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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

See 900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 1/2/2020 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired Yellow Pear Press

See 1353 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Yellow Pear Press, a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target: Yellow Pear Press
Yellow Pear Press is a boutique publisher that specializes in lifestyle and regional titles as well as notecards and journals. Yellow Pear Press publishes beautifully designed books that inspire and delight book lovers who appreciate distinctive, insightful, witty, and playful books.
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closed 5/16/2018 via BNC Analysis

Lezen Acquisition, acquired Arcadia Publishing and The History Press

See 900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The newly formed investor group, Lezen Acquisition, announced the launch of a new book publishing venture with the acquisition of the nation’s leading publisher of local history and local interest, Arcadia Publishing, Inc.
buyer: Lezen Acquisition
Lezen Acquisition LLC is an investment group led by Michael Lynton and Lili Lynton to fund a series of book publishing acquisitions. "
 target: Arcadia Publishing and The History Press
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional books in the United States with a library of more than 14,000 titles. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, it publishes a combined 500 books each year.
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closed 5/22/2020 via BNC Analysis

Kelly Haug, acquired The Essential Guide

See 2432 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Essential Guide, an annual publication that highlights the arts, architecture, culture, fashion, history and lifestyle of Santa Fe and Taos, has changed hands. New owner Kelly Haug said she will not only continue publishing the guide, but also plans to revive the currently defunct Santa Fean magazine.
buyer: Kelly Haug
Kelly Haug is a “rising star” in Santa Fe’s business community. Haug and husband Martin, who have daughters ages 3 and 7, settled in Santa Fe in 2018. She formed two publishing companies – SF Publishing LLC and City Different LLC in early 2020. "
 target: The Essential Guide
The Essential Guide is an annual publication that highlights the arts, architecture, culture, fashion, history and lifestyle of Santa Fe and Taos. The Essential Guide brand also publishes local versions in the Pacific northwest, Napa Valley and the Charleston, SC/Savannah, GA market.
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closed 1/15/2020 via Company Press Release

Town Square Publications, LLC, acquired MetroMedia, Inc.

See 945 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Arlington Heights-based Town Square Publications has acquired Metro-Media Inc. of Fairway, Kansas, making Town Square the nation's largest publisher of chamber of commerce guides. MetroMedia partners nationwide with chambers of commerce to provide custom print, mobile, and online solutions.
buyer parent: Paddock Publications, Inc.
buyer: Town Square Publications, LLC
Town Square Publications is a custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers. "
 target: MetroMedia, Inc.
MetroMedia was founded in 1997 and is located in Fairway, Kansas. Their mission is to re-define custom media, and to provide outstanding, personalized customer service to all partners. MetroMedia partners nationwide with chambers of commerce to provide custom print, mobile, and online solutions.
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closed 10/2/2019 via Publishers Weekly

Mango Publishing, acquired CONARI PRESS

See 1310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mango Publishing, an innovative independent publisher, has acquired Conari Press from Red Wheel/Weiser, a publisher of occult and New Age books. Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues.
buyer: Mango Publishing
Mango Publishing is an innovative independent publisher. Mango's goal is to create high-quality books that explore new ideas and start conversations with their readers. Their books covers a broad range of topics, including new science, de-cluttering, creativity, lifestyle, personal growth, and more."
 target parent: Red Wheel/Weiser LLC
target: CONARI PRESS
Conari Press is a publisher dedicated to publishing books that make a difference in people's lives. Conari Press publishes in the areas of personal growth, spirituality, parenting and women's issues. Their books reveal, explore, and incite readers to grow spiritually and emotionally.
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closed 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis

PickMe, acquired YAMU

See 521 Comparable Transactions
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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closed 6/3/2019 via BNC Analysis

Paxton Media Group, purchased Log Cabin Democrat, 3 Arkansas weeklies from New Media Investment Group

See 1099 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Paxton Media Group has purchased the Log Cabin Democrat, a daily newspaper in Conway, Ark., along with three Arkansas weeklies in Clinton, Heber Springs and Newport. The Arkansas weekly newspapers are the Van Buren County Democrat in Clinton, The Sun Times in Heber Springs and the Newport Independent.
buyer: Paxton Media Group
Paxton Media, a family-owned company headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, owns more than 35 daily newspapers, a television station and numerous weekly publications across Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee. "
 seller: New Media Investment Group (NEWM:$1,588.44)
The Log Cabin Democrat is a daily newspaper in Conway, Arkansas, United States, serving Conway and Faulkner County and some surrounding areas. The three Arkansas weekly newspapers are the Van Buren County Democrat in Clinton, The Sun Times in Heber Springs and the Newport Independent.
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closed 1/15/2019 via PR Web

The Emerald Cost By Owner, acquired DestinFlorida.com

See 443 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Emerald Coast by Owner (ECBYO), a regional vacation rental-listing site for the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama, has acquired DestinFlorida.com, a website for people who love Destin and vacationing in the area. DestinFlorida.com is the #1 guide to the best Destin beach vacation rentals, restaurants, activities, shopping and more.
buyer: The Emerald Cost By Owner
Emerald Coast by Owner (ECBYO) is a regional vacation rental-listing site for the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama. ECBYO allows people to easily compare and pick the right vacation rental that meets their needs. ECBYO offers thousands of vacation rentals to choose from. "
 target: DestinFlorida.com
DestinFlorida.com is a website for people who love Destin and vacationing in the area. DestinFlorida.com is the #1 guide to the best Destin beach vacation rentals, restaurants, activities, shopping and more. The site aims to help people have a great vacation in Destin, Florida.
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closed 1/4/2019 via PR Web

