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closed 6/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Brand.net

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synopsis: Valassis, one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced it has enhanced its digital display network -- the Valassis Audience Network -- with the acquisition of Brand.net, an online display, video and mobile advertising platform. Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform. "
 target: Brand.net
Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands. The company is the first to combine the reach and quality, high-impact media of television with digital media's precise audience, geographic, and contextual targeting.
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closed 11/29/2012 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Incentive Targeting

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synopsis: Internet search giant Google, Inc has acquired Online coupon start-up Incentive Targeting, Inc. The company's patent-pending technology allows non-technical marketing executives to design sophisticated, relevant promotions—and helps measure return on investment in real time—directly over the Internet.
buyer: Google Inc. (GOOGL:$155,058.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. "
 target: Incentive Targeting
Founded in February of 2007, Incentive Targeting partners with retail chains to provide a targeted marketing service to manufacturers of grocery and consumer products.
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closed 7/20/2013 via Company Press Release

Dropbox, Inc., acquired Endorse

See 65 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mobile coupon startup Endorse has been acquired by Dropbox. Endorse enables consumer product companies to market at the individual shopper level and shoppers to earn rewards for staying loyal to their favorite brands. Endorse closes the online-to-offline purchase loop and ties an online brand to proven retail sales in the real world.
buyer: Dropbox, Inc. (DBX:$1,321.30)
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software. It allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder regardless of which computer is used to view it. "
 target: Endorse
Endorse enables consumer product companies to market at the individual shopper level and shoppers to earn rewards for staying loyal to their favorite brands. Endorse closes the online-to-offline purchase loop and ties an online brand to proven retail sales in the real world.
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closed 9/4/2013 via BusinessWire

Answers Corporation, acquired Easy2 Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Answers, the industry leader in delivering trusted answers and advice, announced that it has acquired Easy2 Technologies, Inc., the premier provider of online and mobile interactive merchandising content for brand manufacturers and retailers.
buyer parent: Summit Partners
buyer: Answers Corporation
Established in 1998, Answers Corporation is the industry’s top destination for Q&A content. The Answers platform integrates and surfaces the best content from subject matter experts, community members, social networks, and Internet databases to create the most multidimensional resource on the Web. "
 target: Easy2 Technologies, Inc.
Easy2 is a Cleveland-based technology provider with expertise in online merchandising that was founded in 2000. Easy2 offers powerful self-service SaaS products that make it easy to build a great looking demo.
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closed 6/1/2017 via BusinessWire

Quotient Technology Inc., acquired Crisp Mobile

See 387 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quotient Technology Inc., a leading digital promotions, media and analytics company that connects brands, retailers and shoppers, announced that it has completed its acquisition of mobile marketing and advertising company Crisp Media, Inc., which does business as Crisp Mobile.
buyer: Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT:$424.68)
Quotient Technology is a leading digital promotion, media and analytics company that connects brands, retailers and consumers. They distribute digital coupons and media through a variety of products, including digital paperless coupons, digital printable coupons, coupon codes and card-linked offers."
 target: Crisp Mobile
Crisp has over 15 years’ experience in delivering marketer content via mobile devices. Crisp’s exclusive focus on the Retail and CPG markets means that only Crisp has both the deep vertical knowledge and the proven ability to activate shoppers on the device they use most often: their mobile phone.
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$33
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closed 6/29/2017 via BusinessWire

InfoScout, Inc. merged with Market Track,

See 23 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Market Track, LLC, the market-leading provider of competitive business intelligence solutions, announced that it has joined forces with InfoScout, the first company to truly capture omnichannel purchase behaviors and attitudes that reflect the fluidity with which consumers shop across retail channels today.
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: Market Track
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Market Track is the leading provider of advertising, promotion, and eCommerce intelligence solutions, offering the most comprehensive coverage of key media channels available. "
 target: InfoScout, Inc.
InfoScout helps brands and retailers grow via next generation consumer insights derived from America’s largest purchase panel. They are the first company to truly capture omnichannel purchase behaviors and attitudes that reflect the fluidity with which consumers shop across retail channels today.
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closed 3/14/2011 via PR Newswire

DemandTec, Inc., acquired M-Factor, Inc.

See 97 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DemandTec, Inc., the collaborative optimization network for retailers and consumer products companies, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of M-Factor, Inc., a premier provider of predictive analytics software.
buyer: DemandTec, Inc. (DMAN:$82.42)
DemandTec is a collaborative optimization network for retailers and consumer products companies that enables them to optimize merchandising and marketing decisions, individually or collaboratively, to achieve their sales volume, revenue, and profitability objectives. "
 target parent: Norwest Venture Partners
target: M-Factor, Inc.
M-Factor provides analytics software for marketing and trade investment management. Its Marketing Investment Management, Trade Spending Effectiveness, and Portfolio Pricing Optimization solutions empower users to analyze, forecast, and optimize marketing investments.
price ($mm)[EV]
$9.50 [$12.99]
rev ($mm)
$4
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2.9x
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closed 3/12/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

