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infoUSA, Inc., acquired Millard Group

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, today announced the acquisition of Millard Group of Petersborough, New Hampshire. Founded in 1977, Millard is a premiere brand in the list brokerage and management business with a blue chip client base.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Millard Group
Millard Group manages a full spectrum of domestic and international mailing lists, databases, e-mail and telemarketing files, providing comprehensive list management services for catalog, publishing, continuity, and fundraising clients.
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closed 11/15/2018 via PR Web

Blockthrough, acquired PageFair

See 102 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blockthrough, a Toronto-based leading Adblock Revenue Recovery platform for publishers, announced its acquisition of PageFair, an industry pioneer in publisher adblock solutions based in Dublin, Ireland.
buyer: Blockthrough
Founded in 2015, Toronto-based Blockthrough is the world’s leading Adblock Revenue Recovery platform for publishers. Blockthrough helps publishers recover revenue lost to adblocking by creating safe, unintrusive ad experiences that leverage the publisher's existing monetization partners. "
 target: PageFair
Founded in 2012, PageFair launched the world’s first adblock measurement and adblock revenue recovery product and has served as the go-to source of information and insights on adblocking to the industry at large. They are based in Dublin, Ireland.
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closed 1/10/2018 via Company Press Release

BlueVenn, acquired LEAP Media Solutions

See 10 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BlueVenn has announced the purchase of LEAP Media Solutions (LEAP), a provider of customer analytics and marketing campaign services for the US media industry. The acquisition will strengthen BlueVenn’s presence in the media and publishing market, which already boasts over 200 newsmedia brands operating the BlueVenn Customer Data Platform.
buyer: BlueVenn
BlueVenn provide multi-channel campaign management software. The BlueVenn browser-based tool collects, structures and analyzes infinite data sources into a Single Customer View. This empowers everyday marketers to orchestrate real-time, personalized, multi-channel customer journeys and campaigns. "
 target: LEAP Media Solutions
LEAP Media Solutions (LEAP) delivers end-to-end, data-driven audience optimization and revenue enhancement systems for news media companies. LEAP deploys marketing technology and professional services to engineer best practice processes in audience growth, activation, engagement and monetization.
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closed 7/14/2016 via PR Newswire

Innodata Inc., acquired Agility

See 222 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: INNODATA INC. announced that its MediaMiser subsidiary has purchased Agility from PR Newswire. MediaMiser is a leading provider of media monitoring and analysis software and services. Agility is a leading global media contact database and media monitoring platform that helps customers target key influencers, amplify content and measure impact.
buyer: Innodata Inc. (INOD:$60.42)
Innodata Inc. engages in the provision of business process, technology, and consulting services, as well as products and solutions that help to create, manage, use, and distribute digital information. The company operates in two segments, Content Services (CS) and Innodata Advanced Data Solutions. "
 target parent: United Business Media Limited
target: Agility
Agility Platform enables communications professionals to monitor, target, engage, distribute and measure media – in a single interface. The Agility platform offers a range of workflow capabilities that helps their clients achieve their communications goals.
price ($mm)
$4.80
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closed 11/9/2011 via BusinessWire

NeuStar, Inc., acquired TARGUSinfo

See 113 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Neustar, Inc., a provider of market-leading, innovative solutions and directory services, has completed its acquisition of Targus Information Corporation, or TARGUSinfo, a leading, independent provider of real-time, on-demand information and analytics services including Caller ID.
buyer: NeuStar, Inc. (NSR:$1,165.09)
Neustar, Inc. is a provider of market-leading, innovative solutions and directory services that enable trusted communication across networks, applications, and enterprises around the world. "
 target: TARGUSinfo
TARGUSinfo is a trusted information services company headquartered in Vienna, VA, that delivers for businesses authoritative, up-to-date and real-time insight for customer and prospect-initiated transactions — over the phone, on the Web or at the point of sale.
price ($mm)
$658
rev ($mm)
$149
EBITDA ($mm)
$56
EV / rev
4.4x
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11.7x
closed 10/19/2010 via Company Press Release

PR Newswire Association Inc., acquired Hors Antenne

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Business Media Limited announces that it has acquired Hors Antenne on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary PR Newswire to further strengthen its position as the global leader in corporate and investor targeting.
buyer parent: United Business Media Limited
buyer: PR Newswire Association Inc.
PR Newswire Association LLC provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. "
 target: Hors Antenne
Hors Antenne provides its clients with access to data on more than 500,000 opinion formers, including journalists and media organisations, bloggers, key political and financial stakeholders, analysts and business contacts in France and in French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland.
price ($mm)
$8.30
rev ($mm)
$5
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2.5x
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closed 3/20/2012 via PR Web

SNL Kagan, LLC, purchased MediaCensus from MediaBiz

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SNL Kagan, a division of SNL Financial LC, has acquired MediaCensus, the flagship data product from MediaBiz. MediaCensus provides geographic subscriber estimates for the multichannel space, channel lineups and must-have competitive intelligence.
buyer parent: New Mountain Capital, LLC
buyer: SNL Kagan, LLC
SNL Kagan, a division of SNL Financial LC, is a comprehensive resource for financial intelligence in the media and communications sector, including the broadcasting, cable, entertainment, motion picture, telecom, wireless, satellite, publishing and new media industries. "
 seller: MediaBiz
Media Business Corp (MediaBiz) is an independent research, reporting and consulting firm. It provides research, data and consulting services to the full range of multiplatform companies, including cable, satellite, telco and wireless operators.
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announced 10/10/2018 via BNC Analysis