Impress3 Media, acquired SFist

See 549 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Impress3, a diversified digital media producer, has acquired SFist from New York Public Radio, an owner and operator of leading public radio stations. SFist is a blog about San Francisco and the Bay Area. SFist is San Francisco's source for fun, witty, and serious news about restaurants, events, sports, politics, and more.
buyer parent: Impressions Holdings
buyer: Impress3 Media
Impress3 is a diversified digital media producer that seeks to use its proven track record in software-assisted content production & distribution to revitalize local news media. Impress3 owns and operates dozens of media publications from online industry magazines to local news websites. "
 target parent: New York Public Radio, Inc.
target: SFist
Founded in 2014, SFist is a blog about San Francisco and the Bay Area. SFist is San Francisco's source for fun, witty, and serious news. The blog provides news and updates about restaurants, events, sports, politics, and more.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB, acquired Printz Publishing AB

See 1507 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Norstedts Publishers, Sweden's oldest publishing house, has acquired Printz Publishing, a Swedish publisher. Printz Publishing mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. They also offer lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
buyer parent: Storytel AB
buyer: Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB (XSAT:STORY B:$46.02)
Founded in 1823, Norstedts is Sweden's oldest publishing house. The publishing program comprises fiction, non-fiction, academic, reference books and dictionaries. Norstedts comprises the imprints Rabén & Sjögren, B. Wahlströms, Massolit and Norstedts Kartor. "
 target: Printz Publishing AB
Founded in 2010, Printz Publishing is a Swedish publisher. The company mainly publishes fiction books that are well-written and smart feel-good novels with a touch of black humor. Printz also offers non-fiction books such as lifestyle books, cookbooks, biographies, and books about interior design.
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announced 8/22/2018 via BNC Analysis

VerticalScope Inc., will acquire RedFlagDeals.com

See 443 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Yellow Pages Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Limited has entered into an agreement to sell the assets related to the operation of its RedFlagDeals division to VerticalScope Inc. RedFlagDeals.com is the leading provider of online promotions and shopping tools to Canadians.
buyer parent: Torstar Corporation
buyer: VerticalScope Inc.
Founded in 1999, Verticalscope Inc. is a leading online media company that owns and operates 1400 + consumer resource sites and enthusiast social communities strategically positioned across verticals with high consumer engagement, significant consumer spending and strong blue-chip advertisers. "
 target parent: Yellow Pages Limited
target: RedFlagDeals.com
RedFlagDeals.com is the leading provider of online promotions and shopping tools to Canadians. They publish thousands of deals and coupons across more than 70 categories. The company has full-time staff dedicated to finding deals, coupons and freebies.
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closed 7/25/2018 via Company Press Release

Social Media LLC, acquired Chicagoist

See 549 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Social Media LLC, a company created by professional rapper Chance the Rapper, has acquired Chicagoist from WNYC, New York’s public radio station. Chicagoist is a blog that covers news, arts, events, food, culture, and everything else in Chicago. The blog covers things like deep-dish pizza rankings, City Hall politics, art openings, and more.
buyer: Social Media LLC
Social Media LLC is a company created by Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Jonathan Bennett), a professional rapper. The company aims to promote local investigative journalism, diversity, and representation for people of color in media. "
 target parent: New York Public Radio, Inc.
target: Chicagoist
Chicagoist is a blog that covers news, arts, events, food, culture, and everything else in Chicago. Chicagoist is dedicated to documenting the Second City and all its quirks. The blog covers things like deep-dish pizza rankings, vegan hotdog poetics, City Hall politics, art openings, and more.
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closed 2/28/2018 via Company Press Release

KPCC / Southern California Public Radio, WAMU 88.5, WNYC, acquired Gothamist LLC

See 549 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Leaders in public media—WNYC (New York), KPCC (Southern California),and WAMU (Washington, D.C.)—announced they have joined together to acquire key assets of Gothamist and its associated sites: LAist and DCist. The acquisition includes the story archives, internet domains, and social media assets from Gothamist, as well as DNAinfo.
buyer: WNYC
buyer: KPCC / Southern California Public Radio
buyer: WAMU 88.5
WNYC (New York), KPCC (Southern California), and WAMU (Washington, D.C.) are leaders in public media and operate public radio stations in their respective cities/states. "
 target: Gothamist LLC
Gothamist LLC owns and operates a network of city blogs that provide information about news, events, food, and entertainment for young urbanites. Independently owned and operated since 2003, the sites include Chicagoist.com, DCist.com, LAist.com, SFist.com and Gothamist.com in NYC.
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closed 1/24/2018 via Company Press Release

Valassis Communications, Inc., acquired Maryland Pennysaver

See 334 Comparable Transactions
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 1/10/2018 via Company Press Release

Penguin Random House, purchased Trade-Book Publishing Assets from Rodale, Inc.

See 1654 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, has purchased the trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books from Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company. The asset includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories.
buyer parent: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
buyer: Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House, the largest publishing group in the world, is devoted to the goal of nurturing a universal passion for reading, bringing authors and their works in touch with readers across the globe. Penguin Random House is present on 5 continents with about 250 labels and independent brands."
 seller parent: The Hearst Corporation
seller: Rodale, Inc.
The trade-book publishing assets of Rodale Books includes over 100 frontlist and 2,000 backlist titles. The titles include books in the wellness, lifestyle, fitness, and cookbook categories. The assets belong to Rodale Inc., a global health and wellness content company.
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closed 9/6/2017 via BNC Analysis

Zip.ch S.A., acquired Oeffnungszeiten.ch GmbH

See 505 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Online search portal ZIP.ch has announced the acquisition of the www.oeffnungszeiten.ch service, which belongs to Times.ch. With more than 300,000 visits a month, Oeffnungszeiten.ch is the most visited web site with opening hours in Switzerland. Oeffnungszeiten.ch is a free app that provides instant opening times of locations.
buyer: Zip.ch S.A.
ZIP.ch is the new 2.0 phone directory for Switzerland. It aims to offer users a simple and effective search tool covering all businesses and individuals listed in the Swiss YellowPages and WhitePages while encouraging business owners to claim and enhance their listing for free. "
 target parent: Times.ch
target: Oeffnungszeiten.ch GmbH
Öffnungszeiten.ch is the new interactive search engine for any location, company or restaurant in Switzerland. Öffnungszeiten.ch is a free app that provides instant opening times of a desired location! Find actual opening times in real-time.
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closed 7/28/2017 via BNC Analysis