IMS Health Incorporated, acquired Appature

See 63 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IMS Health has acquired Appature, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Seattle. Appature offers clients a cloud-based relationship marketing platform to address the complexities of today’s multi-stakeholder healthcare environment, and to enable the measurement and optimization of relationship marketing programs across channels.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: IMS Health Incorporated (NYSE:IQV:$10,412.00)
IMS Health is the leading provider of information services for the healthcare industry around the world. The company draws on its global technology infrastructure and unique combination of in-depth, analytics, and consulting platforms to help clients better understand the value of medicines. "
 target parent: Ignition Partners
target: Appature
Appature is a Seattle-based technology company that provides cloud-based marketing solutions designed exclusively for healthcare companies. Leaders in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and health and wellness industries rely on Appature to realize the true potential of their marketing efforts
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announced 6/1/2018 via BNC Analysis

Quotient Technology Inc., will acquire Ahalogy

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quotient Technology Inc.  announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ahalogy, a leading influencer marketing firm that delivers premium content across social media channels for consumer packaged goods brands.
buyer: Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT:$424.68)
Quotient Technology is a leading digital promotion, media and analytics company that connects brands, retailers and consumers. They distribute digital coupons and media through a variety of products, including digital paperless coupons, digital printable coupons, coupon codes and card-linked offers."
 target: Ahalogy
Ahalogy is a leading influencer marketing firm that delivers premium content across social media channels for consumer packaged goods brands. Brands and agencies tap into Ahalogy to grow users and use occasions by connecting with their consumers’ interests.
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$20
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closed 12/24/2014 via Company Press Release

Diversis Capital, acquired Blue Software, LLC

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synopsis: Diversis Capital LLC, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that acquires controlling interests in small to middle market companies, has completed a majority acquisition of the assets of BLUE! Software, the industry leader in artwork and label management software for enterprise-class customers.
buyer: Diversis Capital
Diversis Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on small to middle-market investments of up to $20m in equity, primarily in North American companies. "
 target parent: Matthews International
target: Blue Software, LLC
BLUE is a cloud-based software platform that delivers a set of global capabilities to help brand-driven organizations control and manage brand development and brand deployment assets and activities to drive brand performance.
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closed 10/23/2012 via BusinessWire

AFS Technologies Inc., acquired Trade Insight

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AFS Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated software solutions to the consumer packaged goods industry, has acquired MEI Computer Technology Group, Inc., creators of TradeInsight, a web-based solution for managing trade promotion spending.
buyer: AFS Technologies Inc.
AFS Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of business enterprise and on-demand software solutions. The company serves over 1,500 customers across the Americas with a portfolio of solutions for the food, beverage, logistics and financial segments. "
 target: Trade Insight
MEI Computer Technology Group, Inc. offers TradeInsight, a web-based solution for managing trade promotion spending that includes promotion and distribution channel planning; trade, sales, and spending analysis; sales forecasting; and deduction and retailer performance management tools.
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closed 9/1/2011 via BusinessWire

AFS Technologies Inc., acquired Synectics Group, Inc.

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synopsis: AFS Technologies, the leading provider of solutions to the Consumer Product Industry, announced the acquisition of Synectics Group Inc. Synectics' Account Review is true closed-loop trade promotion management software that manages events through the entire promotional life-cycle.
buyer: AFS Technologies Inc.
AFS Technologies Inc. is the leading provider of business enterprise and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. The company serves over 1,200 customers across the Americas with a portfolio of solutions for the food and beverage, supply chain, and financial segments. "
 target: Synectics Group, Inc.
Synectics Group is focused on helping Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers manage trade promotion spending. With a focus on the retail channel, Account Review is true closed-loop trade promotion management software, managing events through the entire promotional life-cycle.
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closed 6/19/2019 via Yahoo, Inc.

AlphaGraphics, acquired Print Speak

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synopsis: AlphaGraphics, Inc., an MBE Worldwide company, announced the acquisition of Print Speak by its parent company, U.S. Business Holdings, Inc.  Based in Australia, Print Speak is an integrated sales, marketing and business management platform for independent printers, print franchise groups and their franchisees.
buyer parent: Mail Boxes Etc. Worldwide (MBE)
buyer: AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics, Inc., with more than 250 locations in 5 countries, is one of the largest U.S.-based networks of locally-owned and operated Business Centers offering a complete range of print, visual communications, and marketing products and solutions. "
 target: Print Speak
Print Speak is an integrated sales, marketing and business management platform for independent printers, print franchise groups and their franchisees. Print Speak talks live to their existing systems, locations, team, prospects and customers to add value through insight, efficiency and automation.
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closed 5/18/2016 via BNC Analysis

GAME Digital plc, acquired Ads Reality

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synopsis: Game Digital has acquired augmented reality software company Ads Reality. Ads Reality provides technology services which include a product and magazine scanner, applications, tools, 3D products recognization, gaming application, and commercial scale solutions.
buyer: GAME Digital plc (LSE:GMD:$1,036.03)
GAME Digital plc is dedicated to delivering for the gaming communities of the UK, Spain and beyond. GAME's UK and Spanish retail businesses are the market leaders in each country, operating a total of approximately 600 stores across the two countries and a fully integrated omni-channel offer. "
 target: Ads Reality
Ads Reality Limited provides software solutions to recognize 3D products and 2D images. Its technology allows to recognize 3D products by mobile phones and overlays digital information, videos, or animation using augmented reality.
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$2.87
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closed 8/1/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Bridgeline Digital, Inc., acquired Elements Local