Access Intelligence plc, will acquire ResponseSource

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Access Intelligence, a leading supplier of Software-as-a-Service solutions for communications and reputation management, has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of ResponseSource, provider of easy-to-use tools that connect PR professionals and businesses to journalists.
buyer: Access Intelligence plc (AIM:ACC:$11.19)
Access Intelligence is a leader in corporate communications and reputation management software. Their flagship Vuelio offering is a fully integrated communications management platform that combines solutions for public relations, public affairs, stakeholder relations and influencer marketing. "
 target: ResponseSource
ResponseSource provides easy-to-use tools that connect PR professionals and businesses to journalists, enabling them to give stories relevant coverage – quickly and easily. ResponseSource is a simpler, smarter way for PRs and businesses to share their stories with the world.
price ($mm)
$6.62
rev ($mm)
$4
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EV / rev
1.6x
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closed 9/26/2019 via BNC Analysis

AnalitiQs, acquired No Ties

See 120 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AnalitiQs, a Dutch company that is specialized in predicting and explaining people’s behavior, has acquired No Ties, a Dutch company that supports market research agencies, companies and government institutions with field research.
buyer: AnalitiQs
AnalitiQs is a Dutch company that provides organizations with the insights they need to make better decisions through the clever use of data. They are specialized in predicting and explaining people’s behavior; people in the role of employee as well as in the role of customer. "
 target: No Ties
No Ties is a Dutch company that supports market research agencies, companies and government institutions with field research. They use their Peil.nl database to conduct political and societal research and its inVotes platform to gather opinions on the quality of services/products of organizations.
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closed 7/17/2013 via BNC Analysis

InternetQ PLC, acquired ATLAS Interactive Deutschland GmbH

See 72 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: InternetQ acquired ATLAS Interactive Deutschland. ATLAS Interactive provides access and micro billing solutions including premium SMS and premium rate billing on a global level. Atlas offers access, billing and digital content distribution in over 120 countries and has over three million opt-in users for mobile marketing campaigns.
buyer: InternetQ PLC (AIM:INTQ:$151.44)
InternetQ is one of the world's most successful Mobile, Social & APP-based service providers. Their disruptive mobile marketing, rich media and advertising platforms enable clients to profitably engage with the emerging social entertainment ecosystem. "
 target: ATLAS Interactive Deutschland GmbH
ATLAS Interactive Deutschland provides access and micro billing solutions including premium SMS and premium rate billing on a global level. Atlas offers access, billing and digital content distribution in over 120 countries and has over three million opt-in users for mobile marketing campaigns.
price ($mm)
$7.59
rev ($mm)
$31
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
0.2x
EV / EBITDA
11.3x
closed 6/2/2009 via PR Newswire

Light Reading, Inc., purchased Subscriber Database from RCR Wireless News

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TechWeb's Light Reading Communications Network, the leading integrated publishing, events, and research company serving the global communications marketplace, announced that it has acquired RCR Wireless' database of more than 60,000 qualified email addresses.
buyer parent: United Business Media Limited
buyer: Light Reading, Inc.
Light Reading Inc. is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. "
 seller parent: Arden Media Company, LLC
seller: RCR Wireless News
RCR Wireless was the leading print publication in the mobile space until it was closed in early March 2009. The RCR Wireless brand was recently acquired by Arden Media, which produces a telecom careers site and which has announced plans to continue the RCR online brand with new content.
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closed 3/5/2009 via Market Wire

ICON International merged with Delphi Productions,

See 79 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Delphi Productions and ICON Exhibits have announced their merger, creating a diversified enterprise with a more robust product, service and events marketing solutions for organizations in the tradeshow, events, museum and retail marketplace.
buyer: Delphi Productions
Delphi designs, builds and produces experience-based exhibits and media for tradeshows, events and museums. Our designers, managers and crafts people draw on diverse backgrounds to create exhibits and events that respond to the challenges of today's sophisticated audiences. "
 target: ICON International
ICON provides marketing solutions for organizations in the tradeshow, events, museum and retail marketplace.
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closed 4/4/2006 via PR Newswire

CMP Information Ltd, acquired National Venue Show

See 12 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Business Media plc announced today that it has acquired the National Venue Show for GBP1.5m. The National Venue Show complements International Confex, the leading annual exhibition for European event organisers owned by CMPi, UBM's UK and European professional media business.
buyer parent: United Business Media PLC
buyer: CMP Information Ltd
Operating internationally, CMP Information provides professional media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. Its products include exhibitions, conferences, awards events, magazines, data and information products and websites. "
 target: National Venue Show
Held annually in September at the NEC in Birmingham, the National Venue Show is a 'must attend' event that brings together UK venues with approximately 6,000 UK professionals from across the event support and management industry.
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$2.63
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closed 1/30/2020 via Company Press Release

GameRefinery, acquired Reflection.io

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GameRefinery, a mobile game insight and analytics specialist in Finland, has acquired Reflection.io, a UK-based market insight platform for app developers. Reflection helps developers track and analyse everything they need to know about the performance of their apps and competitors.
buyer: GameRefinery
GameRefinery is a mobile game insight and analytics specialist in Finland. GameRefiner offers mobile developers tools that analyse the performance of more than 10,000 popular mobile games in order to help them better understand how to monetise and improve their own titles. "
 target: Reflection.io
Reflection.io is a UK-based market insight platform for app developers. Reflection helps developers track and analyse everything they need to know about the performance of their apps and competitors. The platform provides download and revenue estimates for iOS and Android games across 35 countries.
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closed 11/5/2007 via PR Web

Red 7 Media, Inc., acquired Expo Magazine Inc.

