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closed 4/19/2006 via Company Press Release

Reed Elsevier plc, acquired Gold Standard Multimedia

See 158 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading healthcare and scientific publisher, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Gold Standard, Inc., a US-based developer of online clinical drug information products, services and solutions to the healthcare market.
buyer: Reed Elsevier plc (LSE:REL:$9,487.43)
Reed Elsevier is a world leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the scientific, medical, legal, risk and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high value and flexible information solutions to professional end users, with increasing emphasis on internet delivery. "
 target: Gold Standard Multimedia
A privately-held company founded in 1993, Tampa, Florida-based Gold Standard Multimedia (GSM) is a leading developer of innovative medical education and drug information software, online services and e-learning solutions.
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closed 12/19/2007 via BusinessWire

Healthnostics, Inc., acquired MedNets, Inc.

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synopsis: Healthnostics, Inc. a medical and biotechnology analytics company, today announced the completion of the MedNets.com acquisition, an Internet portal providing healthcare information resources to consumers and professionals.
buyer: Healthnostics, Inc. (OTCPK:HNSS:$0.20)
Healthnostics, Inc. is a medical and biotechnology analytics company that provides patient clinical monitoring and risk management systems to acute care hospitals, and utilizes its Internet portals to deliver medical and biotechnology resource information. "
 target: MedNets, Inc.
MedNets, Inc. offers MedExplore, our medical professional and patient Healthcare Information Directory, through our web site. We have gathered over 20,000 healthcare links in our directory, creating the source to the finest medical information on the Internet.
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closed 6/26/2007 via PR Newswire

ConnectivHealth, acquired Relegent

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synopsis: ConnectivHealth today announced it has acquired Relegent, a Nashville, Tenn.--based provider of health care information to the hospital and education industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer parent: Chrysalis Ventures
buyer: ConnectivHealth
ConnectivHealth is building a network of health care information and new media businesses that enable the delivery, distribution, and organization of important health information for physicians, health care professionals, hospitals, and consumers. "
 target: Relegent
Relegent is a leading health care information and marketing firm based in Nashville. Relegent owns and operates HealthTeacher, the leading K-12 online health curriculum. The company also exclusively markets Discovery Hospital content to hospitals.
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closed 4/18/2007 via BusinessWire

MCF Corporation, acquired MedPanel, Inc.

See 30 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MCF Corporation has completed the acquisition of MedPanel, Inc., an online medical market intelligence firm. With the closing of the transaction, MedPanel, Inc. becomes Panel Intelligence, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of MCF Corporation.
buyer: MCF Corporation (MEM:$0.00)
MCF Corporation is a financial services holding company that provides investment research, capital markets services, corporate and venture services, investment banking, asset management and wealth management through its operating subsidiaries. "
 target: MedPanel, Inc.
MedPanel provides online medical market intelligence to the life sciences industry through custom research and syndicated studies. Research services include study design, recruitment, programming, panel moderation, advanced data analysis and summaries.
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closed 7/20/2005 via BNC Analysis

EBSCO Publishing, Inc., acquired DynaMed, LLC

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synopsis: Expanding its presence in the medical arena, EBSCO Publishing (http://www.ebsco.com) announced the acquisition of DynaMed (http://www.dynamicmedical.com), an evidence-based clinical reference tool developed by a physician.
buyer parent: EBSCO Industries, Inc.
buyer: EBSCO Publishing, Inc.
EBSCO Publishing is the world's premier database aggregator, offering a suite of nearly 300 full-text and secondary research databases. EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers: Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government. "
 target: DynaMed, LLC
DynaMed is a point-of-care reference resource designed to provide doctors and medical researchers with the best available evidence to support clinical decision-making.
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closed 3/14/2018 via PR Newswire

BioInformatics Inc., acquired IMV Ltd.

See 179 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BioInformatics Inc., the leading market research firm supporting the analytical instrumentation and life science industries, and owner of The Science Advisory Board, has acquired IMV Publishing, a recognized leader in market research and online publishing for the medical imaging and clinical diagnostic instruments markets.
buyer: BioInformatics Inc.
BioInformatics Inc. is the leading research and advisory firm serving the life science, diagnostic and analytical instrument industries. Their expertise includes assessing the size and attractiveness of markets, optimizing product configurations and pricing and validating corporate acquisitions. "
 target: IMV Ltd.
IMV Publishing is a recognized leader in market research and online publishing for the medical imaging and clinical diagnostic instruments markets. IMV’s complete line of research reports provides decision makers with site-specific databases and comprehensive market reports.
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closed 1/4/2010 via Market Wire

TransUnion LLC, acquired MedData

See 119 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TransUnion announced it acquired MedData LLC. The Charlotte-based company provides healthcare insurance information and data solutions for hospitals, physician practices and major healthcare insurance companies. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
buyer: TransUnion LLC (TRU:$2,399.10)
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 parent: AGData
target: MedData
MedData is the healthcare division of AGDATA, L.P. MedData was formed to apply and use state-of-the-art database and real-time transaction processing technology for the healthcare industry.
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closed 10/14/2008 via BusinessWire

Health Grades, Inc., acquired Adviware Pty. Ltd.

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synopsis: Health Grades, Inc., the leading healthcare ratings company, announces the acquisition of WrongDiagnosis.com, a highly trafficked health information and community Web site. WrongDiagnosis.com was owned by Adviware Pty. Ltd., a privately held company based in Australia.
buyer: Health Grades, Inc. (HGRD:$58.17)
Health Grades, Inc. is the leading healthcare ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians. Millions of patients and many of the nation’s largest employers, health plans and hospitals rely on HealthGrades’ independent ratings and advisory services. "
 target: Adviware Pty. Ltd.
Adviware Pty. Ltd owns and operats WrongDiagnosis.com,which includes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment information including a database of statistics and cross-referenced medical information, tools and community forums covering more than 11,000 conditions and treatments.
price ($mm)[EV]
$6.24 [$4.41]
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$2
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closed 4/11/2006 via PR Newswire

Workplace Options, acquired HelpHorizons.com, Inc.