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synopsis: Bridgeline Digital, Inc. announced that it has acquired Elements Local. Located in Central coast California, Elements Local has developed an online marketing SaaS platform for the Franchise marketplace that incorporates brand reputation management tools, web content management, social media, eMarketing, and web analytics.
buyer: Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (BLIN:$11.97)
Bridgeline Digital is developer of the award-winning iAPPS® Web Engagement Platform and related interactive solutions. The iAPPS platform integrates Web Content Management, eCommerce, eMarketing, and web Analytics capabilities within the heart of mission critical websites or eCommerce web stores. "
 target: Elements Local
Elements Local is a developer of an online marketing SaaS platform for the Franchise marketplace that incorporates brand reputation management tools, web content management, social media, eMarketing, and web analytics.
price ($mm)
$1.31
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closed 1/25/2018 via BusinessWire

E2Open, Inc., acquired Birch Worldwide

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synopsis: E2open, the one place, in the cloud, to run a supply chain, announced that it has acquired Channel Data Management (CDM) provider, Birch Worldwide. The Birch Group was founded in the United Kingdom in 1992, fulfilling a need in the technology market for specialized channel marketing services and operations.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: E2Open, Inc. (EOPN:$78.53)
E2open is the one place, in the cloud, to run a supply chain, powered by the world’s largest direct business network and a broad portfolio of next generation solutions including Sourcing & Procurement, Quality & Traceability, Inventory Visibility & Optimization and Channel Data Management. "
 target: Birch Worldwide
The Birch Group was founded in the United Kingdom in 1992, fulfilling a need in the technology market for specialised channel marketing services and operations. With the establishment of its regional offices in North America and Asia in 2007, Birch Worldwide was launched.
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closed 1/25/2018 via BusinessWire

E2Open, Inc., acquired Entomo, Inc.

See 116 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: E2open, the one place, in the cloud, to run a supply chain, announced that it has acquired Channel Data Management (CDM) provider, Entomo. Entomo adds more CDM capabilities to ingest CRM data, manage pricing, incentives, rebates, and commission splits.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: E2Open, Inc. (EOPN:$78.53)
E2open is the one place, in the cloud, to run a supply chain, powered by the world’s largest direct business network and a broad portfolio of next generation solutions including Sourcing & Procurement, Quality & Traceability, Inventory Visibility & Optimization and Channel Data Management. "
 target: Entomo, Inc.
Entomo is a leader in channel revenue management. Entomo adds more CDM capabilities to ingest CRM data, manage pricing, incentives, rebates, and commission splits. This enables companies to reduce channel conflict and easily manage sales performance plans.
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closed 8/29/2017 via PR Newswire

True Wind Capital, acquired ARI Network Services, Inc.

See 249 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ARI Network Services, Inc., a provider of SaaS, software tools and marketing services that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers Sell More Stuff, announced that it has been acquired by an affiliate of True Wind Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.
buyer: True Wind Capital
True Wind Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm managing $560 million. True Wind is focused on investing in leading technology companies. True Wind is a value-added partner, providing support and expertise that is rooted in 50+ years of collective investing experience. "
 target: ARI Network Services, Inc. (ARIS:$51.16)
ARI Network Services, Inc., offers an award-winning suite of SaaS, software tools, and marketing services to help dealers, equipment manufacturers and distributors in selected vertical markets Sell More Stuff – online and in-store.
price ($mm)[EV]
$123 [$133]
rev ($mm)
$51
EBITDA ($mm)
$7
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2.7x
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21.1x
closed 7/12/2005 via PR Newswire

ChannelAdvisor, acquired SearchMarketing.Com

See 24 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ChannelAdvisor, the leading provider of channel management solutions (CMS), today announced that it has acquired SearchMarketing, the leader in natural and paid search optimization for online merchants. The acquisition will allow ChannelAdvisor to enhance its channel management solutions by adding a comprehensive natural and paid search suite.
buyer: ChannelAdvisor (ECOM:$115.18)
ChannelAdvisor Corporation provides technology and services that enable leading online retailers to maximize their products across multiple e-commerce marketplaces, comparison shopping engines and search engines such as Google, Yahoo! and MSN. "
 target: SearchMarketing.Com
SearchMarketing manages over 1.5 million keywords for over thirty retail clients. SearchMarketing's technology is directly integrated with the Google and Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) Search Marketing web service APIs. SearchMarketing works with 24 of the top 400 Internet retailers.
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closed 6/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Brand.net

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Valassis, one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced it has enhanced its digital display network -- the Valassis Audience Network -- with the acquisition of Brand.net, an online display, video and mobile advertising platform. Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform. "
 target: Brand.net
Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands. The company is the first to combine the reach and quality, high-impact media of television with digital media's precise audience, geographic, and contextual targeting.
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closed 10/9/2019 via PR Newswire

