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closed 8/1/2016 via Company Press Release

Corporation Service Company, acquired NetNames

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synopsis: HgCapital has announced that it has agreed the sale of NetNames, a leading provider of global brand protection and internet domain name management services, to CSC, a US-based, leading provider of business administration services to corporations.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: HgCapital
target: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions.
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closed 4/29/2014 via PR Newswire

NetNames, acquired WebIP

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synopsis: NetNames, the global leader in online brand protection and corporate domain name management, has acquired WebIP, a leader in corporate domain name management in the Australian market.
buyer parent: HgCapital
buyer: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions. NetNames also protects digital assets of global brands "
 target: WebIP
Web IP is an Australian based ICANN accredited registrar providing online brand management solutions to large corporate and Government organisations. The Web IP head office is located in central Melbourne, Australia, with a client base spanning Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.S.
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closed 7/31/2012 via BNC Analysis

Rebellion Media Group Inc, acquired Universal Properties Corp.

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synopsis: Rebellion Media has completed the acquisition of Universal Properties, a portfolio of direct navigation domains and established websites including osha.com, findanyone.com, HazwoperTraining.com and whmisdirect.com.
buyer: Rebellion Media Group Inc
Rebellion Media is a leading digital media company. They create and acquire digital media properties within their targeted categories (health & wellness, technology, entertainment and sports) and power them with an innovative content, traffic and monetization platform. "
 target: Universal Properties Corp.
Universal Properties Corp. is an online digital property company. They own and manage several thousand Top Level generic domain names for optimized paid search and web developement purposes. They also design and build out custom full-scale web services and innovative mobile applications.
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announced 9/26/2011 via BNC Analysis

HgCapital, will acquire Group NBT plc

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synopsis: London midmarket fund HgCapital LLP announced an agreed take-private offer for British Web-hosting company Group NBT plc. Group NBT plc provides domain name, Web hosting, brand protection, and other Internet related services worldwide.
buyer: HgCapital
HgCapital is a leading investor in the European private equity market. Successor to Mercury Private Equity, which was acquired by Merrill Lynch. Mercury Private Equity staff acquired the business from Merrill Lynch and renamed it HgCapital. HgCapital has funds under management of €2.5 billion. "
 target: Group NBT plc (GB:NBT:$79.47)
Group NBT plc provides domain name, Web hosting, brand protection, and other Internet related services worldwide. The company offers managed hosting services in the United Kingdom and continental Europe under the NetBenefit brand name.
price ($mm)[EV]
$221 [$211]
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$77
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$16
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closed 8/2/2011 via PR Newswire

Tucows Inc., acquired EPAG Domainservices GmbH

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tucows, a provider of domain names, email and other Internet services, announced that it has acquired all the shares of EPAG Domainservices GmbH from QSC AG. EPAG, based in Bonn, Germany, is an ICANN-accredited registrar with over 400,000 domains under management and is notable for offering over 200 Top Level Domains.
buyer: Tucows Inc. (TCX:$186.97)
Tucows Inc. provides domain names, email and other services through its extensive reseller network, called its OpenSRS group. OpenSRS manages over eleven million domain names and millions of email boxes through a reseller network of over 11,000 web hosts and ISPs. "
 target parent: QSC AG
target: EPAG Domainservices GmbH
EPAG Domainservices GmbH, based in Bonn, Germany, is an ICANN-accredited registrar with over 400,000 domains under management and is notable for offering over 200 Top Level Domains (TLDs).
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closed 2/24/2009 via BusinessWire

Sedo.com, LLC, acquired RevenueDirect

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sedo, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling domain names, announced the acquisition of RevenueDirect, a provider of top-tier domain parking services for professional domain investors. The acquisition of RevenueDirect’s substantial customer base significantly increases Sedo’s North American market share.
buyer parent: United Internet AG
buyer: Sedo.com, LLC
Sedo, an acronym for "Search Engine for Domain Offers," is the leading online marketplace for buying and selling domain names and websites. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Sedo has assembled the world's largest database of domain names for sale, with more than 7 million listings. "
 target parent: Dotster Inc.
target: RevenueDirect
RevenueDirect, based in Vancouver Washington, is a leading domain monetization service provider. We offer responsive personal service, keyword optimization flexibility, and detailed automated reporting with actionable intelligence about domain traffic.
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closed 11/23/2009 via Market Wire

Metatron, Inc., acquired PB Magic, Inc.