See 96 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Workplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, today announced the acquisition of HelpHorizons.com, Inc., the country's leading provider of practice management and connectivity solutions for mental health professionals and behavioral health organizations.
buyer: Workplace Options
Workplace Options (WPO) is America's largest provider of work-life services and software that help EAPs and other third-parties run their business more profitably and efficiently. "
 target: HelpHorizons.com, Inc.
Dedicated to providing innovative services and information to consumers and mental health professionals. We offer the largest mental health professional referral database online today and technology that supports secure, private e-counseling via e-mail, chat rooms, or videoconferencing.
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closed 12/17/2013 via PR Web

Healthcare Data Solutions, acquired StratCenter

See 93 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Healthcare Data Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare databases, compliance and business intelligence services, announced the acquisition of StratCenter®, an established leader, delivering the most comprehensive provider facility databases and sales solutions available to the supply chain.
buyer: Healthcare Data Solutions
Healthcare Data Solutions is a leading healthcare information services company focused on building and maintaining the most accurate, compliance-grade data on Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners and other Healthcare Providers, as well as Pharmacies and Hospitals. "
 target: StratCenter
StratCenter was founded in 2002 to provide the healthcare industry with a single point of access to the latest industry news, and to the most comprehensive sets of public and privately-held data on hospitals, IDNs, GPOs, and provider groups.
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closed 9/27/2013 via Company Press Release

Advanced Computer Software plc, acquired Plain Healthcare

See 39 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Advanced Computer Software Group plc, a leading provider of software and IT services to the healthcare and commercial sectors, has purchased Avia Health Informatics' trading subsidiary, Plain Healthcare Ltd. The company is a Research & Development company at the leading edge of software development in expert clinical decision support technology.
buyer: Advanced Computer Software plc (GB:ASW:$333.60)
Advanced Computer Software Group plc is the leading supplier of software and IT services to the health, care and commercial sectors with a primary focus on delivering high quality products and services to enable first class delivery of care in the community. "
 target parent: Avia Health Informatics plc
target: Plain Healthcare
Plain Healthcare is a Research & Development company at the leading edge of software development in expert clinical decision support technology. They provide rapid, safe assessment and advice for primary care through Odyssey, their clinical decision support software.
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closed 10/15/2008 via PR Newswire

Wolters Kluwer Health, acquired UpToDate

See 102 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry, announced that it has acquired UpToDate, the leading evidence-based electronic clinical information resource.
buyer parent: Wolters Kluwer NV
buyer: Wolters Kluwer Health
Wolters Kluwer Health is a leading provider of information for professionals and students in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Major brands include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks. "
 target: UpToDate
UpToDate specializes in physician-driven products designed to improve healthcare at the point of care and integrate smoothly into Electronic Medical Records. UpToDate collaborates with physicians, who create recommendations on how to diagnose and treat thousands of conditions.
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announced 2/28/2020 via Company Press Release

JMDC Inc., will acquire MeCompany

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: JMDC Inc., a company that provides medical data statistics, life insurance data statistics, health data platform management, and other services, will be acquiring MeCompany, a database company for medical institutions, dispensing pharmacies, and nursing care establishments using the SCUEL database.
buyer: JMDC Inc. (TSE:4483:$91.75)
JMDC Inc. offers information services. The Company provides medical data statistics, life insurance data statistics, health data platform management, and other services. JMDC provides its services throughout Japan. "
 target: MeCompany
Based in Japan, MeCompany is a database company for medical institutions, dispensing pharmacies, and nursing care establishments using the SCUEL database. MeCompany strives to develop a matching service that creates encounters between medical institutions and pharmacies and patients
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$9.76
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$2
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closed 1/21/2020 via Company Press Release

Amplity, acquired RealHealthData

See 77 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Amplity Health, the leading pureplay pharmaceutical commercialization service organization with a reputation as a true partner for its clients, has acquired RealHealthData, a technology company focused on providing unique, real world data insights. RealHealthData is being integrated into the Amplity service offerings as Amplity Insights.
buyer: Amplity
Amplity is a pureplay pharmaceutical commercialization service organization. With a wide range of capabilities, Amplity has the expertise, infrastructure, and insights to help clients overcome any healthcare commercialization hurdle. "
 target: RealHealthData
RealHealthData is a technology company focused on providing unique, real world data insights. The company's database contains detailed records from all medical specialties from all 50 US States and provides clients with customized and unprecedented access to real-world healthcare outcomes.
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closed 6/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Atrys Health, S.A., acquired Real Life Data

See 88 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Atrys Health, a biomedical company, bets on big data with the purchase of 100% of the shares of Real Life Data, a Madrid-based company specialized in the use of databases to gain an in-depth knowledge of the evolution and dimension of pathology.
buyer: Atrys Health, S.A. (BME:ATRY:$10.43)
Atrys Health is a biomedical company in Spain dedicated to providing diagnostic services and excellent medical treatments. Their aim is to facilitate patients with individualized therapy, as well as to develop new therapeutic modalities and diagnostic tools. "
 target: Real Life Data
Real Life Data is a Madrid-based company specialized in the use of databases to gain an in-depth knowledge of the evolution and dimension of pathology. Real Life Data is the first 100% Spanish company specializing in Big Data Healthcare.
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closed 7/17/2017 via BusinessWire

Cotiviti Corporation, acquired RowdMap

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cotiviti, a leading provider of analytics-driven payment accuracy solutions primarily focused on the healthcare industry, has completed the acquisition of RowdMap, a payer-provider, value-based analytics company employing Risk-Readiness Benchmarks to assist health plans, physician groups, and hospital systems identify and reduce low-value care.
buyer parent: Advent International
buyer: Cotiviti Corporation (COTV:$737.56)
Cotiviti is a leading provider of payment accuracy and insight driven solutions that helps healthcare payers and retailers achieve their business objectives by unlocking value from the incongruities the company discovers in the complex interactions customers have with stakeholders. "
 target: RowdMap
RowdMap is a payer-provider, value-based analytics company employing Risk-Readiness® Benchmarks to assist health plans, physician groups, and hospital systems identify, quantify, and reduce low-value care.
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closed 1/6/2017 via PR Newswire