Bonnier AB, acquired Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH

See 1316 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bonnier Media Deutschland GmbH has acquired all the shares of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH, a Munich-based book publisher. Münchner Verlagsgruppe has a portfolio of specialized publishing houses that cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
buyer: Bonnier AB
Bonnier is a media group working in TV, daily newspapers, business and trade press, magazines, film, books and digital media. With a base in the Nordic region and a substantial presence in the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Eastern Europe, Bonnier has operations in 15 countries around the world. "
 target: Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH
Münchner Verlagsgruppe is a medium-sized German book publisher that mainly publishes specialist books. Under the umbrella of Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH the publishing houses FinanzBuch, riva, Redline, mvg and mi-Wirtschaftsbuch, which cover a broad spectrum of content in economics and lifestyle.
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closed 6/21/2017 via Company Press Release

OwnLocal, Inc., acquired Wanderful Media

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: OwnLocal, a provider of an automated digital ad agency platform that powers hundreds of local media companies, has acquired Wanderful Media, a retail-focused mobile media company. Wanderful Media engages US consumers via their shopping apps, mobile and regional networks. They own and operate Find&Save, CoffeeTable, and the Wanderful Mobile Network.
buyer: OwnLocal, Inc.
OwnLocal turns media companies into sophisticated local digital advertising specialists. Their automated digital ad agency platform powers hundreds of local media companies, tens of thousands of small businesses, and their local ad network delivers more than 1 billion impressions every month. "
 target: Wanderful Media
Wanderful Media is a retail-focused mobile media company, engaging US consumers via their shopping apps, mobile and regional networks. Wanderful Media owns and operates Find&Save, CoffeeTable, the Wanderful Mobile Network and the Wanderful Regional Network.
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closed 6/14/2017 via BNC Analysis

AIM Media Midwest, LLC, purchased Ohio publishing & commercial printing assets from Civitas Media, LLC

See 3908 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AIM Media Midwest, LLC announced that it has acquired the print and online newspaper publishing assets and the commercial printing assets in Ohio from Civitas Media, LLC (“Civitas”). Civitas, headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, is a portfolio company of Philadelphia-based private equity investment firm Versa Capital Management, LLC.
buyer parent: AIM Media Management
buyer: AIM Media Midwest, LLC
AIM Media Midwest, LLC is an entity formed by Jeremy L. Halbreich and Rick Starks for the purpose of acquiring and growing the print, online and commercial printing operations previously owned by Civitas Media, LLC in Ohio (plus one daily newspaper in West Virginia). "
 seller parent: Versa Capital Management
seller: Civitas Media, LLC
The Ohio publishing and commercial printing assets includes seventeen (17) daily newspapers (16 in Ohio and 1 in West Virginia), fifteen (15) weekly publications and a variety of specialty publications including shoppers and magazines.
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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

See 900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 6/19/2019 via Company Press Release

Rowman & Littlefield, acquired Prometheus Books

See 83 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rowman & Littlefield, a leading independent publisher, has acquired Prometheus Books, a publishing company that provides readers with thoughtful and authoritative books in a wide variety of categories. Prometheus books publishes intelligent nonfiction books in several core categories, including popular science, philosophy, history, and more.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
Rowman & Littlefield is a leading independent publisher. They focus on academic publishing in the humanities and social sciences, government and official data, and educational publishing. In addition to print publishing they also specialize in creating e-book editions. "
 target: Prometheus Books
Prometheus Books is a publishing company that provides readers with thoughtful and authoritative books in a wide variety of categories. Prometheus books publishes intelligent nonfiction books in several core categories, including popular science, critical thinking, philosophy, history, and more.
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closed 4/1/2019 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Publishing Imprints from Finney Company

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rowman & Littlefield, an Independent book publisher, has acquired the publishing imprints of Finney Company, a publisher, distributor, and manufacturer of educational materials. The publishing imprints includes nearly 400 nonfiction titles produced by 12 Finney Company imprints, including Astragal Press, Finney Career, Anacus Press, and more.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
Rowman & Littlefield is a leading independent publisher. They focus on academic publishing in the humanities and social sciences, government and official data, and educational publishing. In addition to print publishing they also specialize in creating e-book editions. "
 seller: Finney Company
The publishing imprints of Finney Company includes nearly 400 nonfiction titles produced by 12 Finney Company imprints, including Astragal Press, Finney Career, Anacus Press, and Windward Publishing. Finney Company is a publisher, distributor, and manufacturer of educational materials.
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closed 3/20/2019 via Publishers Weekly

Rowman & Littlefield, acquired McBooks Press

See 91 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group has acquired McBooks Press of Ithaca, N.Y. McBooks’ extensive list of publications features genres of historical fiction, particularly naval and military fiction, nonfiction, healthy living and sports.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
Rowman & Littlefield is a leading independent publisher. They focus on academic publishing in the humanities and social sciences, government and official data, and educational publishing. In addition to print publishing they also specialize in creating e-book editions. "
 target: McBooks Press
McBooks Press has been publishing books independently for over 30 years. McBooks’ extensive list of publications features genres of historical fiction, particularly naval and military fiction, nonfiction, healthy living and sports. Most of their titles are also available as e-books.
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closed 12/19/2018 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Certain Trade Imprints and Trade Titles from Hal Leonard Corporation

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rowman & Littlefield has acquired certain trade imprints from the Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group. The trade imprints include Applause Theatre & Cinema Books; Amadeus Press; Backbeat Books; and Limelight Editions. The titles are titles are aimed at aspiring and professional musicians, producers, actors and pop culture fans.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under a dozen different imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences, and more. "
 seller parent: Seidler Equity Partners
seller: Hal Leonard Corporation
The certain trade imprints of Hal Leonard include Applause Theatre & Cinema Books; Amadeus Press; Backbeat Books; and Limelight Editions. The 3,200 active titles are aimed at aspiring and professional musicians, producers, engineers, directors, actors, and fans of pop culture.
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closed 6/30/2017 via BusinessWire