Direct Response Media Group Inc., acquired Valassis Canada

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synopsis: Direct Response Media Group (DRMG), Canada's leading direct mail company focused on digitally-integrated, data-driven results, announced the acquisition of the Canadian subsidiary of Valassis, the leader in marketing technology and consumer engagement.
buyer: Direct Response Media Group Inc.
Direct Response Media Group (DRMG) is Canada's leading direct mail company focused on digitally-integrated, data-driven results. DRMG distributes to over 175 million homes annually through Solo and Shared Media products including the flagship brand, Money Saver. "
 target parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
target: Valassis Canada
Valassis is the leader in marketing technology and consumer engagement. They work with over 60,000 companies and brands in a wide array of industries, partnering to anticipate consumer intent, inspire action, and create demand.
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closed 10/3/2018 via BusinessWire

Valassis, acquired One Brand Marketing

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in activating consumers through intelligent media delivery, announced that it has acquired One Brand Marketing. One Brand Marketing offers efficient postcard marketing solutions that enable merchants to target neighborhoods, create designs, print and mail a postcard campaign in real time.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis helps thousands of local and national brands tap the potential of industry-leading data through intelligent media delivery – understanding, engaging and inspiring millions of consumers to action with smarter cross-channel campaigns. "
 target: One Brand Marketing
One Brand Marketing offers efficient postcard marketing solutions that enable merchants to target neighborhoods, create designs, print and mail a postcard campaign in real time. In addition, their Advanced Marketing Platform helps franchise organizations optimize local marketing programs.
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closed 1/24/2018 via Company Press Release

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Maryland Pennysaver

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in activating consumers through intelligent media delivery, announced that it has acquired Maryland Pennysaver, a weekly regional shopping guide distributed via direct mail throughout Maryland, including the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
As a leader in intelligent media delivery, Valassis integratse and optimizes campaigns including direct mail, newspaper inserts and digital advertising to enhance their 58,000 local, regional and national clients’ return on investment. "
 target parent: Wafra Partners
target: Maryland Pennysaver
The Maryland Pennysaver is one of the largest independent shopping and direct mail publications, with 49 area specific, targeted editions delivered weekly to more than 543,000 homes and businesses equating to over a million readers throughout many counties in Maryland.
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closed 9/6/2017 via BusinessWire

Clipper Magazine, acquired SI View

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, announced that SI View will join Clipper, the Valassis-owned magazine focused on local businesses. SI View offers a variety of specialty magazines where every business can find a niche. SI View is an effective marketing tool for generating response and building long-lasting brand recognition.
buyer parent: Valassis Communications, Inc.
buyer: Clipper Magazine
Clipper Magazine is one of the largest direct-mail publishers in the country. The magazine focuses on local businesses, providing a full range of results-driven marketing solutions that engage consumers every day as well as major regional and national advertisers. "
 target: SI View
SI View is focused on their customers and the sustained growth of their business. They offer a variety of specialty magazines where every business can find a niche. SI View is an effective marketing tool for generating immediate response and building long-lasting brand recognition.
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closed 10/10/2017 via BusinessWire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired MaxPoint Interactive

See 159 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, announced that it has completed the acquisition of MaxPoint Interactive, a leading digital marketing technology company. MaxPoint provides an industry-leading data management platform that fuels superior display advertising and in-store campaign solutions for advertising clients.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis is a leader in intelligent media delivery, providing media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share. By integrating online and offline data combined with powerful insights, Valassis targets its clients’ shoppers, offering unparalleled reach and scale. "
 target: MaxPoint Interactive (MXPT:$144.42)
MaxPoint is a marketing technology company that generates hyperlocal intelligence to optimize brand and retail performance. They provide a platform for brands to connect the digital world with the physical world through hyperlocal execution, measurement, and consumer insights.
price ($mm)[EV]
$95 [$103]
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$144
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closed 11/5/2015 via BusinessWire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Clipper Magazine

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, announced the acquisition of Clipper Magazine, the leading provider of multi-channel marketing and promotional solutions to local businesses. Clipper Magazine is widely recognized by small business owners and consumers for its ability to create awareness and deliver results.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, provides over 15,000 clients with innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share. Integrating online and offline data with powerful insights, Valassis precisely targets its clients’ most valuable shoppers. "
 target parent: TEGNA Inc.
target: Clipper Magazine
Clipper Magazine, one of the largest direct-mail publishers in the country, publishes 332 local editions in 27 states, delivering response-driven, full-color glossy ads and money-saving offers. The magazine comprises local merchants and services as well as major regional and national advertisers.
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closed 11/5/2015 via BusinessWire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Printed Deals

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synopsis: Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, announced the acquisition of Printed Deals, a Rochester, N.Y.-based value magazine serving hundreds of local businesses. Printed Deals works with more than 350 local businesses, offering coupon books, direct mail advertising in four-color and glossy magazines.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, provides over 15,000 clients with innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share. Integrating online and offline data with powerful insights, Valassis precisely targets its clients’ most valuable shoppers. "
 target: Printed Deals
Printed Deals is a locally owned and operated publication service based in Rochester, New York. They work with more than 350 local businesses, offering coupon books, direct mail advertising in four-color, glossy magazines.
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closed 2/4/2014 via BusinessWire

Harland Clarke Corp., acquired Valassis Communications, Inc.