InVitae, acquired AltaVoice

See 55 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Invitae Corporation has acquired AltaVoice, a privately owned, patient-centered data company with a global platform for collecting, curating, coordinating, and delivering safeguarded data from patients and clinicians.
buyer: InVitae (NVTA:$216.82)
Invitae, a genetic information company, is aggregating the worlds genetic tests into a single service with better quality, faster turnaround time and lower price than most single-gene tests today. Our mission is to bring genetic information into routine medical practice to improve the quality of hea"
 target: AltaVoice
AltaVoice is a patient-centered data company with an innovative story and business model that optimizes the search for better treatments for diseases. They build and host Patient Insights Networks (PINs).
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closed 6/3/2014 via BusinessWire

Fitzroy Health, acquired RJ Health Systems

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fitzroy Health, LLC announced the acquisition of RJ Health Systems International, LLC. RJ Health Systems develops products and services that are designed to offer useable knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including cost, billing, management, and utilization review with the goal of promoting the safe and appropriate use of medication.
buyer: Fitzroy Health
Fitzroy Health is an investment and management firm that helps high potential healthcare companies reach scale by investing capital, managing execution, and developing commercialization and expansion strategies. "
 target: RJ Health Systems
RJ Health Systems develops products and services that are designed to offer useable knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including cost, billing, management, and utilization review with the goal of promoting the safe and appropriate use of medication.
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closed 8/28/2013 via Company Press Release

DecisionHealth, acquired Contexo Media, Dorland Health

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synopsis: Access Intelligence has sold its Dorland Health and Contexo Media brands to Gaithersburg, Maryland-based UCG, a portfolio company with brands in the healthcare, financial services and telecom markets, among others. Terms of the deal, done on behalf of UCG's DecisionHealth LLC, were not released.
buyer parent: UCG
buyer: DecisionHealth
DecisionHealth serves the business and regulatory needs of health care providers throughout the U.S. It offers more than 50 independent newsletters, magazines and loose-leaf services on topics as wide-ranging as Medicare reimbursement, JCAHO accreditation and health care information systems. "
 target parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
target: Contexo Media, Dorland Health
Contexo Media is an independent provider of revenue-enhancing solutions for medical practices to maximize their coding, reimbursement and compliance efforts. Dorland Health is an integrated media publisher in the healthcare business information industry.
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closed 1/23/2013 via BNC Analysis

Optum, acquired Humedica

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synopsis: Optum has acquired Humedica. Humedica is the clinical intelligence company that powers health care providers, life sciences and research organizations to make better-informed, more confident decisions by transforming unconnected data from multiple sources into real-world insights.
buyer parent: UnitedHealth Group
buyer: Optum
Optum, through its subsidiaries, provides information and technology-enabled health services. It offers health management solutions that address the physical, mental, and financial needs of individuals and organizations. "
 target: Humedica
Humedica is the clinical intelligence company that powers health care providers and life sciences organizations to make better-informed, more confident decisions by transforming unconnected data from multiple sources into real-world insights.
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Reed Elsevier plc, acquired Gold Standard Multimedia

See 158 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading healthcare and scientific publisher, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Gold Standard, Inc., a US-based developer of online clinical drug information products, services and solutions to the healthcare market.
buyer: Reed Elsevier plc (LSE:REL:$9,487.43)
Reed Elsevier is a world leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the scientific, medical, legal, risk and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high value and flexible information solutions to professional end users, with increasing emphasis on internet delivery. "
 target: Gold Standard Multimedia
A privately-held company founded in 1993, Tampa, Florida-based Gold Standard Multimedia (GSM) is a leading developer of innovative medical education and drug information software, online services and e-learning solutions.
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closed 3/12/2020 via BusinessWire

Accuity, Inc., acquired Apply Financial Limited

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synopsis: Accuity, a leading global provider of financial crime screening, payments, and part of RELX, announced that it has acquired Apply Financial, a specialist provider of automated payment validation solutions that enable clients to lower the cost of payment processing, by improving straight through processing (STP) rates.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Accuity, Inc.
Accuity offers a suite of innovative solutions for payments and compliance professionals, from comprehensive data and software that manage risk and compliance, to flexible tools that optimize payments pathways. Their portfolio delivers protection for individual and organizational reputations. "
 target: Apply Financial Limited
Apply Financial is a specialist provider of automated payment validation solutions that enable clients to lower the cost of payment processing, by improving straight through processing (STP) rates.
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closed 3/12/2020 via Company Press Release

Elsevier B.V., acquired Authess

See 76 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a global leader in information analytics specializing in science and health, and part of RELX, has acquired Authess, the Boston-based developer of an advanced performance-based competency assessment platform that evaluates how students solve complex, open-ended problems they would encounter on the job.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps scientists and clinicians to find new answers and tackle human crises. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education. "
 target: Authess
Authess is a developer that uniquely leverages technology to measure an individual’s ability to solve complex, real-world problems. The Authess platform supports authoring, delivery, analysis, and reporting of authentic, performance-based assessment.
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announced 2/19/2020 via BNC Analysis

Cirium, will acquire Snowflake Software Ltd

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synopsis: UK-based Snowflake Software Ltd, an innovator in fusing and streaming live flight and navigational data, will be acquired by the London company Cirium, an expanding aviation analytics group. Cirium expects the acquisition to give the combined group a world-class capability in handling live flight data for the global air transport industry.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Cirium
Cirium is an aviation analytics group in the UK that combines data and analytics. Cirium delivers insights that enable travel companies, aircraft manufacturers, and airports, among others, to make informed decisions that shape the future of travel, grow revenue, and enhancing customer experiences. "
 target: Snowflake Software Ltd
UK-based Snowflake Software accelerates innovation in the aviation industry by making the world’s aviation data accessible and easy to use. Its Laminar Data Platform is the world’s first commercial platform dedicated to cleaning, fusing, and organizing the world’s aviation data.
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announced 2/4/2020 via PR Newswire

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, will acquire Emailage

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synopsis: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a company that uses data and analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions, will be acquiring Emailage, a global leader in fraud prevention and risk management.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions uses data and analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions. They provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and government. "
 target: Emailage
Emailage is a global leader in fraud prevention and risk management. Through key partnerships, proprietary data, and advanced machine-learning technology, Emailage provides multi-faceted predictive solutions with email at its core.
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announced 1/13/2020 via BusinessWire

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, will acquire ID Analytics, Inc.