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synopsis: Metatron, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of PB Magic, Inc. Founded in 2000, PB Magic provides web hosting, design, development, custom programming, database integration, and PPC/SEC advertising campaign management to Fortune 500, public sector and small business clientele.
buyer: Metatron, Inc. (MRNJ:$0.20)
Metatron Inc. is a diversified internet holding company with a mission to harness the power of today's online and wireless consumer interactivity to make daily life easier, more productive and more entertaining for people all over the world. "
 target: PB Magic, Inc.
Founded in 2000, PB Magic provides web hosting, design, development, custom programming, database integration, and PPC/SEC advertising campaign management to Fortune 500, public sector and small business clientele.
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$0.78
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closed 12/28/2009 via BusinessWire

Alibaba.com Corporation, acquired China Civilink

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synopsis: Alibaba.com has completed a share purchase agreement of China Civilink which operates as HiChina Web Solutions, a leading eCommerce company that provides domain name registration. This was the first of a two phase deal with Alibaba.com acquiring 85 percent of HiChina.
buyer: Alibaba.com Corporation (BABA:$68,951.68)
Alibaba.com is China's leading e-commerce company, operating the world's largest online marketplaces for both international and domestic China trade, as well as China's most popular online payment system, AliPay. "
 target parent: SYNNEX Information Technologies
target: China Civilink
China Civilink operates as HiChina Web Solutions, and is the leading Internet application service provider in China. HiChina provides comprehensive Internet application services to businesses, including domain services, hosting services, and email systems.
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closed 12/31/2007 via BusinessWire

Oversee.net, acquired Moniker Online Services LLC

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synopsis: Oversee.net, a leading technology-driven online marketing solutions company, and Moniker®, one of the fastest-growing providers of domain name registration, domain asset management, and monetization services, announced that Oversee has acquired Moniker. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Oversee.net
Oversee.net is a technology-driven online media company that delivers innovative advertising and marketing solutions to the search (information.com), display advertising (revenue.net), and lead generation (low.com and degrees.com) segments. "
 target parent: Seevast, Corp
target: Moniker Online Services LLC
Moniker.com is one of the top 3 fastest growing ICANN Accredited domain name registrars, offering domain registration, domain name sales and escrow, domain traffic monetization, website hosting and domain portfolio management services for individuals and businesses.
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closed 3/5/2007 via BusinessWire

NameMedia, Inc., acquired SmartName.com

See 446 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NameMedia has acquired SmartName.com, one of the pioneers in providing monetization services for owners of high value domain name portfolios. As advisors to NameMedia , SmartName founders Ari Goldberger and Lawrence Fischer will continue to drive the strategy, innovation and customer service that has made SmartName an industry leader.
buyer parent: Highland Capital Holdings Corporation
buyer: NameMedia, Inc.
NameMedia is the industry leader in Direct Search and the marketplace for premium domain names. The company leverages the power of Direct Search through a proprietary publishing platform that creates revenue-generating search destinations. "
 target: SmartName.com
SmartName.com is a pioneer in providing monetization services for owners of high value domain name portfolios. We will work closely with you to reap the full potential of your investment with your domain name network that enhances the brand value of your domains and increases overall traffic.
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announced 8/8/2006 via Company Press Release

Seevast, Corp, will acquire Moniker Online Services LLC

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synopsis: Seevast has announced the acquisition of Moniker.com, the industry leader in domain sales and asset management, which includes domain name registration and management, live domain auctions, escrow, appraisals and domain traffic monetization services.
buyer: Seevast, Corp
Seevast will be managed by experienced, industry-recognized professionals to provide innovative Web-based marketing services for its clients. "
 target: Moniker Online Services LLC
Moniker.com is one of the top 3 fastest growing ICANN Accredited domain name registrars, offering domain registration, domain name sales and escrow, domain traffic monetization, website hosting and domain portfolio management services for individuals and businesses.
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closed 10/20/2021 via BusinessWire

VerticalScope Inc., acquired ProBoards, Inc.