See 5193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of Valassis Communications, Inc. Valassis is a leader in intelligent media delivery, providing over 15,000 advertisers proven and innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share.
buyer parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
buyer: Harland Clarke Corp.
Harland Clarke Corp. is a leading provider of integrated payment solutions, marketing services, security solutions, and retail products. It serves clients of all sizes in industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, insurance, and telecommunications. "
 target: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,312 [$1,774]
rev ($mm)
$2,047
EBITDA ($mm)
$258
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0.9x
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7.3x
closed 6/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Brand.net

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Valassis, one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced it has enhanced its digital display network -- the Valassis Audience Network -- with the acquisition of Brand.net, an online display, video and mobile advertising platform. Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, offering unparalleled reach and scale to more than 15,000 advertisers. Its RedPlum® media portfolio delivers value on a weekly basis to over 100 million shoppers across a multi-media platform. "
 target: Brand.net
Brand.net is the digital media brand buying solution for the largest global brands. The company is the first to combine the reach and quality, high-impact media of television with digital media's precise audience, geographic, and contextual targeting.
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closed 3/2/2007 via PR Newswire

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired ADVO, Inc.

See 68 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Valassis completed its acquisition of ADVO, Inc., the nation's leading direct mail media company, for an acquisition price of approximately $1.2 billion (on a fully diluted basis), including the refinancing of approximately $125 million in existing ADVO debt.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis offers a wide range of marketing services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, technology companies and other customers with operations in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada. "
 target: ADVO, Inc.
ADVO is the nation’s leading direct mail media company, with annual revenues of nearly $1.4 billion. The company’s industry-leading targeting technology, coupled with its unparalleled logistics capabilities, enable retailers seeking superior return on investment to target.
price ($mm)
$1,200
rev ($mm)
$1,443
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$100
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0.8x
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12.0x
closed 9/20/2004 via BNC Analysis

Valassis Communications, Inc., purchased direct-mail division from Catalina Marketing Corporation

See 261 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Catalina Marketing Corp., which compiles consumer-preference lists from supermarket checkout information, said Monday that it sold its direct-mail division to Valassis Communications Inc. for cash.
buyer: Valassis Communications, Inc. (VCI:$2,081.67)
Valassis offers a wide range of marketing services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, technology companies and other customers with operations in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada. "
 seller: Catalina Marketing Corporation
Catalina Marketing was founded on the premise that the combination of access to consumers and insight into their actual purchase behavior would enable more effective, cost-efficient promotions than traditional marketing approaches.
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closed 11/27/2019 via BNC Analysis

Staysure, acquired PayingTooMuch.com

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synopsis: Staysure, the UK's most trusted travel insurance provider, has acquired a majority stake in PayingTooMuch.com, a UK-based insurance price comparison website. PayingTooMuch.com allows people to compare products from leading insurers and save money. PayingTooMuch.com provides comparisons for life insurance, pet insurance, travel insurance and more.
buyer: Staysure
Staysure is the UK's most trusted travel insurance provider. Staysure provides affordable specialist travel insurance that suits their customer’s individual needs. Staysure has helped millions of people explore the world while being fully covered regardless of their age or medical conditions. "
 target: PayingTooMuch.com
PayingTooMuch.com is a UK-based insurance price comparison website. PayingTooMuch.com allows people to compare products from leading insurers and save money. PayingTooMuch.com provides comparisons for life insurance, pet insurance, travel insurance, car insurance and home insurance.
price ($mm)
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closed 10/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

Omio Europe, acquired Rome2rio Pty Ltd

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Omio, Europe’s leading booking platform for multi-modal travel, has acquired Rome2rio, a door-to-door travel information and booking engine in Australia. Rome2rio helps people get to and from any location in the world. Their platform instantly displays all travel and booking options for the chosen destination.
buyer: Omio Europe
Omio is Europe’s leading booking platform for multi-modal travel. Omio allows people to find the fastest, cheapest and best travel options by train, bus and flight to thousands of cities, towns and villages across Europe. "
 target: Rome2rio Pty Ltd
Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine in Australia. Rome2rio helps people get to and from any location in the world. Their platform instantly displays all travel and booking options for the chosen destination, along with information about accommodation and things to do.
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closed 10/31/2019 via Bloomberg

mobilezone holding ag, acquired DEINHANDY.de

See 149 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: mobilezone Deutschland GmbH has purchased 55% shares in DEINHANDY.de (Mister Mobile GmbH) from co-founders Robert Ermich and Philion SE. Berlin-based DEINHANDY.de is an independent comparison portal for smartphones, tablets and tariffs.
buyer: mobilezone holding ag (SWX:MOZN:$1,212.25)
Established in 1999 and based in Switzerland, mobilezone holding ag offers the complete product line of mobile phones as well as price plans of all providers for mobile and fixed-line telephony, digital TV, and Internet. Independent consulting, services for individual and business customers. "
 target parent: Philion SE
target: DEINHANDY.de
Berlin-based DEINHANDY.de is an independent comparison portal for smartphones, tablets and tariffs: Find the best mobile phone with a suitable contract or use their all-round service for termination, contract change, contract renewal and much more!
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closed 10/30/2019 via BNC Analysis

Wirtualna Polska S.A., acquired AutoCentrum.pl S.A.

