.00
Net Income ($mm)
$728.00
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Ticker: AON
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aon Corporation
Aon Corporation
Aon Corporation is the global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 36,000 associates worldwide, Aon delivers distinctive client value via effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$11,287.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,348.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,380.00
Net Income ($mm)
$975.00
Employees
62000
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Ticker: HHGP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hudson
Hudson
Hudson Highland Group is one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solution providers. We help our clients achieve greater organizational performance by attracting, selecting and developing the best and brightest people for their businesses.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$691.15
EBITDA ($mm)
($17.18)
EBIT ($mm)
($29.72)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2100
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Ticker: BBSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Barrett is a leading human resource management company. We provide a unique blend of services and are one of the few companies in our industry to combine staffing services and professional employer services ("PEO").
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$280.47
EBITDA ($mm)
$12.96
EBIT ($mm)
$11.42
Net Income ($mm)
$6.26
Employees
32895
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Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Drake Beam Morin, Inc. is the world's leading provider of strategic human resource solutions. It provides Career Transition and Talent Development solutions to the individual and to the organization - ensuring successful transitions and tangible improvements to business performance.
year
2011
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$173.35
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CRI Inc.
CRI is a premier global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provider dedicated to helping Fortune 1000 and emerging growth companies build talent-driven organizations through identifying, hiring and retaining exemplary staff.
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Humanis Group Limited
Humanis is a Melbourne, Australia based company involved in the accumulation of recruitment providers in select verticals.
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Ticker: MAN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup provides workforce solutions and services. The company offers permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment services; assessment and selection services; training and development services; outsourcing services related to human resources functions.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$20,678.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$512.20
EBIT ($mm)
$411.70
Net Income ($mm)
$197.60
Employees
31000
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Ticker: VOL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
Volt Information Sciences generates more than 75% of its sales by offering temporary and permanent employees to a wide range of businesses through more than 300 branch and on-site offices nationwide.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$2,427.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$45.89
EBIT ($mm)
$7.26
Net Income ($mm)
$64.21
Employees
42000
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The Select Family of Staffing Companies
The Select Family of Staffing Companies
The Select Family of Staffing Companies is one of the nation's fastest-growing, full-service staffing companies. The company operates as Select Staffing(SM), SelectRemedy(TM), Remedy(R) Intelligent Staffing, RemX(R) Financial Staffing, RemX(R) IT Staffing, RemX(R) OfficeStaff, and other brands.
year
2008
rev ($mm)
$1,400.00
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EBIT ($mm)
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Workway, Inc.
Workway, Inc.
With many years of staffing experience, Workway recruiting managers know how to bring the right people together. Most are veterans of the specialized industries they now serve, with extensive contacts and a vast pool of resources from which to draw. The Workway advantage is your advantage.
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Dataskill, Inc.
Dataskill, Inc. is a leading virtual information technology, data management, and software agency provider. The company helps clients augment their teams with expert IT staff and consultants; create new applications, products and data management solutions; and serve as purchasing software agent.
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Slayton International, Inc.
Slayton Search Partners’ Limit-lessSM approach to executive search has made the firm the first choice of U.S. businesses and organizations who demand the best possible search results.
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The Wilson Group
The Wilson Group is a boutique firm specializing in providing information technology staffing solutions. Since 1991, our client list includes many Fortune 500 companies.
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Apex Systems, Inc.
Apex Systems, Inc.
Apex Systems, Inc. is a leading IT Staffing and Services firm whose main goal is to connect their clients with experts and skilled professionals who work in Information Technology.
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Ticker: LNC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. With headquarters in Philadelphia, the companies of Lincoln Financial Group had assets under management of $251 billion as of September 30, 2007.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
$8,499.00
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EBIT ($mm)
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8208
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Ticker: SKJ:JNB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sekunjalo Holdings
Sekunjalo Holdings
Sekunjalo is a black-owned and black-controlled investment holding company situated in Southern Africa. Sekunjalo’s main objective is to empower previously disadvantaged individuals through job creation and maximizing shareholder wealth generation by making strategic investments.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$51.30
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$2.03
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Ticker: HVPA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions, Inc.
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions, Inc.
Hanover Portfolio Acquisitions is an intellectual property investment and monetization company focused on creating shareholder value through joint ventures, licensing and direct investments in innovative technologies.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$0.05
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.09)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.09)
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Ticker: STBV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Strategic Global Investments, Inc.
Strategic Global Investments, Inc.
Strategic Global Investments, Inc. is a diversified investment company with ventures in real estate, social media and emerging technologies. Strategic Global Investments is a Delaware Corporation trading on OTC:STBV.
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2010
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Ticker: USQ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Union Street Acquisition Corp.
Union Street Acquisition Corp.
Union Street Acquisition Corp. is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company that was formed for the of purpose of acquiring through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination, an operating business or businesses in the business services industry.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.60)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.60)
Net Income ($mm)
$2.29
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21 Investimenti Partners S.p.A.
21 Investimenti Partners S.p.A.
21 Partners is a private equity group active in the growth of mid-market companies in France and Italy. It has completed over 70 investments in more than 30 sectors.
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21X Investments LLC
21X Investments LLC is a venture capital fund whose sole investor and member is David Brewer.
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Acquisition Holdings Subsidiary I LLC
Acquisition Holdings Subsidiary I LLC is an investment firm led by the investor Mark Thomas.
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Arbor Capital
Arbor Capital is an east coast investor group.
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Ares Management LLC
Ares Management LLC
Ares Management is a global alternative asset manager and SEC registered investment adviser (since January 31, 2005) with approximately $54 billion of committed capital under management and approximately 520 employees as of June 30, 2012.
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Aurelius AG
Aurelius AG
The Aurelius Group specializes in acquiring companies with development potential and providing them with operational support. With respect to the acquisition of subsidiaries, AURELIUS strives to identify, analyze, develop and exploit all available opportunities in the market.
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Axivate Capital
Axivate Capital
Axivate Capital is an independent investment agency focused on supporting growth ambitions, internationalisation and value creation for Dutch companies in the field of digital media, e-commerce, market intelligence and the travel sector.
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Baker Capital
Baker Capital
Baker Capital, founded in 1995, is a New York based private equity firm with $1.5 billion under management. Baker Capital makes investments in communications-focused companies at all stages of development. The partners of Baker Capital have extensive private equity and operational experience allowi
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2005
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16
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Bezos Expeditions
Bezos Expeditions manages Jeff Bezos' personal investments.
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BG Media Investors LP
BG Media Investors is an investment company established in 1997.
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2005
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6
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