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, part of RELX, will acquire ID Analytics, a trusted provider of credit and fraud risk solutions for enterprises. ID Analytics technology delivers risk insights to enterprises through the combination of proprietary data, patented analytics, and near real-time cross-industry consumer identity behavior.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions uses data and analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions. They provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and government. "
 target parent: NortonLifeLock
target: ID Analytics, Inc.
ID Analytics is a leader in consumer risk management with patented analytics, expertise, and near real-time insight into consumer behavior. By combining proprietary data from the ID Network with advanced science, ID Analytics provides in-depth visibility into identity risk and creditworthiness.
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announced 12/20/2019 via Company Press Release

Mark Allen Group, will acquire Farmers Weekly

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synopsis: Mark Allen Group is to acquire Farmers Weekly. Reed Business Information Ltd, part of RELX, has agreed to sell the brand to MA Agriculture, a new company created by MAG to house Farmers Weekly. Farmers Weekly provides topical technical information from independent experts, designed to help farmers manage their businesses more effectively.
buyer: Mark Allen Group
The Mark Allen Group is a progressive media business, which delivers high-quality content through market-leading journals, magazines, books, events and websites. Their brands offer unrivalled access to specialists in healthcare, education, business and consumer markets. "
 target parent: RELX Group plc
target: Farmers Weekly
Farmers Weekly provides topical technical information from independent experts, designed to help farmers manage their businesses more effectively. The Farmers Weekly brand serves the whole farming industry and includes data services such as Farmplan, and print publications.
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closed 11/27/2019 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired 3D4Medical

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synopsis: Elsevier, a global information analytics business specializing in science and health, and part of RELX, has acquired 3D4Medical, the global anatomy education company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. 3D4Medical's revolutionary cloud-based platform allows users to investigate the details of the human anatomy in incredible 3D.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps scientists and clinicians to find new answers, reshape human knowledge, and tackle the most urgent human crises. For 140 years, we have partnered with the research world to curate and verify scientific knowledge. "
 target: 3D4Medical
3D4Medical is the creator of Complete Anatomy, the world’s most advanced 3D anatomy platform. Their revolutionary cloud-based platform allows users to investigate the details of the human anatomy in incredible 3D.
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announced 7/29/2019 via Company Press Release

Elsevier B.V., will acquire Parity Computing Inc.

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a global information analytics business specializing in science and health, announced it will acquire Parity Computing Inc., a California-based business that employs artificial intelligence to provide high-accuracy entity resolution, profiling and recommendations for STM content and applications in the world of research.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, and more. "
 target: Parity Computing Inc.
Parity Computing Inc. is a California-based business that employs artificial intelligence to provide high-accuracy entity resolution, profiling and recommendations for STM (Scientific, Technical and Medical ) content and applications in the world of research.
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closed 5/8/2019 via PR Newswire

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, purchased Lumen from Numerica Corporation

See 43 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a provider of risk management solutions and services, has acquired Lumen from Numerica Corporation, a provider of technology solutions to government and industry customers. Lumen is a tool that quickly connects data sources and creates actionable information for police officers, analysts, dispatchers, and detectives.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a provider of risk management solutions and services. LexisNexis Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. "
 seller: Numerica Corporation
Lumen is a tool that quickly connects data sources and creates actionable information for police officers, analysts, dispatchers, detectives, and command staff. Lumen belongs to Numerica Corporation, a provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions to government and industry customers.
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closed 3/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

ReedPOP, acquired Florida Supercon LLC

See 43 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events and part of Reed Exhibitions, announced that Florida Supercon will be joining its family of global fan conventions. Florida Supercon is an annual convention held in Miami celebrating comics, superheroes, science fiction, anime, cartoons, video games, wrestling and all things pop culture.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: ReedPOP
ReedPOP is devoted exclusively to organizing and managing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and working with premium brands in the pop culture world to deliver once in a lifetime experiences for fans everywhere. "
 target: Florida Supercon LLC
Florida Supercon is an annual convention held in Miami, Florida celebrating comics, superheroes, science fiction, anime, cartoons, video games, wrestling and all things pop culture.
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closed 9/10/2018 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Aries Systems Corp.

See 114 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, the global information analytics business specializing in science and health, announced it has acquired Aries Systems, a leader in scientific publication workflow solutions headquartered outside Boston, MA. Aries' offerings are used for manuscript submission, peer review, production tracking and eCommerce.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, and more. "
 target: Aries Systems Corp.
Aries Systems transforms the way scholarly publishers bring high-value content to the world. The company’s innovative and forward-looking workflow solutions manage the complexities of modern print and electronic publishing.
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closed 7/12/2018 via Company Press Release

Accuity, Inc., acquired Safe Banking Systems LLC

See 179 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Accuity announced that it has acquired Safe Banking Systems (SBS). SBS is a specialist provider of innovative Know Your Customer due diligence and anti-money laundering solutions that enable financial institutions to identify, assess and manage risk across the enterprise.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Accuity, Inc.
Accuity offers a suite of innovative solutions for payments and compliance professionals, from comprehensive data and software that manage risk and compliance, to flexible tools that optimize payments pathways. Their portfolio delivers protection for individual and organizational reputations. "
 target: Safe Banking Systems LLC
Safe Banking Systems (SBS) provides innovative anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions that enable institutions to identify, assess and manage risk across the enterprise. SBS’ AML solutions solve key Know Your Customer, Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence issues.
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closed 5/17/2018 via PR Newswire

Reed Tech, acquired PatentSight GmbH,

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synopsis: Reed Tech, a LexisNexis® Legal & Professional company, announced the acquisition of PatentSight GmbH, a provider of analytics solutions that help patent professionals gain valuable insight into the strength, quality and relative value of patents and patent portfolios.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Reed Tech
Reed Tech, a LexisNexis company, is the provider of best-in-class information-based solutions and services to meet the needs of government agencies, the intellectual property market and the life sciences industry. "
 target: PatentSight GmbH,
PatentSight GmbH is a provider of analytics solutions that help patent professionals gain valuable insight into the strength, quality and relative value of patents and patent portfolios.
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closed 4/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, acquired Capsule