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synopsis: Wirtualna Polska SA (WP) has acquired 100 percent shares of Autocentrum.pl, a Polish automotive website and provider of video content and aggregation of product data for the automotive industry. WP, in turn, has experience building the largest automotive content website, Auto Cult.
buyer parent: Grupa Wirtualna Polska
buyer: Wirtualna Polska S.A. (WSE:WPL:$169.45)
Wirtualna Polska SA owns and operates a Website which offers online services such as e-mail, games, and more. Wirtualna Polska is one of the most popular websites in Poland. Wirtualna Polska SA was founded in 1995 by Marek Borzestowski and is based in Gdansk, Poland. "
 target parent: Oponeo.pl Spolka Akcyjna
target: AutoCentrum.pl S.A.
Autocentrum.pl is a Polish automotive website. AutoCentrum.pl was created based on the idea of ​​"users for users" and allows users to exchange information with other car enthusiasts. AutoCentrum is a provider of video content and aggregation of product data for the automotive industry.
price ($mm)
$2.44
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/23/2019 via Company Press Release

NewCorp Corporate Finance, acquired Huuto.net/Hintaseuranta.fi

See 476 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sanoma Media Finland has sold Huuto.net and Hintaseuranta.fi services. The businesses were sold to NewCorp Corporate Finance (ePrice Oy). Huuto.net is Finland's largest peer-to-peer classified ad service. Hintaseuranta.fi is Finland's largest product and price comparison service provides an unparalleled tool for tactical advertising.
buyer: NewCorp Corporate Finance
NewCorp Corporate Finance (ePrice Oy) provides a tool to help business executives and owners identify and measure key business value drivers. It allows executives to compare their company with other companies, both unlisted and those listed on European and US markets. "
 target parent: Sanoma Oyj
target: Huuto.net/Hintaseuranta.fi
Huuto.net is Finland's largest peer-to-peer classified ad service. Huuto reaches online shoppers who are making purchase decisions. Hintaseuranta.fi is Finland's largest product and price comparison service provides an unparalleled tool for tactical advertising.
price ($mm)
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/9/2019 via DGAP

Fast Finance24, acquired OK.de

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synopsis: Fast Finance24 Holding AG, a mobile payday loan and consumer credit lender in Germany, has acquired OK.de, a free e-mail provider in Germany. OK.de provides unlimited online storage, an organizer, online games, and more. Their comparison tool allows users to compare prices for electricity, gas, car rentals, DSL, and more.
buyer: Fast Finance24 (XTRA:CSY:$0.05)
Fast Finance 24 (FF24) is a mobile payday loan and consumer credit lender in Germany. FF24 provides tailored financial services to underbanked people facing short-term economic issue. They offer payday loans up to 400€ with a maturity period of up to 30 days. "
 target: OK.de
OK.de is a free e-mail provider in Germany. OK.de provides unlimited online storage, an organizer, online games, and more. OK.de also provides news about Germany, lifestyle, sports, and politics. Their comparison tool allows users to compare prices for electricity, gas, car rentals, DSL, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 10/9/2019 via BusinessWire

Medgen, Inc., will acquire Magnifind.ca

See 139 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Medgen, Inc., a Medtech and LifeSciences Company focused on commercialization and Investment, will acquire Magnifind.ca, a Canadian-owned tech company. Magnifind.ca offers a secure, one-stop online health and wellness platform that helps consumers to identify the best options and resources available to them.
buyer: Medgen, Inc. (OTCPK:MDIN:$0.00)
Medgen, Inc. is a Medtech and LifeSciences Company focused on commercialization and Investment. Medgen offers a range of Products, Solutions and Services for Sale and Licensing. Their products include printed and flexible electronics, smart bandages, eTextiles, artificial organs and more. "
 target: Magnifind.ca
Magnifind.ca is a Canadian-owned tech company that helps consumers find the vital health information and referrals they need. Magnifind.ca offers a secure, one-stop online health and wellness platform that helps consumers to identify the best options and resources available to them.
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closed 10/9/2019 via PR Newswire

Direct Response Media Group Inc., acquired Valassis Canada

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synopsis: Direct Response Media Group (DRMG), Canada's leading direct mail company focused on digitally-integrated, data-driven results, announced the acquisition of the Canadian subsidiary of Valassis, the leader in marketing technology and consumer engagement.
buyer: Direct Response Media Group Inc.
Direct Response Media Group (DRMG) is Canada's leading direct mail company focused on digitally-integrated, data-driven results. DRMG distributes to over 175 million homes annually through Solo and Shared Media products including the flagship brand, Money Saver. "
 target parent: MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
target: Valassis Canada
Valassis is the leader in marketing technology and consumer engagement. They work with over 60,000 companies and brands in a wide array of industries, partnering to anticipate consumer intent, inspire action, and create demand.
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EV / EBITDA
closed 9/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Geniuslink, acquired Kit