See 8 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ascend Media's Expo Magazine has been sold to Red 7 Media, a B2B media company based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Expo is a leading trade publication serving exposition and convention professionals. Expo's readers are executives of trade associations and societies, for-profit show owners, producers or management firms, and corporate event management.
buyer: Red 7 Media, Inc.
Red 7 Media, founded in 2002, publishes magazines and newsletters, produces executive conferences and seminars, and creates custom marketing and lead-generations programs in the event and publishing industries. "
 target parent: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
target: Expo Magazine Inc.
Launched in 1989 as the first publication exclusively targeting exposition management, EXPO reaches more than 7,500 industry professionals 10 times a year. Since its premier issue, EXPO has been the one magazine that show managers call their own.
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announced 3/6/2008 via BusinessWire

Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc., will acquire Studio Store Direct, Inc.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc. a film finance, production, and distribution company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Ventura, CA based Studio Store Direct, Inc., a market leader in new media direct response entertainment marketing.
buyer: Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc.
Red Rock Pictures finances and co-produces feature films and entertainment for all media. Dedicated to truly partnering with the creative community Red Rock Pictures is built on its commitment to creative entertainment, finance and innovation. "
 target: Studio Store Direct, Inc.
Studio Store Direct, Inc. is a market leader in new media direct response entertainment marketing. Studio Store brings years of proven industry success along with proprietary methodology for enabling new media with e-commerce functionality.
price ($mm)
$0.77
rev ($mm)
$0
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EV / rev
9.6x
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closed 9/1/2011 via Company Press Release

Ringgold, Inc., acquired Frontline GMS Ltd.

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringgold Inc. has acquired Frontline Global Marketing Services Ltd (Frontline GMS) and its database, the Consortium Directory Online (CDO), which was previously a collaboration between Frontline and Ringgold. Frontline provides publishing consultancy services to the academic and professional publishing industry.
buyer: Ringgold, Inc.
Ringgold's mission is to help publishers and software vendors improve their marketing while reducing costs in supplying products and services. Ringgold supports two services focused on publishing: Consortium Directory Online and OpenIdentify. "
 target: Frontline GMS Ltd.
Frontline GMS was set up in 2004 and provides publishing consultancy services to the academic and professional publishing industry. It specializes in business issues and sales and marketing consultancy for online publishers world-wide.
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closed 5/22/2019 via BNC Analysis

Second Street Media Solutions, acquired Niche Media Inc

See 7 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Second Street, a leading provider of private-label online audience engagement and interactive content platforms for media companies, announced the acquisition of Niche Media, an organization dedicated to helping publishers generate revenue via print, digital, and events.
buyer: Second Street Media Solutions
Second Street is a leading provider of private-label online audience engagement and interactive content platforms for media companies including contesting, quizzes, surveys, email, and data profiling. They serve over 3,500 companies including television, radio, magazine, and online only outlets. "
 target: Niche Media Inc
Niche Media helps publishers generate more revenue via print, digital, and events. They offer incredible learning and peer-to-peer connections at live conferences, awesome online educational content, and expert resources from the best minds in media.
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closed 6/27/2006 via Company Press Release

Condon Communications merged with Precision Marketing Group,

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Precision Marketing Group, LLC of Upton, MA, and Condon Communications of Framingham, MA, announce that they have merged their two businesses to create a one-stop strategic and tactical marketing agency for small- to mid-sized companies. The new venture operates under the Precision Marketing Group name and is based in Framingham.
buyer: Precision Marketing Group
Precision Marketing Group is about defining your value. Our marketing services are specifically designed and targeted to help small to mid-sized firms clearly distinguish and articulate the unique nature of their products and services. "
 target: Condon Communications
Condon specializes in writing and editing services to the media world. The company offers newsletters, sales letters, business articles, and direct mail services.
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closed 5/21/2020 via BNC Analysis

Team Whistle, acquired Tiny Horse

See 26 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Team Whistle, a global media company that’s changing the sports and entertainment game, has acquired Tiny Horse, a marketing services firm focused on over-the-top streamers, TV networks, producers and advertisers. Tiny Horse produces long- and short-form original content with brands, production partners, and platforms.
buyer: Team Whistle
Team Whistle is a global media company that’s changing the sports and entertainment game. Team Whistle creates and distributes engaging content experiences for today’s audiences. Their premium shows are available on the social, audio and streaming platforms that matter most. "
 target: Tiny Horse
Tiny Horse is a marketing services firm focused on over-the-top streamers, TV networks, producers and advertisers. Tiny Horse amplifies brands through strategy, media, and creative services. They produce long- and short-form original content with brands, production partners, and platforms.
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$30
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closed 11/5/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Infogroup, acquired Specialized Fundraising Services, Inc.

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infogroup, the leading provider of innovative business data and marketing solutions, announced the acquisition of Specialized Fundraising Services, Inc. Specialized Fundraising Services provides highly personalized "boutique" style direct marketing services to the nonprofit marketplace.
buyer parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
buyer: Infogroup (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup's Nonprofit Division helps organizations increase donor acquisition and retention through full service integrated marketing solutions including online donor programs, merge optimization, list brokerage and management, advanced analytics and list fulfillment. "
 target: Specialized Fundraising Services, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Specialized Fundraising Services provides highly personalized "boutique" style direct marketing services to the nonprofit marketplace. It is based out of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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closed 10/2/2012 via BusinessWire

Cannondale Investments, acquired OneSource, Inc.

See 480 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced it has acquired OneSource Information Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Infogroup, Inc. This acquisition will be completed through GTCR’s previously established partnership with Cannondale Investments and Joseph Ripp. OneSource provides online business information and sales intelligence solutions.
buyer parent: GTCR, LLC
buyer: Cannondale Investments
Cannondale Investments is a platform company focused on acquiring data-enabled information services firms that deliver timely and actionable data to their clients. The company was formed through a partnership with GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC, a private equity firm. "
 target parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
target: OneSource, Inc.
OneSource provides online business information and sales intelligence solutions. The company has two core products which are Business Browser and iSell. On top of its core information solutions, it provides application integration, data analysis, and research and business consulting services.
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closed 3/2/2012 via BusinessWire

Infogroup, acquired GoTime, Inc.