Ingram Content Group, Inc., acquired NBN International

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ingram Content Group, a US based service provider to the book publishing industry, has acquired Book Network Int’l Limited (NBN International), an international physical and digital book distributor, based in the UK.
buyer parent: Ingram Industries
buyer: Ingram Content Group, Inc.
Ingram Content Group Inc. got its start in 1964 as a textbook depository and has since grown and transformed into a comprehensive publishing industry services company that offers numerous solutions, including physical book distribution, print-on-demand and digital services. "
 target parent: Rowman & Littlefield
target: NBN International
NBN International is a UK based, publisher-focused distribution company with a winning philosophy of partnership, flexibility and affordability.
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closed 12/23/2015 via BNC Analysis

The Globe Pequot Press Inc., acquired Stackpole Books

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rowman & Littlefield has acquired Stackpole Books, the 85 year-old publisher of military and nature books. Stackpole, with offices in Harrisburg, Penn. and New York City, publishes about 90 books annually and has a backlist of approximately 1,000 titles. Stackpole will become an imprint of R&L’s Globe Pequot division.
buyer parent: Rowman & Littlefield
buyer: The Globe Pequot Press Inc.
Globe Pequot Press is a mid-sized publisher and distributor with deep roots in major category publishing. They specialize in outdoor recreation and leisure titles. "
 target: Stackpole Books
Stackpole Books is a venerable specialist publisher whose roots go back to the 19th century, based in Mechanicsburg, PA, near Harrisburg.
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closed 5/22/2014 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, acquired The Globe Pequot Press Inc.

See 131 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group ("R&L"), one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America, acquired Globe Pequot Press, a mid-sized publisher and distributor, from Morris Communications. The purchase adds approximately 2,500 titles and $20 million in sales to R&L.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under a dozen imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 target parent: Morris Communications Co. LLC
target: The Globe Pequot Press Inc.
Globe Pequot Press is a mid-sized publisher and distributor with deep roots in major category publishing. They specialize in outdoor recreation and leisure titles.
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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

See 900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 9/3/2008 via Company Press Release

Rowman & Littlefield, acquired Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing

See 461 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group of Lanham, Maryland, a leading academic and trade book distributor, announced the purchase of the assets of Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing from Haights Cross Communications of New York, New York.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. (RLPG) is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under a dozen imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 target parent: Great Hill Partners LLC
target: Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing
Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing is one of the nation's leading publishers of supplemental materials for teachers of PreK–5+.
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closed 4/29/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rowman & Littlefield, purchased Book Division from Down East Enterprises Inc.

See 900 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Down East Enterprise Inc. has sold its book division to Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Its book division includes Down East Books, Shooting Sportsman Press, Fly Rod & Reel Books and Countrysport Press.
buyer: Rowman & Littlefield
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent publishers and distributors in North America. The company publishes under more than twenty imprints in virtually all fields in the humanities and social sciences. "
 seller: Down East Enterprises Inc.
Down East Enterprise, Inc. is a multimedia company based in Rockport, ME. The company’s flagship publication, Down East: The Magazine of Maine, is the largest general interest paid circulation magazine focusing on life in the nation's north-easternmost state.
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closed 2/24/2021 via BNC Analysis

Funke Mediengruppe GmbH, acquired Onmeda.de

See 290 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Funke Mediengruppe, Germany's third largest newspaper and magazine publisher, has acquired from Onmeda.de gofeminin, a leading online portal for women in Germany. Onmeda.de is one of Germany’s leading health portals. Onmeda.de provides information on diseases & symptoms, medication, pregnancy, psychology, nutrition, and more.
buyer: Funke Mediengruppe GmbH
Funke Mediengruppe is Germany's third largest newspaper and magazine publisher with a total of over 500 publications in eight countries. They publish newspapers, women’s magazines, TV guides, advertising papers, books and more. "
 target parent: TF1 Group
target: Onmeda.de
Onmeda.de is one of Germany’s leading health portals. Onmeda.de reaches around 1.2 million unique users each month with its easy-to-understand information about health and medicine. The portal provides information on diseases & symptoms, medication, pregnancy, psychology, nutrition, and more.
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announced 10/30/2020 via Company Press Release

Francisco Partners Management LLC, will acquire MyFitnessPal

See 352 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Under Armour, Inc., a global leader in branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories, is to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners. MyFitnessPal is a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise.
buyer: Francisco Partners Management LLC
Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Francisco Partners has raised approximately $24 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 300 technology companies. "
 target parent: Under Armour
target: MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a smartphone app and website that tracks diet and exercise. The app uses gamification elements to motivate users. To track nutrients, users can either scan the barcodes of various food items or manually find them in the app's large pre-existing database.
price ($mm)
$215
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closed 9/11/2020 via BNC Analysis

PropertyHeads Group Ltd, acquired OurProperty.co.uk

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UK-based Property social network, PropertyHeads has purchased OurProperty.co.uk. OurProperty was founded in 2003 as a provider of house price information and has helped over 2 million people across the U.K determine the value of their home. The acquisition will add a further 700,000 users to PropertyHeads’ membership base.
buyer: PropertyHeads Group Ltd
PropertyHeads is the UK's fastest growing property community that empowers smarter property choices. PropertyHeads is the property social network bringing transparency, cost savings and increased collaboration to the world of property. "
 target: OurProperty.co.uk
OurProperty was founded in 2003 as a provider of house price information and has helped over 2 million people across the U.K determine the value of their home. Users can visit OurProperty to browse property price statistics specifically by postcode area.
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closed 7/30/2020 via Company Press Release

Cafeyn, acquired Blendle

See 3175 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cafeyn, the perfect app to read favorite magazines and discover new titles, has acquired Blendle, the Netherlands’ biggest news platform, to become the leading European newspaper and magazine information streaming platform.
buyer: Cafeyn
Cafeyn is the perfect app to read favourite magazines and discover new titles. Cafeyn provides easy access to a library of hundreds of magazines. Cafeyn now features a new Smart Reading function, for a more comfortable digital reading experience. "
 target: Blendle
Blendle is a Dutch online news platform that aggregates articles from a variety of newspapers and magazines and sells them on a pay-per-article basis. The key differences to similar websites is the ability for registered users to easily pay a small price per article.
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closed 5/28/2020 via BNC Analysis