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synopsis: Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs (Liberty Fairs), a men's contemporary fashion trade event, has acquired Capsule from Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events business. Capsule is a fashion and lifestyle trade event that fuses the best high-end, progressive brands and directional, independent designers.
buyer: Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs
Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs (Liberty Fairs) is a men's contemporary fashion trade event held bi-annually in New York City and Las Vegas. Liberty curates the most forward thinking brands and brings them together with the industry's top buyers in an inspiring design-driven environment. "
 target parent: RELX Group plc
target: Capsule
Capsule is the fashion and lifestyle trade event that fuses the best high-end, progressive brands and directional, independent designers. The event is hosted 12 times a year and only the world's most innovative and sought-after brands are invited to participate.
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announced 3/28/2018 via PR Newswire

Omnicom Health Group, will acquire Elsevier Japan KK

See 246 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Omnicom Health Group will acquire the Pharma Communications business in Japan of Elsevier. Elsevier Japan KK is a leading healthcare communications business in Japan for 38 years, with a reputation for quality delivery of medical content for promotional materials and educational programs directed at doctors and patients.
buyer parent: Omnicom Group Inc.
buyer: Omnicom Health Group (OMC:$15,164.30)
Omnicom Health Group is a global collective of communications companies. It provides marketing services to the health and life-science industries through a combination of specialized agencies, customized client solutions, and collaborations with other Omnicom network agencies. "
 target parent: RELX Group plc
target: Elsevier Japan KK
Elsevier Japan KK is a leading healthcare communications business in Japan for 38 years, with a reputation for quality delivery of medical content for promotional materials and educational programs directed at doctors and patients.
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closed 3/26/2018 via Company Press Release

CloudNine Discovery, purchased eDiscovery Product Lines from LexisNexis

See 41 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, and CloudNine, a leader in simplifying and automating legal discovery, announced the sale of the LexisNexis eDiscovery product suite to CloudNine. The LexisNexis eDiscovery product suite includes software and solutions for the legal discovery process.
buyer: CloudNine Discovery
Founded in 2002, and based in Houston, Texas, CloudNine is a legal discovery technology company with expertise in simplifying and automating the discovery of data for audits, investigations, and litigation. "
 seller parent: RELX Group plc
seller: LexisNexis
The LexisNexis eDiscovery product suite includes the LAW PreDiscovery, Early Data Analyzer (EDA) and Concordance products. LAW PreDiscovery software works as an all-in-one “eDiscovery engine” to scan, import, and produce all of the potential evidentiary documents needed during legal discovery.
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announced 2/5/2018 via GlobeNewswire

Proagrica, will acquire SST Software

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synopsis: Proagrica, a company that serves the agriculture industry by providing independent connectivity and data-driven decision support solutions, has agreed to acquire SST Software, a leading US independent precision farming solutions company that delivers insight and decision support to agronomic advisors and growers.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Proagrica
Proagrica serves the agriculture industry by providing independent connectivity and data-driven decision support solutions; creating actionable intelligence to drive business growth across the value chain. "
 target: SST Software
SST Software specializes in providing a holistic ecosystem of geospatial data tools developed on the foundation of location, standardization, automation, centralization and communication – the essentials necessary to scale precision agricultural programs to optimal levels.
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announced 1/29/2018 via BusinessWire

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, will acquire ThreatMetrix, Inc.

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RELX Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ThreatMetrix through its subsidiary, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. ThreatMetrix analyzes connections among devices, locations and threat intelligence, and combines this data with behavioral analytics to identify high-risk digital behavior and transactions in real time.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the trusted data analytics provider for organizations seeking actionable insights to manage risks and improve results while upholding the highest standards for security and privacy. "
 target: ThreatMetrix, Inc.
ThreatMetrix is a leader in the risk-based authentication sector. ThreatMetrix’s technology analyzes connections among devices, locations and threat intelligence, and combines this data with behavioral analytics to identify high-risk digital behavior and transactions in real time.
price ($mm)
$804
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closed 1/17/2018 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V., acquired Via Oncology

See 49 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, the information analytics business specializing in science and health, and part of RELX Group, announced that it has acquired Via Oncology, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company that provides decision support and best practices in cancer care management.
buyer parent: RELX Group plc
buyer: Elsevier B.V.
Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, and more. "
 target parent: UPMC
target: Via Oncology
Via Oncology is a national leader in decision support tools for cancer. The Via Pathways is evidence-based proprietary content developed by committees composed of leading oncologists that forms the basis of clinical algorithms covering 95 percent of cancer types treated in the US.
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announced 10/11/2017 via BNC Analysis

Mark Allen Group, will acquire CommunityCare

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synopsis: Mark Allen Group has announced its intention to acquire CommunityCare, the UK’s leading brand for social work professionals. CommunityCare's website is the leading online medium for those working in social care and it contains all of the articles that have been published both in Community Care magazine and online since 1995.
buyer: Mark Allen Group
The Mark Allen Group is a progressive media business, which delivers high-quality content through market-leading journals, magazines, books, events and websites. Their brands offer unrivalled access to specialists in healthcare, education, business and consumer markets. "
 target parent: RELX Group plc
target: CommunityCare
CommunityCare's website is the leading online medium for those working in social care and it contains all of the articles that have been published both in Community Care magazine and online since 1995.
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closed 4/19/2006 via Company Press Release

Reed Elsevier plc, acquired Gold Standard Multimedia

See 158 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading healthcare and scientific publisher, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Gold Standard, Inc., a US-based developer of online clinical drug information products, services and solutions to the healthcare market.
buyer: Reed Elsevier plc (LSE:REL:$9,487.43)
Reed Elsevier is a world leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the scientific, medical, legal, risk and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high value and flexible information solutions to professional end users, with increasing emphasis on internet delivery. "
 target: Gold Standard Multimedia
A privately-held company founded in 1993, Tampa, Florida-based Gold Standard Multimedia (GSM) is a leading developer of innovative medical education and drug information software, online services and e-learning solutions.
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closed 2/25/2011 via BNC Analysis