See 442 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infogroup, the leading provider of high-value data and multichannel marketing solutions, announced the acquisition of Seattle based GoTime, Inc., a data management platform company specializing in high value data acquisition and delivery.
buyer parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
buyer: Infogroup (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup helps companies increase sales and customer loyalty through its high value data, market intelligence and innovative digital solutions. It uncovers and unlocks revenue growth by enabling its clients to connect and engage with their most valuable audiences millions of times each day. "
 target: GoTime, Inc.
GoTime, Inc. is a Seattle-based data management platform company specializing in high value data acquisition and delivery founded with the mission of helping people make real world decisions on where to go in their city.
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closed 7/7/2011 via Company Press Release

Lake Capital, acquired ORC International

See 82 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infogroup, the leading provider of targeted high-value sales and marketing data, market intelligence and innovative digital engagement solutions, announced that it has sold its global market research firm, ORC International, to Lake Capital Management, a Chicago-based private equity firm.
buyer: Lake Capital
Lake Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on investing selectively in a limited number of middle-market, service-based companies with the potential for growth. The company targets marketing services, Finance-related services, operational and infrastructure-related services and more. "
 target parent: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
target: ORC International
ORC International is a global market research firm with offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific region. ORC International offers the unique ability to integrate primary research, secondary research, competitive intelligence and expert insight to address its client's strategic issues.
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closed 7/1/2010 via BusinessWire

CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, acquired Infogroup

See 346 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infogroup, the leading provider of data-driven and interactive resources for targeted sales, marketing and research solutions, has closed on its acquisition by affiliates of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC and announced its new executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
buyer: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, is a leading global private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth equity investments in companies ranging from $500 million to more than $3 billion in size. "
 target: Infogroup (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions.
price ($mm)[EV]
$463 [$637]
rev ($mm)
$500
EBITDA ($mm)
$85
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
7.5x
closed 4/1/2009 via BusinessWire

ICF International, acquired Macro International, Inc.

See 6 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ICF International announced it has closed on the acquisition of Macro International Inc. (Macro), an advisory, implementation, and evaluation services firm providing research-based solutions to U.S. federal government agencies in health and other areas. The purchase price was approximately $155 million.
buyer: ICF International (ICFI:$1,459.80)
ICF International partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs, health, defense, and emergency management markets. "
 target parent: InfoGroup, Inc.
target: Macro International, Inc.
Macro International provides research and evaluation, management consulting, marketing communications, and information services to key agencies of the federal government, including the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Departments of State, Education, and Veterans Affairs.
price ($mm)[EV]
$158 [$214]
rev ($mm)
$150
EBITDA ($mm)
$18
EV / rev
1.4x
EV / EBITDA
12.0x
announced 1/23/2008 via BusinessWire

infoUSA, Inc., will acquire Direct Media

See 471 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads, direct marketing, and email marketing, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Direct Media, Inc. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Direct Media is one of the premium blue chip brands in the direct marketing industry.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Direct Media
Direct Media is a leading, diversified direct marketing services company. We provide the appropriate media mix to support all of the direct marketing needs of our clients. These services include list, insert and email brokerage, and management, Internet-based lead generation and marketing research.
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$17
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closed 10/18/2007 via BusinessWire

Opinion Research Corporation, acquired Northwest Research Group

See 575 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Opinion Research™, an infoUSA® Company announced the acquisition of Northwest Research Group (a full-service, custom market research and consulting firm). The firm is nationally recognized for its expertise in market research design, analytical proficiency, and its ability to translate research findings into actionable business decisions.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
Founded in 1938, Opinion Research Corporation provides commercial market research, health and demographic research for government agencies, information services and consulting. "
 target: Northwest Research Group
Northwest Research Group, Inc. is a full service national, marketing research and consulting firm with complete, on-premise capabilities to manage every aspect of a marketing research project - from research and questionnaire design through analysis, reporting, and strategic consulting.
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closed 7/5/2007 via BusinessWire

Opinion Research Corporation, acquired NWC Research

See 571 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Opinion Research, an infoUSA® Company announced the acquisition of NWC Research, an Asia Pacific research company based in Australia, with offices in Singapore and Malaysia. NWC Research will join Opinion Research’s market research group, expanding the company’s research presence in the Asia Pacific market.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
Founded in 1938, Opinion Research Corporation provides commercial market research, health and demographic research for government agencies, information services and consulting. "
 target: NWC Research
NWC Research contains some of the most experienced and innovative market research practitioners in Australia. All our senior management team have over 10 years experience in the market research industry and many have worked in both Australia and overseas, in particular Asia, Europe and the UK.
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closed 8/20/2007 via BusinessWire

Guideline, Inc. merged with infoUSA, Inc.,

See 249 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads announced the successful conclusion of its cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and Series A preferred stock of Guideline, Inc., a New York corporation.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Guideline, Inc.
Guideline, Inc. is the nation's only single-source provider of customized business research and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Business Research, Custom Market Research, Strategic Intelligence, and Product Development Intelligence.
price ($mm)[EV]
$29 [$31]
rev ($mm)
$48
EBITDA ($mm)
$2
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
14.9x
closed 11/10/2006 via BusinessWire

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Rubin Response Services Inc

See 12 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases has acquired Rubin Response Services, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois. The company plans to integrate Rubin Response’s operations with those of its existing list management, list brokerage subsidiary, Walter Karl.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Rubin Response Services Inc
The two divisions of Rubin Response - list brokerage and list management -deliver complete mailing list solutions for the entire direct marketing community.
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closed 11/1/2006 via BusinessWire

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Digital Connexxions Corp.