See 460 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Geniuslink, a provider of industry-leading affiliate linking services, has acquired Kit from Patreon, a crowdfunding membership platform. Kit is a social-shopping platform where influencers curate bundles of products they recommend. Kit is a community to discover and get interesting products for activities like traveling, DJing, cycling and more.
buyer: Geniuslink
Geniuslink provides industry-leading affiliate linking services to app developers, music labels and Internet marketers with international audiences. Geniuslink helps their clients earn more revenue by transforming Amazon and iTunes/App Store links into unified, globally-aware affiliate links. "
 target parent: Patreon
target: Kit
Founded in 2015, Kit is a social-shopping platform where influencers curate bundles of products (kits) they recommend. Kit is a community to discover, discuss and get interesting products, grouped into kits, for activities like traveling, DJing, cooking, cycling and more.
price ($mm)
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announced 9/11/2019 via BNC Analysis

Leboncoin, will acquire L’Argus

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synopsis: Leboncoin.fr, a leading classified ads site in France owned by Adevinta, is to acquire L'argus, a France-based weekly newspaper dedicated to the automobile industry, offering classified ads, auto news, a used vehicle value estimator, buying guides and more.
buyer parent: Schibsted Media Group
buyer: Leboncoin
Leboncoin.fr is a leading classified ads site in France. Leboncoin allows people to search and place ads for jobs, vehicles, real estate, electronics, pets, hospitality services, furnishings, clothing, events, and more. Leboncoin operates in 4 continents and has over 250 million visitors every day. "
 target: L’Argus
L'argus is a weekly newspaper dedicated to the automobile industry, offering classified ads, auto news, a used vehicle value estimator, buying guides and more. They are based in France.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$43
EBITDA ($mm)
$6
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
closed 9/4/2019 via BNC Analysis

Swegaming AB, acquired Kreditium AB

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synopsis: Swegaming, a leading affiliate marketing company in Sweden, has acquired Kreditium, a Swedish loan comparison website. Kreditium helps people to compare and find a loan that suits their needs. Their platform allows users to compare over 100 loans and over 10 credit cards.
buyer: Swegaming AB
Swegaming AB is a leading affiliate marketing company in Sweden. Their flagship products include comparison websites for credit cards, sports betting and loans. Swegaming helps businesses to drive traffic in a sustainable and responsible way. "
 target: Kreditium AB
Kreditium is a Swedish loan comparison website. Kreditium helps people to compare and find a loan that suits their needs. Kreditium makes it easy to compare all types of loans, including SMS loans, mortgages, and more. Their platform allows users to compare over 100 loans and over 10 credit cards.
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closed 8/29/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Bazaarvoice, Inc., acquired Influenster

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synopsis: Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading provider of product reviews and user-generated content solutions, has acquired Influenster, a product discovery and reviews platform. The acquisition combines Influenster’s engaged community of everyday consumers with Bazaarvoice’s industry-leading software and network of over 6,000 global brand and retailer websites.
buyer parent: Marlin Equity Partners
buyer: Bazaarvoice, Inc. (BV:$206.30)
Bazaarvoice helps brands and retailers find and reach consumers. Each month in the Bazaarvoice Network, more than one-half billion consumers view and share authentic consumer-generated content (CGC), including ratings and reviews and curated visual content, across 5,000 brand and retail websites. "
 target: Influenster
Influenster is a product discovery and reviews platform for consumers. The platform has more than 38 million product reviews, growing by one million monthly, written by nearly six million members.
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announced 8/7/2019 via Wall Street Journal

Fox Corporation, will acquire Credible

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synopsis: Fox Corp. has struck a deal to buy a majority stake in Credible Labs Inc., a marketplace for consumer-lending information. The San Francisco-based Credible, which is listed on the Australian market, helps consumers shop for loans for mortgages and schools from financial institutions.
buyer parent: The Walt Disney Company
buyer: Fox Corporation (FOXA:$11,389.00)
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. "
 target: Credible
Credible is a marketplace for consumer-lending information. The San Francisco-based Credible, which is listed on the Australian market, helps consumers shop for loans for mortgages and schools from financial institutions.
price ($mm)
$265*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

PickMe, acquired YAMU

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synopsis: PickMe, a Sri Lankan ride-hailing app, has acquired YAMU, an online guide for dining and entertainment in Sri Lanka. YAMU provides daily updated reviews with photographs for restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and more. Their reviews help people to separate the good from the bad, and the excellent from the extortionate.
buyer: PickMe
PickMe is a Sri Lankan ride-hailing app. PickMe allows users to easily book a ride at any time of day. PickMe features the best rates and the largest fleet of taxis in Sri Lanka. They offer bikes, tuk tuks, cars, vans, luxury sedans, and more. "
 target: YAMU
YAMU is an online guide for dining and entertainment in Sri Lanka. YAMU provides daily updated reviews with photographs for restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and more. Their reviews help people to separate the good from the bad, and the excellent from the extortionate.
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/31/2019 via BNC Analysis

Kleding BV, acquired StyleLounge GmbH

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synopsis: Kleding.nl, a Dutch operator of fashion comparison websites, has acquired StyleLounge, an easy-to-use fashion price comparison website in Germany. StyleLounge allows users to choose from over 600 online shops and compare prices, sizes, availabilities and colors for the same fashion product from different shops.
buyer parent: Lifull Co., Ltd.
buyer: Kleding BV
Kleding.nl is a Dutch operator of fashion comparison websites. Kleding.nl operates 25 websites under the Kleding.nl brand in the Netherlands and Fashiola worldwide. Kleding.nl aggregates over 18 million products from 1,000 different online stores across men's/women's wear, footwear and accessories. "
 target: StyleLounge GmbH
StyleLounge is an easy-to-use fashion price comparison website in Germany. StyleLounge allows users to choose from over 600 online shops and compare prices, sizes, availabilities and colors for the same fashion product from different shops.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/25/2019 via BNC Analysis