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synopsis: Toronto-based VerticalScope Holdings Inc. has acquired ProBoards, a platform that allows users to create and operate their own online communities for free. ProBoards' platform supports hundreds of individual communities covering a wide range of subjects and represents an exciting new growth driver for VerticalScope.
buyer: VerticalScope Inc. (TSX:FORA:$63.87)
Based in Toronto, VerticalScope is a technology company that has built and operates a cloud-based digital platform for online enthusiast communities in high-consumer spending categories. "
 target: ProBoards, Inc.
ProBoards is the largest host of free forums on the Internet, providing the best forums and customer service to help online communities thrive. Since its launch, ProBoards' proprietary software has led the industry in feature advancements and continues to set the mark for innovation.
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closed 11/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

Google, acquired CloudSimple

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synopsis: Google has acquired CloudSimple, a company that provides a service to the world’s leading cloud vendors to deploy and manage workloads in a dedicated, private cloud in public clouds. With the full support of Microsoft and VMware, the first offering is a service for VMware.
buyer: Google (GOOGL:$257,637.00)
Google is a multinational corporation that is specialized in internet-related services, products, and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome and YouTube. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. "
 target: CloudSimple
CloudSimple provides a service to the world’s leading cloud vendors to deploy and manage workloads in a dedicated, private cloud in public clouds. With the full support of Microsoft and VMware, the first offering is a service for VMware.
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closed 6/30/2011 via BusinessWire

Dimension Data Holdings plc, acquired OpSource, Inc.

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synopsis: Dimension Data announced that it has acquired OpSource, an enterprise cloud company, in a deal that will see Dimension Data, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Holdings, accelerate its cloud computing services offerings.
buyer parent: NTT Communications Corporation
buyer: Dimension Data Holdings plc
Dimension Data plc, a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact center technologies. "
 target: OpSource, Inc.
OpSource delivers Web applications and software-as-a-service for on-demand companies, with hundreds of applications, millions of users and billions of transactions supported daily. OpSource On-Demand, the leading platform for Web application delivery, is defining how Web-based software is delivered.
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closed 5/20/2019 via PR Newswire

CherryRoad Technologies, acquired Superb Internet Corp.

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synopsis: CherryRoad Technologies Inc., a leading integrator of enterprise software and digital technology solutions, has acquired Superb Internet Corp., a leading provider of cloud hosting and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) services to global clients, worldwide.
buyer: CherryRoad Technologies
CherryRoad Technologies is a leading integrator of enterprise software and digital technology solutions. CherryRoad Technologies provides comprehensive systems integration and consulting services that maximize their client's enterprise performance. "
 target: Superb Internet Corp.
Superb Internet is a leading provider of cloud hosting and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) services to global clients. Superb Internet provides a comprehensive range of services, including domain registration and web-site hosting, colocation, bandwidth, dedicated servers, and cloud hosting.
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closed 7/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Globalpark GmbH, acquired WP-Experts GMBH

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synopsis: Globalpark, a leading provider of panel community and survey software, has acquired award-winning rich Internet application and business portal designers, WP-Experts. The acquisition adds manpower and expertise to the software development team, and WP-Experts' two principals will join the Globalpark executive board.
buyer: Globalpark GmbH
Globalpark provides panel community and survey software that enables organizations to manage what matters across the enterprise. By capturing feedback and tracking behaviour of customers, employees and partners, they gain insights that drive better business decisions. "
 target: WP-Experts GMBH
WP-Experts design and implement custom enterprise portals for international clients like Bayer, UBS, Generali and PricewaterhouseCoopers. They have a strong focus on Rich Internet Applications (RIA) and Rapid Application Development (RAD).
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cancelled 6/21/2006 via Reuters

Web.com, Inc., cancelled an acquisition of WebSource Media, LLC.

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synopsis: Web.com Inc. said it has filed to rescind its recent acquisition of privately held WebSource Media LLC, announced about a month ago. The company said U.S. Federal Trade Commission had recently filed a sealed action against WebSource Media and its members, alleging unfair business practices prior to the acquisition.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com, Inc., formerly Interland, Inc., is the leading destination for the simplest, yet most powerful solutions for websites and web services. Web.com offers do-it-yourself and professional website design, website hosting, ecommerce, web marketing and email. "
 target: WebSource Media, LLC.
There are still thousands of businesses and organizations that do not utilize the power of the Internet. With customers of every type in every state, WebSource Media has set the pace for the Web site creation industry.
price ($mm)
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$9
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closed 1/7/2013 via BusinessWire