See 181 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads, direct marketing, and email marketing, has completed the acquisition of Digital Connexxions, an e-mail marketing company. infoUSA plans to integrate Digital Connexxion’s operations with those of its existing e-mail subsidiary, Yesmail.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Digital Connexxions Corp.
Digital Connexxions is a leading provider of specialized online marketing solutions that provide publishers and direct marketers the ability to manage their subscribers, enhance subscriber data management, and deliver intelligent communications.
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closed 12/4/2006 via BusinessWire

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Opinion Research Corporation

See 82 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, today announced that the company has completed its previously announced acquisition of Opinion Research Corporation. Opinion Research shareholders approved the sale of the Company at a special meeting held today.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Opinion Research Corporation
Founded in 1938, Opinion Research Corporation provides commercial market research, health and demographic research for government agencies, information services and consulting.
price ($mm)
$134
rev ($mm)
$194
EBITDA ($mm)
$14
EV / rev
0.7x
EV / EBITDA
9.6x
closed 6/2/2006 via BusinessWire

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Mokrynskidirect

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Mokrynskidirect, a leading list manager and list broker.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Mokrynskidirect
Mokrynskidirect is a full service marketing company. We specialize in customer acquisition and retention strategies and we integrate our client’s marketing efforts across ALL sales channels.
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closed 11/4/2005 via

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Millard Group

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, today announced the acquisition of Millard Group of Petersborough, New Hampshire. Founded in 1977, Millard is a premiere brand in the list brokerage and management business with a blue chip client base.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Millard Group
Millard Group manages a full spectrum of domestic and international mailing lists, databases, e-mail and telemarketing files, providing comprehensive list management services for catalog, publishing, continuity, and fundraising clients.
price ($mm)
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closed 4/4/2005 via PR Newswire

FIND/SVP, Incorporated, acquired Atlantic Research & Consulting, Inc.

See 250 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FIND/SVP, Inc., a leading provider of business advisory, research and consulting services, announced today the closing of two previously announced acquisitions. Atlantic Research & Consulting, Inc., a rapidly growing quantitative and qualitative custom market research firm, and Signia Partners, Inc.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: FIND/SVP, Incorporated
Guideline, Inc. is the nation's only single-source provider of customized business research and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Business Research, Custom Market Research, Strategic Intelligence, and Product Development Intelligence. "
 target: Atlantic Research & Consulting, Inc.
Atlantic Research and Consulting works with clients on matters related to strategic marketing, planning and problem solving. Advice and consultation on these types of issues is always research- based.
price ($mm)
$7.80
rev ($mm)
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closed 4/4/2005 via PR Newswire

FIND/SVP, Incorporated, acquired Signia Partners, Inc.

See 249 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FIND/SVP, Inc., a leading provider of business advisory, research and consulting services, announced today the closing of two previously announced acquisitions. Atlantic Research & Consulting, Inc. and Signia Partners, Inc., a leading provider of in-depth business research and fact-based decision support.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: FIND/SVP, Incorporated
Guideline, Inc. is the nation's only single-source provider of customized business research and analysis. Through its end-to-end continuum of On-Demand Business Research, Custom Market Research, Strategic Intelligence, and Product Development Intelligence. "
 target: Signia Partners, Inc.
Signia Partners has a strong track record of success delivering high-value strategic and tactical consulting services. And, we target our services toward results-oriented clients with specific goals in view – we’re not interested in conducting research for its own sake.
price ($mm)
$7.80
rev ($mm)
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closed 1/31/2005 via BusinessWire

InfoUSA, acquired @Once

See 3613 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads and business credit reports, today announced that it has acquired @Once. @Once is a retention based email technology company headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
buyer: InfoUSA (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: @Once
@Once is an e-mail marketing solutions provider. Using a consultative approach, @Once has the experience and capabilities to build and implement eMessaging campaigns that directly support client objectives, whether they be revenue generation, brand awareness or community building.
price ($mm)
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closed 1/13/2004 via PR Newswire

Digital Connexxions Corp., acquired iPromotions Inc.

See 5 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Digital Connexxions Corp. (www.dconx.com), a provider of email and data services for publishers, list managers and direct marketers today announced that it has acquired the assets of iPromotions Inc. (www.iPromotions.com), a provider of online advertising and data acquisition products.
buyer parent: infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: Digital Connexxions Corp.
Digital Connexxions is a leading provider of specialized online marketing solutions that provide publishers and direct marketers the ability to manage their subscribers, enhance subscriber data management, and deliver intelligent communications. "
 target: iPromotions Inc.
iPromotions has established itself as a leading provider of online sweepstakes services and ad optimization software. Combining data acquisition campaigns with advertising management software, iPromotions has helped clients save 20-30% building opt-in marketing databases. With a focus on Travel and
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closed 9/16/2002 via

See Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, (Nasdaq:IUSA) the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer database and sales and marketing solutions, today announced the acquisition of City Publishing Company of Independence, Kansas
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target:
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closed 11/4/2005 via

infoUSA, Inc., acquired Millard Group

See 22 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales leads, today announced the acquisition of Millard Group of Petersborough, New Hampshire. Founded in 1977, Millard is a premiere brand in the list brokerage and management business with a blue chip client base.
buyer: infoUSA, Inc. (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions. "
 target: Millard Group
Millard Group manages a full spectrum of domestic and international mailing lists, databases, e-mail and telemarketing files, providing comprehensive list management services for catalog, publishing, continuity, and fundraising clients.
price ($mm)
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announced 1/13/2021 via BNC Analysis