Thomson Reuters, acquired Legal Publishing Group

See 117 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has announced that it has acquired Legal Publishing Group operations in Argentina and Chile from Palmfund Management. Legal Publishing Group publishes legal, tax and accounting information.
buyer: Thomson Reuters (TRI:$5,906.00)
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. It combines industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers. "
 target parent: Palmfund Management, LLC
target: Legal Publishing Group
Legal Publishing Group develops and publishes high-quality content in legal, regulatory, tax, labor and foreign trade matters. The business serves the needs of more than 90 universities, and offers solutions to accounting professionals and more than 200 governmental departments.
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announced 6/30/2010 via Capital IQ

European Professional Publishing Group GmbH, will acquire Reed Business Information GmbH

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synopsis: The specialty publishing group European Professional Publishing Group has acquired the German specialty publisher Reed Business Information GmbH. Reed Business provides a broad offering of specialty journals, specialty books, services and online products for architects in over 70 countries and four languages.
buyer: European Professional Publishing Group GmbH
The European Professional Publishing Group (EPPG) is a Munich-based publishing group for medium-size publishers in the field of specialty information and specialty interests. Group companies grow and develop organically as well as through additional investment and acquisitions. "
 target parent: Reed Elsevier
target: Reed Business Information GmbH
Reed Business Information GmbH provides a broad offering of specialty journals, specialty books, services and online products for architects in over 70 countries and four languages under the DETAIL brand.
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closed 11/9/2006 via Company Press Release

Summit Business Media, LLC, acquired Highline Media, LLC

See 131 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: William F. Reilly and Wind Point Partners, a private equity firm, announced today the formation of Summit Business Media, which simultaneously acquired Pfingsten Publishing and Highline Media. Mr. Reilly will be Chairman and CEO of Summit.
buyer parent: Wind Point Partners
buyer: Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media, LLC is a business-to-business media company that serves three market groups: The Art Group, The Financial Services Group, and The Industrial Group. "
 target parent: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
target: Highline Media, LLC
Highline Media LLC was formed to acquire The National Underwriter Company, the leading publisher and reference provider to the insurance and financial industries.
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closed 11/9/2006 via Company Press Release

Summit Business Media, LLC, acquired Pfingsten Publishing LLC

See 4446 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: William F. Reilly and Wind Point Partners, a private equity firm, announced today the formation of Summit Business Media, which simultaneously acquired Pfingsten Publishing and Highline Media. Mr. Reilly will be Chairman and CEO of Summit.
buyer parent: Wind Point Partners
buyer: Summit Business Media, LLC
Summit Business Media, LLC is a business-to-business media company that serves three market groups: The Art Group, The Financial Services Group, and The Industrial Group. "
 target parent: Pfingsten Partners, L.P.
target: Pfingsten Publishing LLC
Pfingsten Publishing L.L.C. is a business-to-business media company that serves three market groups: The Art Group; The Financial Services Group, and The Industrial Group.
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closed 2/1/2007 via BusinessWire

Prism Business Media, acquired Penton Media, Inc.

See 524 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MidOcean Partners and Wasserstein & Co., LP announced the completion of the purchase of Penton Media, Inc. and the simultaneous acquisition by MidOcean of 50% of the combined businesses of Prism Business Media Holdings, Inc. and Penton Media, Inc. Wasserstein, along with its coinvestors, continues to own 50% of the combined company.
buyer parent: Wasserstein & Co., LP
buyer: Prism Business Media
Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S. The company's market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 96 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products. "
 target parent: ABRY Partners
target: Penton Media, Inc.
Penton Media, Inc., a diversified business-to-business media company, produces market-focused magazines, trade shows, conferences, and online media and provides a broad range of custom media and direct marketing solutions for business-to-business customers worldwide.
price ($mm)
$530
rev ($mm)
$198
EBITDA ($mm)
$42
EV / rev
2.7x
EV / EBITDA
12.5x
closed 8/24/2006 via Company Press Release

Database Ready, LLC, acquired Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory

See 4446 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Database Ready, LLC, a provider of services and software that are used by financial, database, directory and other publishers, has acquired Edwards Information, LLC, publisher of the Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory.
buyer: Database Ready, LLC
Database Ready consists of three distinct business operations:software distribution services (it helps software companies sell their software); directory publishing; and database and content management services. "
 target: Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory
A man with money who made his millions buying and selling radio stations.
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closed 5/23/2006 via Company Press Release

A Consortium of 6 buyers acquired VNU nv

See 516 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Valcon, the consortium of private equity firms that for months has been trying to buy Anglo-Dutch media giant VNU for $9.7 billion, last weekend declared victory. The consortium said shareholders representing nearly 79% of VNU’s stock have tendered their stake.
buyer: AlpInvest Partners N.V.
buyer: Thomas H. Lee Co.
buyer: Blackstone Group LP (BX:$2,038.15)
buyer: The Carlyle Group (CG:$1,544.30)
buyer: Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR:$4,733.31)
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is an investment firm that makes a wide variety of private equity investments on behalf of itself and its investors. KKR has completed more than 100 transactions involving over $100 billion of total financing. KKR has offices in New York, Menlo Park and London. "
 target: VNU nv (NLSN:$6,465.00)
The Nielsen Company is world’s leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services. Nielsen provides clients with the most complete view of their consumers and their markets.
price ($mm)
$11,594
rev ($mm)
$4,479
EBITDA ($mm)
$835
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2.6x
EV / EBITDA
13.9x
closed 3/6/2006 via PR Newswire

The CAPS Group, purchased educational product development, catalog, publication and New York-based advertising pre-media opera from Schawk, Inc.