Demand Media, Inc., acquired Name.com

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Demand Media®, a leading digital media company, announced the acquisition of Denver-based Name.com, a domain name registrar known for its strong retail footprint, award-winning customer service and creative spirit. The acquisition is intended to expand Demand Media’s platform as it prepares for the historic release of new Top Level Domains.
buyer: Demand Media, Inc. (DMD:$154.96)
Demand Media, Inc. is a leading digital media company that informs and entertains one of the internet’s largest audiences, helps advertisers find innovative ways to engage with their customers and enables publishers to expand their online presence. "
 target: Name.com
Founded in 2003, Name.com customers have registered nearly 1.5 million domains, and use the company’s tools and services to grow their online presence. Name.com provides a direct channel to reach consumers and small businesses as they develop and manage their online identities.
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closed 10/28/2011 via GlobeNewswire

Web.com, Inc., acquired Network Solutions, LLC

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synopsis: Web.com Group, Inc., a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Network Solutions from NetSol Holdings LLC. Network Solutions offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
buyer: Web.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:WEB:$750.88)
Web.com Group, Inc. is a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small and medium businesses. Web.com meets the needs of small and medium businesses anywhere along their lifecycle by offering a full range of online services and support. "
 target parent: General Atlantic, LLC
target: Network Solutions, LLC
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
price ($mm)
$794
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$90
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closed 3/8/2007 via BusinessWire

General Atlantic, LLC, acquired Network Solutions, Inc.

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Network Solutions, the leading provider of online solutions for small businesses, announced that General Atlantic, a leading global private equity firm, has completed its transaction to acquire Network Solutions from Najafi Companies (formerly Pivotal Private Equity). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: General Atlantic, LLC
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. GA combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers. "
 target parent: Najafi Companies
target: Network Solutions, Inc.
Network Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of online solutions for small businesses who want to be found on the Internet or sell online, and the pioneer of the domain name registration service, offers a full range of Web-related servicess, including e-mail and domain name registration services.
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closed 8/1/2016 via Company Press Release

Corporation Service Company, acquired NetNames

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HgCapital has announced that it has agreed the sale of NetNames, a leading provider of global brand protection and internet domain name management services, to CSC, a US-based, leading provider of business administration services to corporations.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: HgCapital
target: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions.
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closed 4/29/2014 via PR Newswire

NetNames, acquired WebIP

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NetNames, the global leader in online brand protection and corporate domain name management, has acquired WebIP, a leader in corporate domain name management in the Australian market.
buyer parent: HgCapital
buyer: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions. NetNames also protects digital assets of global brands "
 target: WebIP
Web IP is an Australian based ICANN accredited registrar providing online brand management solutions to large corporate and Government organisations. The Web IP head office is located in central Melbourne, Australia, with a client base spanning Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.S.
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closed 8/1/2016 via Company Press Release

Corporation Service Company, acquired NetNames

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HgCapital has announced that it has agreed the sale of NetNames, a leading provider of global brand protection and internet domain name management services, to CSC, a US-based, leading provider of business administration services to corporations.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: HgCapital
target: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions.
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closed 1/9/2015 via BusinessWire

Corporation Service Company, purchased eRecording Submitter Business from PropertyInfo Corporation

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synopsis: Corporation Service Company® (CSC®), a leading provider of electronic document recording (eRecording) services nationwide, announced that it has acquired the eRecording submitter business of PropertyInfo Corporation®. PropertyInfo was one of the first companies to offer eRecording services and is looking forward to CSC building upon its success.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 seller parent: Stewart Information Services Corp
seller: PropertyInfo Corporation
PropertyInfo’s eRecording submitter business was one of the first to offer electronic document recording (eRecording) services. These services are offered to the real estate, closing, and mortgage industry.
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closed 11/5/2014 via BusinessWire

Corporation Service Company, acquired IP Mirror

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synopsis: CSC® Digital Brand Services announced that it has acquired IP Mirror, a Singapore-based provider of corporate domain name registration and online brand protection services. IP Mirror was formed in 2000 and has grown into a regional leader on the strength of its corporate domain management and brand protection services.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target: IP Mirror
IP Mirror was incorporated in 2000 as an Intellectual Assets Management company to manage the online assets of clients. They are known and trusted for the provision of Domain Name Registration Services, and ensure the online protection of their client's brand against trademark infringement.
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closed 3/12/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Corporation Service Company, acquired Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services

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synopsis: Corporation Service Company announced that it has acquired the Digital Brand Services (DBS) division of Melbourne IT. Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services Inc. offers online brand monitoring and protection services. It helps companies manage their online presence and maximize the value of their online assets.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: Melbourne IT Ltd.
target: Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services
Melbourne IT Digital Brand Services are leaders in corporate domain name management, online brand protection, promotion and security. They offer specialized expertise and analytical capability to help companies make smarter decisions to manage their online presence.
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$142
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$57
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closed 3/12/2012 via PE Hub

Corporation Service Company, acquired Ingeo Systems Inc.