HH Global, will purchase Marketing Services Division from GB Group Plc

See 206 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Outsourced marketing execution provider HH Global announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Marketing Services division of GBG, a global specialist in Identity Data Intelligence.
buyer: HH Global
Founded in 1991, HH Global is a global outsourced marketing execution provider. They develop innovative solutions that drive down the cost of their clients’ physical marketing procurement and content development, while improving quality, sustainability, and speed to market. "
 seller: GB Group Plc (AIM:GBG:$283.15)
The acquisition includes the Marketing Services division of GBG. GBG is a global specialist in Identity Data Intelligence. Data quality tools include the validation of accurate addresses & locations, coupled with the verification of customer contact data.
price ($mm)
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announced 5/22/2019 via BNC Analysis

Mountaingate Capital, will acquire MeritDirect

See 517 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mountaingate Capital, a private equity firm based in Denver, is to acquire MeritDirect, the leading provider of global multi-channel solutions, offering integrated marketing through a wide array of products and services.
buyer: Mountaingate Capital
Mountaingate Capital is a private equity firm based in Denver that specializes in building and empowering companies with strong growth potential and engaged leadership teams. "
 target: MeritDirect
MeritDirect is the leading provider of global multi-channel solutions, offering integrated marketing through a wide array of products and services. Multi-channel marketers achieve and maximize superior return through MeritDirect’s Customer Acquisition and Retention, Data and Media Services and more.
price ($mm)
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closed 5/2/2017 via PR Newswire

Deloitte Digital, acquired Web Decisions, Inc

See 225 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Deloitte Digital, a global, full-service creative digital consultancy, announced that it has acquired Web Decisions, an omni-channel data management and marketing services company. Web Decisions enables clients to execute strategic marketing message delivery via direct mail, email, SMS and social media.
buyer parent: Deloitte LLP
buyer: Deloitte Digital
Deloitte Digital is a global, full-service creative digital consultancy that combines serious creative chops with trusted business sense. With their unique blend of strategy, creative, and technology, they build beautiful digital experiences for the world’s leading brands. "
 target: Web Decisions, Inc
Web Decisions provides industry leading big data solutions that deliver campaign execution and actionable business intelligence to positively impact their clients’ business. They provide database driven marketing solutions, enabling customer insights to power marketing communications.
price ($mm)
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closed 7/7/2015 via BusinessWire

H.I.G. Capital, acquired Intelius, Inc.

See 142 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity investment firm with more than $18 billion of equity capital, announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Intelius. Intelius is a leading provider of on-demand information about individuals and predictive analytics that can help identify connections to other people, places and things.
buyer: H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with more than $18 billion of equity capital under management. H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to small and mid-sized companies. "
 target: Intelius, Inc.
Intelius is an information commerce company founded in 2003 that has become a leader in online people data, delivering comprehensive information about individuals, their histories and their connections to others.
price ($mm)
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announced 3/6/2012 via PR Newswire

AccuData Integrated Marketing, will acquire DaVinci Marketing Technologies

See 1811 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DaVinci Marketing Technologies, a direct marketing technology service provider, signed an acquisition agreement with Compact Information Systems. DaVinci will become part of the AccuData Integrated Marketing operating division, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compact.
buyer parent: Compact Information Systems
buyer: AccuData Integrated Marketing
A leader in database marketing services, AccuData Integrated Marketing uses a full range of data resources, powerful marketing analytics and database technology to accurately target qualified buyers and increase ROI. "
 target: DaVinci Marketing Technologies
DaVinci Marketing Technologies is at the forefront of the Email Service Provider industry. The DaVinci platform supports email template creation, provides a template library, facilitates campaign deployment, and offers real-time campaign response tracking and reporting.
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closed 3/6/2012 via Market Wire

Redi-Data, Inc., acquired KM Lists, Inc.

See 230 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Redi-Data, a provider of healthcare professional, consumer and business data and email lists, announced the acquisition of KM Lists, a full-service list provider. Its products and industry experience across all data verticals will augment Redi-Data's already robust offerings, furthering the company's position as an industry leader.
buyer: Redi-Data, Inc.
Redi-Data, Inc. provides healthcare professional, consumer and business data, mail and email lists. The company offers a diverse selection of information and data points including demographic, geographic, financial and lifestyle. "
 target: KM Lists, Inc.
KM Lists, Inc. offers access to the market's most comprehensive business mailing lists, consumer marketing lists and direct marketing lists including emails, phone and fax numbers available at extremely competitive pricing.
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closed 7/1/2010 via PR Newswire

Epsilon Data Management, Inc., purchased Direct Marketing Services from Equifax, Inc.

See 471 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Equifax Inc. announced it has completed the previously announced sale of assets of its Direct Marketing Services division to Alliance Data Systems for gross proceeds of $117 million, subject to certain adjustments.
buyer parent: Alliance Data Systems Corporation
buyer: Epsilon Data Management, Inc.
Alliance Data Systems Corporation is a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, managing over 105 million consumer relationships for some of North America's most recognizable companies. "
 seller: Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:EFX:$3,914.90)
Equifax is a global leader in information technology that enables and secures global commerce with consumers and businesses. The company is one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data.
price ($mm)
$117
rev ($mm)
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closed 5/10/2010 via PR Newswire

Salesforce.com, Inc., acquired Jigsaw Data Corporation

See 81 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company, announced it has completed its acquisition of Jigsaw, the privately held leader in crowd-sourced data services based in San Mateo, Calif. In acquiring Jigsaw, salesforce.com makes its strategic entry into the $3 billion cloud-based, business contact data services market.
buyer: Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM:$20,286.00)
Salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing company. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and CRM applications have revolutionized the way companies collaborate and communicate with their customers. "
 target: Jigsaw Data Corporation
Jigsaw is the world's largest database of up-to-date, downloadable, and complete contact and company information. Every Jigsaw business contact is complete with a phone number (over 70% of which are direct dial), position, company, mailing address, and business email address.
price ($mm)
$149
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/1/2010 via BusinessWire

CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, acquired Infogroup

See 346 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infogroup, the leading provider of data-driven and interactive resources for targeted sales, marketing and research solutions, has closed on its acquisition by affiliates of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC and announced its new executive leadership team and Board of Directors.
buyer: CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, is a leading global private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth equity investments in companies ranging from $500 million to more than $3 billion in size. "
 target: Infogroup (IUSA:$499.91)
Infogroup is the leading provider of data and interactive resources that enables targeted sales, effective marketing and insightful research solutions.
price ($mm)[EV]
$463 [$637]
rev ($mm)
$500
EBITDA ($mm)
$85
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
7.5x
closed 12/31/2009 via Capital IQ

Bisnode AB, acquired Teleadress Information AB

See 137 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bisnode has acquired Swedish TA Teleadress Information AB from Schibsted Tillväxtmedier AB. With the acquisition Bisnode strengthens its position as a supplier of high quality consumer information while at the same time gaining clear cost synergies.
buyer: Bisnode AB
Bisnode is one of Europe’s leading providers of digital business information, including credit reports, company and consumer information, direct marketing tools and market information for the general business-to-business market. "
 target parent: Schibsted ASA
target: Teleadress Information AB
Teleadress as a leading position on the Swedish market for direct marketing information. Teleadress has information about 5.6 million people in 3.6 million households as well as information about close to 1 million companies in Sweden.
price ($mm)
$8.38*
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/27/2009 via BusinessWire

Lorton Data, Inc, acquired Aldata

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lorton Data, a leader in data quality and management services, announced that it has acquired Aldata, a direct marketing information and list acquisition company. Aldata specializes in all aspects of database and list services including access to over 65,000 lists in over 220 consumer and business classifications.
buyer: Lorton Data, Inc
Lorton Data offers data management services and products that increase the effectiveness and reduce the cost of direct marketing, fund raising, and customer communication. "
 target: Aldata
Aldata, known as the "marketing-to-names" company, is a list provider, processor and profiling company, that has served the direct marketing industry for over 20 years.
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closed 12/31/2008 via BusinessWire

MelissaData, acquired M1 Data & Analytics

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Melissa Data, a developer of high-performance contact data verification and mail management solutions, announced the acquisition of M1 Data & Analytics from Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. M1 is a marketing list wholesaler and data services provider.
buyer: MelissaData
Melissa Data provides data quality solutions with emphasis on address and phone verification, postal encoding, and data enhancements. The company is a leading provider of easy-to-use and cost-effective solutions for achieving the highest level of data quality for lifetime value. "
 target parent: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.
target: M1 Data & Analytics
M1 Data & Analytics is a marketing list wholesaler and data services provider that offers new ways to purchase, update and analyze consumer and business information with one of the premier telco databases in the country.
price ($mm)
$0.20
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 2/1/2007 via

Epsilon Data Management, Inc., acquired Abacus

See 1375 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alliance Data Systems Corporation a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, announced that its Epsilon unit has agreed to acquire Abacus, a division of DoubleClick Inc.
buyer parent: Alliance Data Systems Corporation
buyer: Epsilon Data Management, Inc.
Epsilon is a leading provider of multi-channel marketing services, technologies and database solutions. Through its combination of client-centric marketing solutions, Epsilon helps leading companies understand, measure, manage and optimize their customer relationships. "
 target parent: Hellman & Friedman LLC
target: Abacus
Abacus is the leading provider of cooperative data, data management and analytical services for direct marketing. Abacus provides the insight and capabilities that enable marketers to create, build and maintain profitable relationships with their customers, regardless of channel.
price ($mm)
$435
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/31/2006 via

Epsilon Data Management, Inc., acquired CPC Associates, Inc.

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alliance Data Systems Corporation, a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, announced that its Epsilon unit has agreed to acquire CPC Associates, Inc., a premier provider of data products used to increase effectiveness of direct-response marketing programs for a variety of business sectors.
buyer parent: Alliance Data Systems Corporation
buyer: Epsilon Data Management, Inc.
Epsilon is a leading provider of multi-channel marketing services, technologies and database solutions. Through its combination of client-centric marketing solutions, Epsilon helps leading companies understand, measure, manage and optimize their customer relationships. "
 target parent: Kinderhook Industries
target: CPC Associates, Inc.
CPC Associates, Inc. is a data company servicing the direct mail industry as a mailing list compiler, mailing list broker and mailing list manager. The Company is an industry leader and original compiler of new mover data.
price ($mm)
$70
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/2/2006 via BusinessWire

TransUnion LLC, acquired QSent

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransUnion has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beaverton, Oregon-based Qsent, a leading provider of contact and identity management services, which support customer acquisition and retention, collections and recovery and identity resolution applications. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer: TransUnion LLC (TRU:$2,696.90)
TransUnion is a global leader in credit and information management. The company creates advantages for millions of people around the world by gathering, analyzing and delivering information. For businesses TransUnion delivers comprehensive data and advanced analytics. "
 target: QSent
Qsent Contact Accuracy Services provide definitive contact information for enterprise-business applications where precision and timeliness are of high strategic value. Qsent is a leading authority in the use of the telephone as an authenticating source for identity.
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closed 7/31/2006 via BusinessWire

Harte-Hanks, Inc, acquired Global Address

See 1743 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Harte-Hanks, Inc., a worldwide direct and targeted marketing company, announced that it has acquired Global Address, a United Kingdom-based company that provides global postal address data quality software and services incorporating standards for more than 230 nations and territories worldwide.
buyer: Harte-Hanks, Inc (NYSE:HHS:$394.15)
Harte-Hanks is a worldwide direct and targeted marketing company that provides marketing services and shopper advertising opportunities to local, regional, national and international consumer and business-to-business marketers. "
 target: Global Address
Global Address data quality specialists help global corporate clients manage their international data. Global Address software captures and cleanses name and address data for 230+ countries and territories and can append enhancements such as international geo-positioning and time-zone data.
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announced 6/14/2006 via PR Newswire

Sun New Media Inc, will acquire Credit Network 114, Ltd.