GoCo, acquired Look After My Bills

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synopsis: GoCo Group plc has announced that it has acquired This Is The Big Deal Limited (trading as Look After My Bills), the largest free energy auto-switching service in the UK. One, free, 2 minute sign-up to Look After My Bills sees users saving £253 on average on their gas and electricity bills.
buyer: GoCo (LSE:GOCO:$185.68)
GoCo Group plc operates an Internet-based price comparison Website for financial and non-financial products in the United Kingdom. The company’s Gocompare.com Website enables people to compare the costs and features of various insurance policies, financial products, and energy tariffs. "
 target: Look After My Bills
Look After My Bills is the largest free energy auto-switching service in the UK. One, free, 2 minute sign-up to Look After My Bills sees users saving £253 on average on their gas and electricity bills.
price ($mm)
$11
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

The Epicurean Club, acquired Inn Places

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synopsis: The Epicurean Club, a UK-based club focused on inns and pubs, has acquired Inn Places, a travel accommodation website in the UK. Inn Places features a handpicked collection of Britain's best inns and pubs with rooms. Inn Places offers detailed and current information on every inn to help travelers find the inn that best suits their needs.
buyer: The Epicurean Club
The Epicurean Club is a UK-based club focused on inns and pubs. The Epicurean Club provides their members with access to benefits, activities, and events when they stay at one of their inns or pubs. The Epicurean Collection is comprised of 21 boutique inns and 5 premium pubs. "
 target: Inn Places
Inn Places is a travel accommodation website in the UK. Inn Places features a handpicked collection of Britain's best inns and pubs with rooms. Inn Places offers detailed and current information on every inn to help travelers find the inn that best suits their needs.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 6/19/2019 via BNC Analysis

WeddyPlace, acquired Foreverly GmbH

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synopsis: WeddyPlace, an online marketplace for weddings in Germany, has acquired Foreverly, a German wedding planning platform that helps couples to save time and money. Foreverly allows couples to easily search for and find locations and services for their wedding, including catering, wedding photography, music, wedding cakes, flowers, and more.
buyer: WeddyPlace
WeddyPlace is an online marketplace for weddings in Germany. WeddyPlace provides a digital wedding planner that helps couples plan the most important day in their lives through a checklist, a budgetplaner and wonderful content. Their platform makes finding and booking vendors a breeze. "
 target: Foreverly GmbH
Foreverly is a German wedding planning platform that helps couples to save time and money. Foreverly allows couples to easily search for and find locations and services for their wedding, including catering, wedding photography, music and entertainment, wedding cakes, flowers, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/19/2019 via BNC Analysis

SureStart, acquired CompareGuru

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synopsis: Online insurance distribution company SureStart announced that it had acquired CompareGuru, an independent insurance comparison platform, from SA investment company Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru provides free, unbiased side-by-side quotes on short-term and long-term insurance products.
buyer: SureStart
SureStart Online Financial Services is the activator and Implementer of the Briisk Innovation in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Turkey and India. SureStart enables anyone to buy or sell digital financial services, instantly and seamlessly, by using the cloud-based Briisk Instant Transaction Platform. "
 target parent: Silvertree Capital
target: CompareGuru
CompareGuru is an independent insurance comparison platform from South African investment company Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru provides free, unbiased side-by-side quotes on short-term and long-term insurance products.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 6/6/2019 via GlobeNewswire

QuinStreet, Inc., acquired MyBankTracker

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: QuinStreet, Inc. has acquired MyBankTracker.com (MBT), a personal finance website that helps consumers make smarter banking and money decisions. MBT provides in-depth information for over 5,000 banks and credit unions, as well as comparison tools and recommendations to help consumers find bank accounts, savings products and loans.
buyer: QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST:$444.71)
QuinStreet, Inc. delivers online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. QuinStreet serves clients in large, information-intensive industry verticals where relevant, targeted media and offerings help visitors make informed choices and find products and services. "
 target: MyBankTracker
MyBankTracker.com (MBT) is an independent comparison website helping users make smart banking and financial decisions. Using both technology and money management expertise, MBT provides personal finance comparison tools and educates consumers to optimize their relationships with banks and lenders.
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Aucfan Co., Ltd.
Aucfan Co., Ltd.
Aucfan Co. Ltd. is Japan’s largest online auction price comparison and search website. aucfan.com allows users to compare, search, and analyze online auction and ecommerce product and price information, as well as to see the prices and numbers of transactions for products traded in the past.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$39.08
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.02
EBIT ($mm)
$1.28
Net Income ($mm)
$1.01
Employees
120
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KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.
KG Intelligence CO., LTD. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the information service business. The company is engaged in the publishing of information magazines for recruitment, housing, weddings and fishing. The company also distributes free papers with coupons to be redeemed.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$32.84
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.44
EBIT ($mm)
$1.67
Net Income ($mm)
$1.65
Employees
340
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