Maple Media, purchased NOAA Hi-Def Radar from WeatherSphere

See 157 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Maple Media, a Los Angeles-based mobile media, advertising and technology company owning dozens of top apps and games on the Apple App Store and Google Play, acquired NOAA Hi-Def Radar, one of the highest grossing weather apps on the App Store, from WeatherSphere and The E.W. Scripps Company.
buyer parent: Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc.
buyer: Maple Media
Maple Media is a mobile media, advertising and technology company that owns hundreds of top mobile apps and games on the App Store and Google Play. Maple Media’s apps, including Player FM, ScanPro, Pic Stitch, Minesweeper Puzzle Bomb, and BlackJack21, reach more than 60M users worldwide every month."
 seller parent: The E.W. Scripps Company
seller: WeatherSphere
NOAA Hi-Def Radar is one of the highest grossing weather apps on the App Store. NOAA Hi-Def Radar, which is available on iPhone and iPad, is known for its precise weather features including sharp radar imagery, animated radar views and severe weather alerts.
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closed 4/2/2020 via BNC Analysis

Apple, Inc., acquired Dark Sky

See 157 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apple has acquired the beloved weather app Dark Sky. Dark Sky uses state-of-the-art weather forecasting to predict when it will rain or snow — down to the minute — at the users exact location, and presents it to them alongside the most beautiful radar visualizations they've ever seen.
buyer: Apple, Inc. (AAPL:$273,857.00)
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms—iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS—provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices. "
 target: Dark Sky
Dark Sky is a new kind of weather app. It uses state-of-the-art weather forecasting to predict when it will rain or snow — down to the minute — at the users exact location, and presents it to them alongside the most beautiful radar visualizations they've ever seen.
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closed 10/30/2019 via BNC Analysis

Verita Healthcare Group, acquired nBuddy

See 145 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Verita Healthcare Group, a technology company that harnesses the power of MedTech, Analytics and AI, has acquired nBuddy, a chronic disease management app built in Singapore and primarily focused on supporting the needs of the huge Asian population of people who have chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
buyer: Verita Healthcare Group
Based in Singapore, Verita Healthcare Group is a technology company that harnesses the power of MedTech, Analytics and AI, Verita’s diagnostics and digital health management technologies. They create platforms for precision, preventative, patient-centric healthcare. "
 target: nBuddy
nBuddy is a chronic disease management app built in Singapore and primarily focused on supporting the needs of the huge Asian population of people who have chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
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announced 9/24/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Boliga Gruppen A/S, will acquire DinGeo

See 372 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Boliga Gruppen, a Danish independent, listed media group, which is engaged in portal operations with a focus on the housing market as well as the provision of mortgage loans, will acquire DinGeo, a Danish company that collects geodata, presents it in an easy and clear format and releases it to ordinary Danes.
buyer: Boliga Gruppen A/S (CPSE:BOLIGA:$7.15)
Headquartered in Denmark, Boliga Gruppen is an independent, listed media group, which is engaged in portal operations with a focus on the housing market as well as the provision of mortgage loans via Reel Finans Ejendomskreditselskab A / S. "
 target: DinGeo
Headquartered in Denmark, DinGeo collects geodata, presents it in an easy and clear format and releases it to ordinary Danes. With DinGeo, homeowners can learn more about their own home and local area, while home buyers get information about a home they are interested in.
price ($mm)
$0.43
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closed 7/17/2019 via Company Press Release

Red Ventures, LLC, acquired HealthLine, Inc.

See 621 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Red Ventures, a portfolio of growing digital businesses that bring consumers and brands together, has acquired Healthline Media, a publisher of two of the four largest consumer health and wellness information sites in the world, reaching over 150 million visitors a month globally, more than any other online health publisher.
buyer: Red Ventures, LLC
Red Ventures is a portfolio of growing digital businesses that bring consumers and brands together through integrated e-commerce, strategic partnerships and 17 proprietary brands across the Financial, Home, Health, Education and Digital Services. "
 target parent: Summit Partners
target: HealthLine, Inc.
As one of the fastest growing consumer health information sites, Healthline.com advances Healthline's mission to be users' most trusted ally in their pursuit of health and well-being. Healthline provides socially inspired, medically reviewed and data-driven content.
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closed 5/16/2019 via PE Hub

Remedy Health Media, acquired Vertical Health, LLC

See 290 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Remedy Health Media, which is backed by Topspin Partners, has acquired Vertical Health, a publisher serving patients and healthcare professionals in the diabetes, mental health, back pain, and pain management areas.
buyer parent: Topspin Partners
buyer: Remedy Health Media
Remedy Health Media (Remedy) is a leading digital health and wellness platform that provides information-rich content and inspiring, emotionally engaging real-life stories that motivates millions of patients and caregivers to boldly navigate life-changing diagnoses and achieve better outcomes. "
 target: Vertical Health, LLC
Vertical Health publishes award winning brands focused in chronic disease. Their health information, tools and services help patients and healthcare professionals improve outcomes. Their brands include: EndocrineWeb.com, DiabeticLifestyle.com, PsyCom.net, and more.
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closed 2/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Dollars and Sense, acquired fundMyLife

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Personal finance media platform DollarsandSense.sg has acquired the Singapore-based fintech startup, fundMyLife. fundMyLife describes itself as a platform that intelligently connects consumers with financial advisers based on the financial planning questions that they ask.
buyer: Dollars and Sense
Based in Singapore, DollarsandSense educates people to make better financial decisions. Through their regional digital platform, they publish relevant content to help individuals stay informed on financial matters. "
 target: fundMyLife
fundMyLife is a Singapore-based insurtech startup that provides a Q&A platform for users to ask questions about financial advice. It also connects financial advisors to potential clients on the platform.
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closed 12/12/2018 via BNC Analysis