See 339 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The CAPS Group, a premier provider of graphic arts services to corporations, advertising agencies and design firms, has acquired the educational product development, catalog, publication and New York-based advertising pre-media operations of Schawk, Inc.
buyer: The CAPS Group
The CAPS Group is one of the largest independent graphic arts services providers in the United States. Its clients include Fortune 500 corporations, leading mid-market companies, nationally recognized publishers and large advertising agencies. The company is headquartered in Chicago. "
 seller: Schawk, Inc. (SGK:$442.64)
Schawk, Inc. specialize in two markets: packaging and advertising. Many of the world’s biggest consumer products companies, advertising agencies and printers rely on us every day for innovative brand imaging solutions that help them achieve strategic business goals.
price ($mm)
$29
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closed 9/3/2003 via

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synopsis: Dow Jones & Company (NYSE: DJ), publisher of the world's most vital business and financial news, announced today it has acquired Technologic Partners, a closely held publications and events firm for the venture capital and technology industries.
buyer: Dow Jones & Company, Inc. (:$1,769.69)
Dow Jones & Company is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. "
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closed 4/7/2020 via PR Newswire

PlaceIQ, acquired FreckleIOT

See 256 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PlaceIQ Inc., the leading data and technology provider that powers critical business and marketing decisions with location data, analytics, and insights, announced it has acquired FreckleIOT, a business specializing in location data and foot traffic measurement from Freckle, LTD.
buyer: PlaceIQ
PlaceIQ is a provider of Next Generation Location Intelligence. Extracting meaning and context from the huge explosion of new location data being created, PlaceIQ enables a detailed and dynamic understanding of a place or location like never before. "
 target: FreckleIOT
Freckle is a global data company specializing in media measurement and identity. The Freckle offline media measurement solution determines the effectiveness of media across all channels in driving customers into a physical location. They are based in New York and Toronto.
price ($mm)
$3.10
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closed 4/1/2020 via BNC Analysis

AdWanted, acquired Standard Rate and Data Service

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Adwanted Group, a France-based media buying platform, has acquired Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS) from Kantar Media, the world’s leading data, insights and consultancy company. SRDS is a powerful platform for planning and buying media. Agencies and brands use SRDS as an all-in-one resource to find and compare digital and traditional media.
buyer: AdWanted
Adwanted is a France-based media buying platform. Adwanted brings offline ad buying online by making the method of buying print ads in newspapers and magazines as automated, quick, and simple as buying programmatic ads for digital media platforms. "
 target parent: Bain Capital
target: Standard Rate and Data Service
Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS) is a powerful, easy-to-use platform for evaluating, planning, and buying media. Agencies and brands use SRDS as an affordable, all-in-one resource to find and compare digital and traditional media across business, consumer and geographic audiences.
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closed 3/18/2020 via Forbes

Growth Catalyst Partners, acquired Government Executive Media Group

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Growth Catalyst Partners, a lower-middle market private equity firm, is acquiring a controlling stake in Government Executive Media Group, government's business news daily and the premier digital destination for senior leaders in the federal government's departments and agencies.
buyer: Growth Catalyst Partners
Growth Catalyst Partners ("GCP") is a lower-middle market private equity firm focused on information, marketing and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying market leading companies with breakout potential. "
 target parent: Atlantic Media Company
target: Government Executive Media Group
Government Executive is government's business news daily and the premier digital destination for senior leaders in the federal government's departments and agencies. Their readers are the high-ranking civilian and military officials who are responsible for defending the nation.
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closed 2/13/2020 via Company Press Release

Moody's Corporation, acquired Regulatory DataCorp, Inc.

See 103 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Regulatory DataCorp (RDC), a leading provider of anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) data and due diligence services.
buyer: Moody's Corporation (MCO:$4,829.00)
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. "
 target parent: Vista Equity Partners
target: Regulatory DataCorp, Inc.
RDC (Regulatory DataCorp) delivers powerful, decision-ready intelligence and world-class risk and compliance protection, allowing global organizations to identify suspect entities, strengthen fraud protection, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect their brand equity.
price ($mm)
$700
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closed 12/6/2019 via PR Newswire

S&P Global Market Intelligence, acquired The 451 Group

See 236 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics in the global capital and commodity markets, announced today that it has acquired 451 Research, LLC, a privately-held research and advisory firm that provides intelligence, expertise and data covering high-growt
buyer parent: S&P Global
buyer: S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence provides data, essential insights, and powerful analytics to help navigate the financial markets. S&P Global Market Intelligence integrates financial and industry data, research, and news into tools that help clients make informed business and financial decisions. "
 target: The 451 Group
The 451 Group owns and operates 451 Research, a leading technology-industry syndicated research and data firm focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. It also owns Uptime Institute, an independent provider of thought leadership, certification, education, and professional services.
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announced 11/26/2019 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire First Advantage Corporation

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synopsis: Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, will acquire First Advantage, a global technology and information services leader in background check and drug screening solutions. First Advantage's services include background screening (criminal, education, employment), driver compliance, drug testing, and fingerprinting.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with over $43 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and operating professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London and Hong Kong. "
 target parent: Symphony Technology Group
target: First Advantage Corporation
First Advantage provides comprehensive background screening, identity, and information solutions that give employers and housing providers access to actionable information that results in faster, more accurate people decisions.
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closed 10/29/2019 via Company Press Release

Ryan Konikoff, acquired Rock The House Entertainment Group, Inc.

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synopsis: Rock The House Entertainment Group, Inc. recently announced new ownership with Chief Operating Officer Ryan Konikoff acquiring the majority share. Rock The House Founder and CEO Matt Radicelli will remain at the helm of the company. Rock The House (RTH) is Cleveland’s premier interactive entertainment and production company.
buyer: Ryan Konikoff
Ryan Konikoff is the Chief Operating Officer at Rock The House Entertainment Group, Inc. He specializes in Tour Managing, Cruise Ships, Music Festivals, and Audio / Visual & special event design. "
 target: Rock The House Entertainment Group, Inc.
Rock The House (RTH) is Cleveland’s premier interactive entertainment and production company. RTH provides world-class event lighting, A/V production services, videography, DJs, photo booths, and more for Corporate Events, Meetings and Conferences, Weddings and just about any other type of event.
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closed 10/9/2019 via PR Newswire

Northstar Travel Group, LLC, acquired Buying Business Travel Media

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the travel industry, acquired Buying Business Travel, the leading business-to-business brand in the UK serving the corporate travel industry with online media, events, and a magazine brand.
buyer parent: EagleTree Capital
buyer: Northstar Travel Group, LLC
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the travel industry including leisure/retail, corporate/business travel, meetings and incentives, and travel technology. "
 target parent: Panacea Media
target: Buying Business Travel Media
Buying Business Travel is the UK’s leading publication for travel and meetings buyers and arrangers. It has a highly targeted circulation of over 18,000, with more than 41,000 readers, who are responsible for over £18 billion annual corporate travel and meetings spend.
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closed 10/3/2019 via BNC Analysis