See 220 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Corporation Service Company, a leading provider of business, legal and financial solutions, announced its acquisition of Ingeo Systems Inc., the nation’s top provider of electronic real estate document recording (eRecording) services.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target: Ingeo Systems Inc.
Ingeo Systems Inc. is the nation’s top provider of electronic real estate document recording (eRecording) services. The company offers eRecording software solutions for both real estate document submitters and recorders.
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closed 12/12/2011 via Yahoo, Inc.

Corporation Service Company, acquired MLM Information Services LLC

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synopsis: Corporation Service Company®, a leading provider of global business, legal and financial solutions, announced that it has completed its acquisition of MLM Information Services, the industry’s foremost corporate tax management services provider.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: MLM Information Services LLC
MLM Information Services LLC is a leading provider of corporate tax software solutions through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Corptax Inc. and Tax Compliance Inc., which provide software, information and services to corporate tax departments and professional services firms.
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closed 3/23/2007 via BusinessWire

Corporation Service Company, acquired NameProtect Inc.

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synopsis: Corporation Service Company, a privately-held company and leading provider of legal and financial services to corporations and law firms, has acquired NameProtect, a privately-held leader of digital brand management solutions for the Global 2000.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company, a privately-held company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, is a leading provider of legal and financial services for many of the world’s largest companies and law firms. "
 target parent: Mason Wells
target: NameProtect Inc.
NameProtect, a digital brand management company, provides a comprehensive suite of trademark clearance and advanced monitoring services that support the entire life cycle of a brand in today’s digital economy.
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closed 5/4/2006 via BusinessWire

CSC, purchased Corporate Services Division from Register.com

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synopsis: Register.com, a leading provider of domain name registration and Internet services, today announced the sale of its Corporate Services Division to Corporation Service Company, a privately-held firm and leading provider of financial and legal services to corporations and law firms.
buyer: CSC
Corporation Service Company, a privately-held company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, is a leading provider of legal and financial services for many of the world’s largest companies and law firms. "
 seller parent: Vector Capital
seller: Register.com
Register.com, Inc. is a leading provider of global domain name registration and Internet services for businesses and consumers that wish to have a unique address and branded identity on the Internet.
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closed 8/1/2016 via Company Press Release

Corporation Service Company, acquired NetNames

See 441 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HgCapital has announced that it has agreed the sale of NetNames, a leading provider of global brand protection and internet domain name management services, to CSC, a US-based, leading provider of business administration services to corporations.
buyer: Corporation Service Company
Corporation Service Company provides matter management, corporate compliance, and trustee services; corporate identity protection services to top global brands; and due diligence and transactional services to the world’s largest financial institutions. "
 target parent: HgCapital
target: NetNames
NetNames is a leader in online brand protection protecting the digital presence of brands across the globe. NetNames offers leading end-to-end brand protection solutions, corporate domain name management, and online security solutions.
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closed 3/15/2022 via BNC Analysis

Epiq Systems, Inc., acquired Fireman & Company

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synopsis: Epiq, a global technology-enabled services leader to the legal industry and corporations, announced that it has acquired Fireman & Company, a leading legal industry management consulting firm. Fireman & Company advises the world’s most innovative law firms and corporations.
buyer: Epiq Systems, Inc. (EPIQ:$529.71)
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. "
 target: Fireman & Company
Fireman & Company is a legal industry-focused management consulting firm. They are advisors to the world’s most innovative law firms and corporations, and their mission is to help clients make substantial, distinctive, and lasting improvements in performance.
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closed 11/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