Google, acquired Where Is My Train

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Google has acquired Where is My Train, a train tracking mobile app run by the developers, Sigmoid Labs. It is one of the most-downloaded train-based apps in India with over 10 million downloads. It offers offline integration of Indian Railways and IRCTC timetables, using celltower information to locate trains.
buyer: Google (GOOGL:$171,704.00)
Google is a multinational corporation that is specialized in internet-related services and products. Google offers innovative search technologies that connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. "
 target: Where Is My Train
Where is My Train is a train tracking mobile app run by the developers, Sigmoid Labs. It is one of the most-downloaded train-based apps in India with over 10 million downloads. It offers offline integration of Indian Railways and IRCTC timetables, using celltower information to locate trains.
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closed 1/31/2019 via BusinessWire

Vivendi SA, acquired Editis

See 6224 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vivendi, a French integrated content, media and communications group, has completed the acquisition of Editis, a French group of publishing companies, from Grupo Planeta, a Spanish media group based in Madrid.
buyer: Vivendi SA (ENXTPA:VIV:$19,602.38)
Vivendi is an integrated content, media and communications group. The company operates businesses throughout the media value chain, from talent discovery to the creation, production and distribution of content. "
 target parent: Grupo Planeta
target: Editis
Editis holds leading positions in three segments of the French publishing business, in particular Literature (trade and mass market formats), Education (scholarly, scholastic aids, middle school, high school, university, legal and medical), and Reference (dictionaries and encyclopedias).
price ($mm)
$1,026
rev ($mm)
$855
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/14/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Enthusiast Gaming Inc., acquired Operation Sports

See 110 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc., a digital media company building the largest community of authentic gamers, has acquired the assets of Operation Sports LLC, one of the largest online sports video gaming news and community forums.
buyer: Enthusiast Gaming Inc. (TSXV:EGLX:$14.54)
Founded in 2014, Enthusiast is the fastest-growing online community of video gamers. Through the Company’s unique acquisition strategy, it has a platform of over 70 owned and affiliated websites and currently reaches over 75 million monthly visitors with its unique and curated content. "
 target: Operation Sports
Since its inception in 1998, Operation Sports has grown from a small community driven news site into an industry leading destination for sports video gaming enthusiasts to connect online.
price ($mm)
$0.35
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closed 11/7/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Credit Karma, acquired Noddle

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Credit Karma, a personal finance technology company, has acquired Noddle from TransUnion, a global risk and information solutions provider. Noddle is a free online and mobile credit report service in the UK. Noddle provides users with credit reports that include their credit history and information about how well they manage the money they borrow.
buyer: Credit Karma
Credit Karma is a personal finance company that's focused on helping everyone make financial progress. Whether they're interested in getting a better deal on a loan, looking for ways to save, or simply monitoring their credit, they offer a range of tools and personalized recommendations. "
 target parent: TransUnion LLC
target: Noddle
Noddle is a free online and mobile credit report service in the UK. Noddle provides users with credit reports that include their credit history and information about how well they manage the money they borrow. Users can also use Noddle to find out if they are eligible for any credit cards or loans.
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closed 11/2/2018 via PR Newswire

Hoffman Media, LLC, acquired The Martha Pullen Company

See 39 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hoffman Media, a privately held, leading special-interest publisher, announced it has acquired Martha Pullen Company and its catalog of books, patterns, teacher curriculums, in-person and online education events and Internet Embroidery Club, from F+W, a media and e-commerce company.
buyer: Hoffman Media, LLC
Hoffman Media, LLC (HM) is a privately held, leading special-interest publisher based in Birmingham, Ala. The company specializes in publications targeted to the women’s market and the large base of advertisers who seek a print, online and interactive medium to reach this attractive demographic. "
 target parent: Tinicum Capital Partners LP
target: The Martha Pullen Company
Martha Pullen Company imports and sells fabric, laces and machine embroidery CDs--wholesale and retail. It publishes books and patterns for sewing and related arts. MPC is primarily in the sewing, embroidery and related arts business with extensive educational events to teach these arts.
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closed 10/3/2018 via BNC Analysis

The Chernin Group, acquired MeatEater

See 274 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Chernin Group has acquired controlling stake in MeatEater Inc., a new outdoor-lifestyle company founded by Steven Rinella, author, podcaster and host of Netflix’s “MeaterEater” series. The Bozeman, Montana-based media company, caters to an audience of wildlife enthusiasts, providing a hub for hunting, fishing, food and conservation.
buyer: The Chernin Group
The Chernin Group, LLC (TCG) is a privately held, independent media holding company founded by Peter Chernin and based in Los Angeles, California. TCG has built, managed, operated, and invested in businesses in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors around the world since 2010. "
 target: MeatEater
MeatEater Inc., a Bozeman, Montana-based media company, formed in February 2018, caters to an audience of wildlife enthusiasts, providing a hub for hunting, fishing, food and conservation. MeatEater also creates a podcast and a series for Netflix that showcases hunting and cooking.
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announced 9/13/2018 via BusinessWire

iHeartMedia, Inc., will acquire HowStuffWorks

See 2628 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America which also has a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Stuff Media ("HowStuffWorks"), the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content, which includes the HowStuffWorks (HSW) podcasting business.
buyer: iHeartMedia, Inc. (OTCPK:IHRT.Q:$3,038.76)
iHeartMedia, Inc. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies. The company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events, on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities. "
 target: HowStuffWorks
Stuff Media ("HowStuffWorks") is the world's leading for-profit publisher of podcasts. With more than 25 shows, including Stuff You Should Know, Stuff You Missed in History Class, Atlanta Monster and now Cabinet of Curiosities, the Stuff Media team reaches audiences on every platform.
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closed 7/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