Gartner, Inc., acquired Topo, Inc

See 138 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gartner, a leading research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500, has acquired TOPO, a research, advisory, and consulting firm for sales and marketing organizations, to better help companies continue to grow revenue faster and sustain that growth.
buyer: Gartner, Inc. (IT:$4,051.88)
Gartner is a leading research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500. Gartner's combination of expert-led, practitioner-sourced, and data-driven research steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. "
 target: Topo, Inc
TOPO is a research, advisory, and consulting firm that helps sales and marketing adopt the patterns and plays that drive faster revenue growth. The company develops research insights, actionable assessments, and market technology guides for marketing, sales development, and sales.
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closed 10/1/2019 via BusinessWire

DTN, acquired Weatherzone

See 65 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DTN, an independent source of insights, analysis, and decision-support solutions, has acquired Weatherzone, from Nine Entertainment. Headquartered in Australia, Weatherzone is a leading provider of weather information to consumers and businesses across major industry sectors.
buyer parent: TBG AG
buyer: DTN
DTN is an independent source of accurate, objective, real-time, and actionable insights to increase confidence and support business decisions for customers working in agriculture, energy, and transportation. DTN also publishes Progressive Farmer magazine, the premier publication in agriculture. "
 target parent: Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd.
target: Weatherzone
Weatherzone is Australia’s largest private weather service. The company gives businesses advanced tools and the most accurate weather forecasts in order to operate safely, efficiently, and more profitably. Weatherzone's solutions are innovative, tailored, flexible and responsive.
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rev ($mm)
$10,412.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,950.00
EBIT ($mm)
$809.00
Net Income ($mm)
$259.00
Employees
58000
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Ticker: LSE:REL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RELX Group plc
RELX Group plc
RELX Group is a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries. They are a company that delivers improved outcomes to professional customers across industries, helping them make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$9,487.43
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,890.57
EBIT ($mm)
$2,466.44
Net Income ($mm)
$1,813.38
Employees
33200
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Ticker: TRI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. They combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$5,906.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,094.00
EBIT ($mm)
$880.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,564.00
Employees
24400
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Ticker: ENXTAM:WKL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wolters Kluwer NV
Wolters Kluwer NV
Wolters Kluwer is a leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax & accounting, finance, risk & compliance, and legal sectors. They help customers make critical decisions by providing solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized tech and services.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$4,931.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,348.20
EBIT ($mm)
$934.31
Net Income ($mm)
$666.89
Employees
18116
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Ticker: LSE:INF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Informa plc
Informa plc
Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events business. With more than 6,500 employees globally, it has a presence in all major geographies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,663.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,154.77
EBIT ($mm)
$721.83
Net Income ($mm)
$393.19
Employees
11000
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: LSE:EXPN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Experian plc
Experian plc
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$4,861.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,509.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,197.00
Net Income ($mm)
$695.00
Employees
17200
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Ticker: INFO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IHS, Inc.
IHS, Inc.
IHS, Inc. is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape the business landscape: energy, economics, geopolitical risk, sustainability and supply chain management. IHS is the leading provider of diverse global market and economic information.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$4,449.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,529.20
EBIT ($mm)
$953.10
Net Income ($mm)
$878.00
Employees
15500
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Ticker: NasdaqGS:VRSK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Verisk Analytics is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, natural resources, and financial services. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze billions of records, Verisk Analytics provides first-to-market innovations that are integrated into customer workflows.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,544.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,068.30
EBIT ($mm)
$839.60
Net Income ($mm)
$463.90
Employees
8068
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Ticker: TRU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TransUnion LLC
TransUnion LLC
As a global leader in information and risk management, TransUnion creates advantages for millions of people around the world by gathering, analyzing and delivering information. TransUnion delivers high quality data and integrates advanced analytics and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,399.10
EBITDA ($mm)
$844.40
EBIT ($mm)
$510.60
Net Income ($mm)
$274.40
Employees
7100
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Ticker: STC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stewart Information Services Corp
Stewart Information Services Corp
Stewart Information Services Corporation is a global real estate services company, offering products and services from residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry,.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,981.39
EBITDA ($mm)
$176.84
EBIT ($mm)
$156.07
Net Income ($mm)
$90.56
Employees
5300
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Ticker: NYSE:JW.A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wiley
Wiley
Wiley is a global provider of knowledge and knowledge-enabled services that improve outcomes in areas of research, professional practice and education. Wiley provides digital and print scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,848.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$307.18
EBIT ($mm)
$223.55
Net Income ($mm)
$147.00
Employees
5700
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Ticker: CLGX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CoreLogic, Inc.
CoreLogic, Inc.
CoreLogic is a provider of consumer, financial and property information, analytics and services to business and government. CoreLogic develops predictive decision analytics and provides business services that bring dynamic insight and transparency to the markets it serves.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,739.51
EBITDA ($mm)
$357.42
EBIT ($mm)
$201.83
Net Income ($mm)
$31.91
Employees
5800
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Ticker: TSX:MDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) offers space-based solutions for cost-efficient global delivery of direct-to-home television, satellite radio, broadband internet, and mobile communications. MDA also offers end-to-end solutions to monitor and manage changes and activities worldwide.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$1,592.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$244.08
EBIT ($mm)
$177.01
Net Income ($mm)
$84.04
Employees
4800
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Ticker: CSGP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CoStar Group
CoStar Group
CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,463.14
EBITDA ($mm)
$431.68
EBIT ($mm)
$345.92
Net Income ($mm)
$302.59
Employees
4337
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Ticker: ENXTAM:TOM2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TomTom NV
TomTom NV
Founded in 1991, TomTom is a leading provider of navigation and location-based products and services. TomTom maps, traffic information and navigation technology power automotive in-dash systems, mobile devices, web based applications and government and business solutions.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$1,079.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$135.18
EBIT ($mm)
$22.67
Net Income ($mm)
$41.16
Employees
4600
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