Epiq Systems, Inc., acquired Hyperion Global Partners

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synopsis: Epiq, the multi-stream legal services company, has acquired Hyperion Global Partners, a global business and technology advisory practice for legal operations and transformation. The Hyperion acquisition also includes Hyperion Research, the analyst-driven unit of Hyperion Global Partners focused on legal solutions market intelligence.
buyer: Epiq Systems, Inc. (EPIQ:$529.71)
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. "
 target: Hyperion Global Partners
Hyperion Global Partners is a business and technology advisory practice for legal operations and transformation. Hyperion advises Law Firms, Global 1000 Corporations and other legal service organizations to make intelligent decisions about how to achieve operational performance excellence.
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announced 2/8/2012 via PE Hub

Welocalize, will acquire Park IP Translations

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synopsis: Riverside Partners, a Boston based private equity firm, announced that it has come to agreement to make a significant investment in Park IP Translations, the market leader in the highly technical field of patent translation. The investment will be made through Riverside Partners’ portfolio company, Welocalize.
buyer parent: Riverside Partners, LLC.
buyer: Welocalize
Welocalize offers integrated globalization services and products for the fluid and rapid deployment of enterprise content and applications to international markets. It provides globalization consulting, translation, localization, testing solutions and enterprise translation management tools. "
 target: Park IP Translations
Park IP Translations is a language services company that serves the legal intellectual property services community through translation, interpretation, and consultancy services. Park is headquartered in New York City and possesses a network of offices and supplier relationships worldwide.
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closed 2/6/2019 via PR Newswire

BV Investment Partners, acquired Intelliteach

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synopsis: BV Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on the business services, software and IT services sectors, announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Intelliteach, a leading, global provider of tech enabled, business process outsourcing solutions for law and accounting firms.
buyer: BV Investment Partners
BV Investment Partners is currently investing its ninth private equity fund. The firm is one of the oldest and most experienced sector-focused private equity firms in North America. The company actively targets investments in the business services and information technology services industries. "
 target parent: Dominus Capital, L.P.
target: Intelliteach
Intelliteach is a leading global provider of intelligent outsourcing solutions to more than 300 firms in the legal and accounting markets. They provide secure, scalable solutions by best in class technology platforms and their multi service solutions help to position law firms for financial success.
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closed 7/16/2021 via PR Newswire

Frontline Managed Services, acquired InvoicePrep

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synopsis: Frontline Managed Services has acquired InvoicePrep, an outsourced eBilling and invoice service for law firms. In addition to law firm financial expertise, InvoicePrep also brings its proprietary workflow solution and Invoice Compliance & Revenue Management software that proficiently manages invoice compliancy to Outside Counsel Guidelines.
buyer parent: BV Investment Partners
buyer: Frontline Managed Services
Frontline Managed Services is the leading global provider of outsourcing solutions in the legal industry, including administrative managed services, financial managed services, and IT managed services. "
 target: InvoicePrep
InvoicePrep helps law firms prepare more compliant, more effective e-billed invoices with less internal resources. InvoicePrep's system leverages a combination of cutting-edge technology and professionals with extensive legal invoice compliance and e-billing software experience.
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closed 4/28/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Xact Data Discovery, acquired Paralaw UK Limited

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synopsis: Xact Data Discovery (XDD), a leading international provider of eDiscovery, data management and managed review services for law firms and corporations, acquired Paralaw, a UK-based legal outsourcing company providing managed review staffing, eDiscovery and contracts management services to law firms and corporations.
buyer parent: JLL Partners
buyer: Xact Data Discovery
Xact Data Discovery (XDD) is a leading international provider of eDiscovery, data management and managed review services for law firms and corporations. XDD helps clients optimize their eDiscovery matters by orchestrating precision communication between people, processes, technology and data. "
 target: Paralaw UK Limited
Paralaw is a UK-based legal outsourcing company providing managed review staffing, eDiscovery and contracts management services to law firms and corporations.
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closed 12/12/2018 via Company Press Release

Elevate Services, Inc., acquired Sumati Group

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synopsis: Law company Elevate Services announced the acquisition of Sumati Group, a leading provider of contract lifecycle management (CLM) managed services. Sumati Group is the leading global provider of contract analysis, review and migration and CLM technology managed services.
buyer: Elevate Services, Inc.
Elevate Services is a global law company, providing consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms. The company’s team of lawyers, engineers, consultants and business experts extend and enable the resources and capabilities of customers worldwide. "
 target: Sumati Group
Sumati Group is the leading global provider of contract analysis, review and migration and CLM technology managed services. Providing support across all industries, contract types and CLM platforms, Sumati has substantively analyzed and reviewed over six million contract documents.
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