dely, Inc., acquired Startouts Inc

See 62 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dely, which operates the recipe video service Kurashiru, announced that it has acquired Startouts, which also operates a recipe video site Mogoo. Both companies are based in Tokyo, Japan.
buyer: dely, Inc.
dely, Inc. is a Japanese company that operates the online video recipe site, Kurashiru. They introduce a variety of tasty food recipes that color the dining table with cooking videos. Tens of millions of people watch and listen to the monthly recipe service in Japan. "
 target: Startouts Inc
Startouts Inc. is a Japanese internet and software development company that operates the site Mogoo, a video recipe site.
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New Media Investment Group Inc. {duplicate}
New Media Investment Group Inc. {duplicate}
New Media is focused primarily on investing in a high quality, diversified portfolio of local media assets, and on growing existing advertising and digital marketing businesses. They are one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the US.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$1,048.96
EBITDA ($mm)
$131.58
EBIT ($mm)
$69.66
Net Income ($mm)
$22.70
Employees
10117
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DesignOne Japan, Inc.
DesignOne Japan, Inc.
DesignOne Japan is an internet media company in Japan. DesignOne Japan operates Ekiten, one of the largest local information word-of-mouth sites in Japan. Ekiten enables people to find information and reviews for all kinds of shops and services, including restaurants, hair salons, dentists and more.
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$20.09
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.05
EBIT ($mm)
$3.92
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Ticker: ENXTAM:TMG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Telegraaf Media Groep N.V.
Telegraaf Media Groep N.V.
Telegraaf Media Groep N.V. (TMG) is one of the largest media companies in the Netherlands. Their publication brands include De Telegraaf, DFT, Telesport, Metro, Autovisie, Privé and VROUW. They also have radio and online video brands such as Sky Radio and Telegraaf VNDG.
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2017
rev ($mm)
$490.06
EBITDA ($mm)
$19.69
EBIT ($mm)
$7.23
Net Income ($mm)
$1.82
Employees
1484
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Ticker: OB:POL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Polaris Media ASA
Polaris Media ASA
Polaris Media ASA is a media group which owns thirty newspapers in Norway. Based in Trondheim, the group was established in 2008. Major newspapers owned by the group include Adresseavisen, Harstad Tidende, Troms Folkeblad, Sunnmørsposten and Romsdals Budstikke.
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$191.11
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.84
EBIT ($mm)
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Ticker: HLSE:KSLAV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keskisuomalainen Oyj
Keskisuomalainen Oyj
Keskisuomalainen Oyj is a Finnish media company. The Company publishes daily newspapers in central Finland and several other local papers, as well as a monthly paper for young readers.
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2018
rev ($mm)
$185.99
EBITDA ($mm)
$22.45
EBIT ($mm)
$13.25
Net Income ($mm)
$6.16
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825
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Ticker: TSE:2376
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scinex Corporation
Scinex Corporation
SCINEX CORPORATION is primarily engaged in the media business including publication of telephone directories and regional administration information magazines, operation of regional information portals over the Internet, travel plan products, and electronic commerce of ingredients for business use.
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2016
rev ($mm)
$119.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.44
EBIT ($mm)
$6.68
Net Income ($mm)
$3.60
Employees
761
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Ticker: HLSE:ILK2S
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ilkka-Yhtymä
Ilkka-Yhtymä
Ilkka-Yhtymä Group is a Finland-based media group. Their main products and services include two regional newspapers, five local newspapers, two free sheets, marketing and communications, and printing. Ilkka-Yhtymä Group is comprised of Ilkka-Yhtymä Plc, I-Mediat, and I-print.
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2019
rev ($mm)
$40.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.93
EBIT ($mm)
$1.16
Net Income ($mm)
$53.57
Employees
283
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Ticker: SEEK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TheDirectory.com, Inc.
TheDirectory.com, Inc.
TheDirectory.com is a diversified Local Internet search company that owns and operates a network of locally targeted category specific search destinations anchored by its Local business search engine www.TheDirectory.com.
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2007
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$0.03
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.53)
EBIT ($mm)
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Ticker: JSE:TBG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tiso Blackstar Group
Tiso Blackstar Group
Tiso Blackstar Group is a operating market-leading media, broadcast and retail marketing properties. They have strong exposure to the rapidly growing digital, broadcast and mobile markets, with a leading position in South Africa and a broad footprint across Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.
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2018
rev ($mm)
$274.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$30.09
EBIT ($mm)
$19.32
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3773
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Ticker: ENXTLS:CFN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cofina SGPS SA
Cofina SGPS SA
Cofina SGPS SA is a leading Portuguese media group. Cofina holds a portfolio of 5 newspapers, 4 magazines and a TV cable channel. Cofina aims to have a significant presence in all media areas in Portugal and other natural markets.
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2019
rev ($mm)
$95.71
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.16
EBIT ($mm)
$14.93
Net Income ($mm)
$7.68
Employees
735
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Ticker: KLSE:UTUSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kumpulan Utusan
Kumpulan Utusan
The Utusan Group is a media conglomerate in Malaysia. The group is engaged in publishing, printing, advertising, and online services. Their key newspapers include Utusan Malaysia, Mingguan Malaysia, Kosmo! and Kosmo! Ahad. The group also publishes the Mastika, Saji, Infiniti and Wanita magazines.
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2018
rev ($mm)
$47.46
EBITDA ($mm)
($38.66)
EBIT ($mm)
($42.95)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1630
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Ticker: AIM:TMO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time Out Group Ltd.
Time Out Group Ltd.
Time Out is the trusted global platform that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Operating in 108 cities, across 39 countries, it has an average monthly global audience reach of over 137 million across all platforms.
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2016
rev ($mm)
$47.44
EBITDA ($mm)
($20.88)
EBIT ($mm)
($23.70)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
390
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Ticker: TSE:2139
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chuco Co., Ltd.
Chuco Co., Ltd. is engaged in the magazine publishing business. It publishes business and lifestyle magazines. The company also organizes business seminars and events, such as lectures, concerts, symposiums and seminars, training, and implementation of various PR.
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2016
rev ($mm)
$66.43
EBITDA ($mm)
$5.04
EBIT ($mm)
$4.61
Net Income ($mm)
$3.07
Employees
286
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Ticker: SEHK:8238
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Winto Group (Holdings) Limited
Winto Group (Holdings) Limited
Winto Group (Holdings) Limited is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in outdoor advertising and print media. Winto Group's outdoor advertising business offers billboard, outdoor LED display, and vehicle advertising services. Their print media business includes automobile and lifestyle magazines.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2.12
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.66)
EBIT ($mm)
$4.77