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sun New Media Inc. announced that it has agreed to purchase Credit Network 114, Ltd. from Sun Media Investment Holdings. The acquisition will deliver to SNMD the largest business credit database in China, with information on over 17 million member companies representing 93 industries in 31 provinces, cities and autonomous regions in China.
buyer: Sun New Media Inc
Sun New Media Inc (SNMI) is one of China's first integrated, interactive marketing companies. SNMI plans to create a core group of businesses that includes advanced interactive content development and distribution units, sales and marketing services, and channel management software solutions. "
 target: Credit Network 114, Ltd.
CN Database lists enterprise name, contact person, address, post code, zip code, telephone, annual production output, employee headcount, and many other criteria.
price ($mm)
$2.50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
announced 2/26/2020 via BNC Analysis

TargetEveryOne, will acquire Bizwell Sweden AB

See 73 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TargetEveryone has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Bizwell Sweden AB. BizWell Sweden AB delivers business data to companies, authorities and organizations in Sweden and internationally. BizWell has access to business data in over 100 countries.
buyer: TargetEveryOne
TargetEveryone is a global SaaS Martech company. TargetEveryone enables their clients to streamline their 1-1 digital marketing, content and experiences. Their solution makes marketeers able to easily target exactly the customers they want, and communicate with them in the channels they prefer. "
 target: Bizwell Sweden AB
BizWell Sweden AB delivers business data to companies, authorities and organizations in Sweden and internationally. BizWell has access to business data in over 100 countries, including over 112 million business phone numbers, 350 million business contacts, 53 million email addresses.
price ($mm)
$0.52
rev ($mm)
$0
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
announced 12/21/2016 via Company Press Release

KünzlerBachmann Directmarketing AG, will acquire Schober Information Group (Schweiz) AG

See 510 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: KünzlerBachmann Directmarketing AG, headquartered in St. Gallen, announced they will acquire Schober Information Group (Schweiz) AG, headquartered in Bachenbülach. Schober Information Group (Schweiz) is one of the leading dialog marketing service providers in Switzerland, maintaining the most comprehensive database of postal and email addresses.
buyer: KünzlerBachmann Directmarketing AG
KünzlerBachmann is a state-of-the-art enterprise shaping the future of dialogue marketing. As a full-service provider with a focus on consultancy and development, their core business is the field of CRM/IT and analysis, target group addresses as well as mailing production and lettershop. "
 target parent: Schober Investment Group
target: Schober Information Group (Schweiz) AG
Schober Switzerland is a leading marketing service provider in Switzerland. The company supports customers with data, data solutions and technologies in market development, and maintains the largest database of postal addresses and e-mail addresses in Switzerland and internationally.
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Lombardi Media Corporation
Lombardi Media Corporation is a publishing and direct marketing company. The Corporation publishes consumer newsletters, books and information databases in print and on-line format for approximately 250,000 customers.
year
2001
rev ($mm)
$16.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.00
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: OTCPK:FBSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fastbase Inc.
Fastbase Inc.
Fastbase is a web and database analytics company that offers a growing suite of tools to support B2B marketing and sales. The Fastbase platform gathers and displays detailed information on website visitors, including the name of the company and the contact information of company employees.
year
2019
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EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
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0
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Ticker: GB:SIV
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Ives plc
St. Ives plc
St Ives is an international marketing services group. Together, the Group’s growing number of successful, dynamic businesses serve leading brands internationally, with offices in the UK, North America, China and Singapore.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$186.01
EBITDA ($mm)
$25.83
EBIT ($mm)
$3.47
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1193
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Ticker: WPP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WPP Group, plc
WPP Group, plc
WPP is the world leader in marketing communications services. They are made up of leading companies in: Advertising; Media Investment Management; Data Investment Management; Public Relations & Public Affairs; Branding & Identity; Healthcare Communications; and more.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$17,321.00
EBITDA ($mm)
($2,085.99)
EBIT ($mm)
($2,449.42)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
101000
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Ticker: TSE:3966
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Uzabase
Uzabase
UZABASE, Inc. provides industry and corporate information database services primarily in Japan. The company operates SPEEDA, an information platform, which offers comprehensive company and industry analysis for business professionals. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$45.94
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.19
EBIT ($mm)
$5.72
Net Income ($mm)
$3.93
Employees
241
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Ticker: BIT:SGC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SG Company S.p.A.
SG Company S.p.A.
SG Company is an Italian company that provides live and digital communication services through its subsidiaries. SG Company provides live and digital communication services for the B2B, B2C, and BTL markets. Their companies include Sinergie, Centoeventi, Special, Twico, Lievita, Core, and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$39.89
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.23)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.33)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: BIT:DIG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digital360
Digital360 is the leading group in Italy in the B2B offering of editorial content, communication and marketing services, lead generation, events and webinars, advisory, advocacy and coaching, in the context of Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurial Innovation. They are based in Milano, Italy.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$15.69
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.93
EBIT ($mm)
$1.02
Net Income ($mm)
$0.38
Employees
0
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