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
16
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Ticker: OTCPK:MMPW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Multimedia Platforms Inc.
Multimedia Platforms Inc.
Multimedia Platforms Inc. (MMP), a Multimedia Technology and Publishing company that integrates print media with social media, that delivers information and advertising to niche markets. MMP delivers niche publications and online platforms that targets the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender population.
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2015
rev ($mm)
$0.76
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.32)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
10
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Ticker: CLCT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collectors Universe Inc.
Collectors Universe Inc.
Collectors Universe, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added services to the high-value collectibles markets. The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, trading cards, event tickets, autographs, memorabilia and stamps.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$44.43
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.43
EBIT ($mm)
$9.66
Net Income ($mm)
$5.12
Employees
200
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Ticker: OTCPK:TSMI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Sports Media, Inc.
Total Sports Media, Inc.
Total Sports Media, Inc. operates as a digital media and technology services company in the United States. The company offers audio and video streaming, and advertising services to Internet and terrestrial radio stations, and other broadcast content providers through its RadioLoyalty platform.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$0.19
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.54)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.78)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2
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Ticker: OTCPK:GPIW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STI Holdings, Inc.
STI Holdings, Inc.
STI Holdings, Inc. is a Nevada Corporation.
year
2015
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EBITDA ($mm)
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Ticker: JWN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nordstrom Inc.
Nordstrom Inc.
Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 207 U.S. stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 115 Full-Line Stores, 89 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques and one clearance store.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$15,478.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,592.00
EBIT ($mm)
$926.00
Net Income ($mm)
$437.00
Employees
0
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Ticker: WSM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an American publicly traded consumer retail company that sells kitchenwares and home furnishings. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$5,194.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$659.60
EBIT ($mm)
$478.68
Net Income ($mm)
$308.41
Employees
19400
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Ticker: YELGF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yell Group Ltd.
Yell Group Ltd.
Yell Group is a leading provider of digital services within the emerging local eMarketplace for consumers and SMEs across its operations in the UK, US, Spain and some countries in Latin America. They develop a broad range of digital services tailored to the converging needs of SMEs and consumers.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$3,013.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$881.36
EBIT ($mm)
$609.18
Net Income ($mm)
$74.94
Employees
13414
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Ticker: W
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wayfair LLC
Wayfair LLC
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. With one of the world's largest online selections of furniture, home furnishings and décor, including more than seven million products from over 7,000 suppliers, Wayfair helps people find the perfect product at the right price.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$2,868.04
EBITDA ($mm)
($99.40)
EBIT ($mm)
($125.47)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3809
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC is a luxury retailer dedicated to providing their customers with distinctive merchandise and superior service. Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment and the Online segment.
year
1998
rev ($mm)
$2,373.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$106.00
Employees
11800
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Ticker: DXM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dex Media, Inc.
Dex Media, Inc.
Dex Media, Inc. is the leading provider of marketing solutions for local businesses. They partner with local businesses across the U.S. to help them get found, get chosen, and get talked about. Dex Media offers website, print, mobile, social media, and search engine marketing solutions.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$1,815.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$639.00
EBIT ($mm)
($4.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4500
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Ticker: YELP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yelp
Yelp
Yelp connects people with great local businesses. Their users have contributed more than 71 million cumulative reviews of almost every type of local business, from restaurants, boutiques and salons to dentists, mechanics, plumbers and more.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$787.22
EBITDA ($mm)
$42.69
EBIT ($mm)
$15.69
Net Income ($mm)
$13.14
Employees
4256
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Ticker: TSX:Y
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yellow Pages Limited
Yellow Pages Limited
Yellow Pages Limited is a Canadian digital media and marketing solutions company that supports local economies by helping neighbourhood businesses reach new customers and foster stronger relationships with existing clients through its various media and products.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$630.09
EBITDA ($mm)
$148.94
EBIT ($mm)
$112.73
Net Income ($mm)
$32.61
Employees
3000
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Ticker: TSE:8005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scroll Corporation
Scroll Corporation
Scroll Corporation is a Japanese company that is primarily engaged in internet shopping sites and printed shopping catalogs. Their catalogs focus on fashion apparel. They operate a variety of shopping sites that offer cosmetics, brand named bags and accessories, kitchen goods, and furniture.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$531.31
EBITDA ($mm)
$22.32
EBIT ($mm)
$12.95
Net Income ($mm)
$6.38
Employees
621
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Ticker: GAIA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gaiam, Inc.
Gaiam, Inc.
Gaiam, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of lifestyle media and fitness accessories. The company dominates the health and wellness category and releases non-theatrical programming focused on family entertainment and conscious media.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$156.95
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.65)
EBIT ($mm)
($9.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
272
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Ticker: TSE:2376
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scinex Corporation
Scinex Corporation
SCINEX CORPORATION is primarily engaged in the media business including publication of telephone directories and regional administration information magazines, operation of regional information portals over the Internet, travel plan products, and electronic commerce of ingredients for business use.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$119.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$8.44
EBIT ($mm)
$6.68
Net Income ($mm)
$3.60
Employees
761
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Ticker: AIM:SGI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stanley Gibbons Group Ltd.
Stanley Gibbons Group Ltd.
Stanley Gibbons Ltd is the market leader in the stamp collecting market and the Gibbons name is synonymous with the hobby. Its catalogues are considered the standard reference guide for the stamp collecting world. The company also hosts live and online auctions and publishes magazines.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$88.38
EBITDA ($mm)
$12.15
EBIT ($mm)
$10.35
Net Income ($mm)
$3.03
Employees
293
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