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closed 3/11/2014 via PR Web

ShipXpress, purchased Rail Fleet Management Software from FreightCar America

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synopsis: ShipXpress Inc., the premier provider of cloud-based software solutions, officially announced its acquisition of the Rail Fleet Management Software Services business of FreightCar America. FreightCar America has been manufacturing quality railcars since 1901.
buyer: ShipXpress
ShipXpress is the premier provider of cloud-based software solutions which enable industrial and commodities businesses to efficiently operate and collaborate with their supply chain partners.
seller: FreightCar America
Freight Car America's Rail Fleet Management Software offers a suite of fleet management web application systems. The web-applications manage current data for operational procedures and analyze historical data for strategic practices.
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closed 3/11/2014 via PR Web

Sysnet Global Solutions, acquired SaaS Markets

See 32 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SaaS Markets, the enterprise cloud marketplace provider, announces it has been acquired by Sysnet Global Solutions, a market leader in payment card industry compliance services, specializing in PCI DSS compliance validation and merchant retention solutions for acquiring organizations.
closed 3/11/2014 via BNC Analysis

Prime Focus Technologies, acquired DAX LLC

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synopsis: Mumbai-based visual entertainment services company Prime Focus Ltd, through its technology subsidiary Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based DAX LLC, a provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications, for $9.1 million.
closed 3/11/2014 via PR Newswire

Delucchi Holdings, LLC, acquired eBrains, Inc.

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synopsis: Delucchi Holdings, LLC, a Washington, D.C.–based strategic digital communications and marketing services company, announced the acquisition of eBrainsInc., a digital media company that specializes in a guaranteed solution to bring visitors to destinations in the travel and tourism industry.
closed 3/11/2014 via Market Wire

Computex Technology Solutions, acquired ENETsolutions

See 881 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Computex Technology Solutions, a nationwide IT services company, announced it has completed the acquisition of Houston-based ENETsolutions, one of the top U.S. managed services providers (MSPs) and Cisco Gold networking partners.
closed 3/11/2014 via BusinessWire

Gartner, Inc., acquired Software Advice

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synopsis: Gartner, Inc., the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, announced the acquisition of Software Advice, Inc., a trusted software review site.
announced 3/11/2014 via BusinessWire

Blackstone Group LP, will acquire Accuvant, Inc.

See 885 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blackstone announced that a fund it manages on behalf of its private equity investors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accuvant Inc., a leader in information security solutions and services.
announced 3/10/2014 via BNC Analysis

K Sera Sera Limited, will acquire Digital Cinema and Technology

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: K Sera Sera Digital Cinema Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of KSS, is in the process of acquiring 100 percent stake in Digital Cinema and Technology India Private Limited. Digital Cinema and Technology (I) Pvt. Ltd. engages in the distribution of movies in digital format. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Mumbai, India.
closed 3/10/2014 via Company Press Release

PwC, acquired Biond Consulting

See 1037 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PwC Canada is pleased to announce the acquisition of Biond Consulting, a firm specializing in planning and implementing Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions through Oracle® and Microsoft® technologies.
announced 3/10/2014 via BusinessWire

DocuSign Inc., will acquire Comprova

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synopsis: DocuSign, Inc. announced that Comprova, Brazil’s leading digital signature platform and digital certificate authority, will join DocuSign, Inc. The acquisition will bring DocuSign Inc.’s Digital Transaction Management (DTM) platform to more than 200 million people in Brazil.
closed 3/10/2014 via PR Newswire

The CHR Group, acquired Raker Goldstein & Co.

See 153 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The CHR Group, a New York City-based integrated marketing services holding company, announces that it has acquired public relations firm Raker Goldstein & Co. The latter will maintain their brand and operate from The CHR Group's corporate headquarters in New York City.
announced 3/10/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Euronet Worldwide, Inc., will acquire HiFX

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synopsis: Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a leading global electronic payments provider and distributor, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire U.K.-based HiFX, a fast-growing provider of online initiated international payments and foreign exchange services, for £145 million or approximately $242 million.
announced 3/10/2014 via PR Web

HGGC, LLC, will acquire SERENA Software, Inc.

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synopsis: HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm, has partnered with Serena Software’s founder, Doug Troxel, and signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Serena Software. Serena Software provides orchestrated application development and release management solutions to over 2,500 enterprises worldwide.
closed 3/10/2014 via Market Wire

Adknowledge, Inc., acquired Giant Media

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synopsis: Adknowledge, Inc., the largest privately owned online advertising marketplace, announced that it has acquired Giant Media, an industry-leading video ad platform. The purchase recognizes the explosive growth of video as an advertising vehicle that will enable advertisers and agencies to scale the viewership of their content.
closed 3/10/2014 via BusinessWire

Kabam, Inc., acquired Phoenix Age Game Studio

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synopsis: Kabam, the leader in the western world for free-to-play games for traditional players, announced it has acquired San Francisco-based game studio Phoenix Age. The acquisition bolsters Kabam’s games catalogue with durable franchises in the role-playing game (RPG) genre across mobile and web platforms.
closed 3/10/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Altegra Health, acquired Outcomes Health

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synopsis: Altegra Health, a leading provider of business, technology and consulting solutions for healthcare organizations, announced the acquisition of Outcomes Health Information Solutions, a leading provider of risk adjustment, quality measurement and data analytics services to government-sponsored health plans and other healthcare organizations.
closed 3/10/2014 via BusinessWire

BRTRC Federal Solutions, acquired SecureForce

See 176 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BRTRC Federal Solutions, a leading mid-sized firm focused on providing integrated technical solutions to the government, announced its acquisition of SecureForce LLC, a leading provider of cybersecurity, risk and compliance and information assurance services to government agencies..
closed 3/10/2014 via PR Newswire

Physicians Interactive, acquired Tomorrow Networks, LLC

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synopsis: Pivotal Payments, a leading provider of merchant services and global payment processing solutions, announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Phoenix-based Capital Processing Network (CPN). CPN provides complete merchant services and credit card processing to point-of-sale businesses across the U.S.
closed 3/10/2014 via PR Newswire

Pivotal Payments, acquired Capital Processing Network

See 98 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pivotal Payments, a leading provider of merchant services and global payment processing solutions, announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Phoenix-based Capital Processing Network (CPN). CPN provides complete merchant services and credit card processing to point-of-sale businesses across the U.S.
closed 3/10/2014 via PR Web

IDMWORKS, acquired IdentityForge

See 260 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IDMWORKS announced the addition of IdentityForge, a global leader in providing enterprise and cloud integration software for identity & access management (IAM), biometric, governance and risk, monitoring, modernization projects and custom solutions for both private and public entities.
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closed 3/8/2014 via BNC Analysis

Brief2Event, acquired Venue Team

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synopsis: Dorset event management agency Brief2Event has announced the acquisition of Hertfordshire-based company Venue Team. Venue Team Limited provides online venue finding service for conference or event venues throughout the United Kingdom.
buyer: Brief2Event
Brief2Event is an event management agency. The core business of Brief2Event is finding venues, arranging corporate hotel programmes, and booking hotels linked to large events.
target: Venue Team
Venue Team Limited provides online venue finding service for conference or event venues throughout the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Herts, United Kingdom.
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closed 3/7/2014 via BNC Analysis

Wellcom Group Limited, acquired Thelab

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wellcom Group Limited, a leading provider of content creation and content management services, completed the acquisition of the business and selected assets and liabilities of thelab LLC. Thelab, LLC is a creative retouching company, provides a range of digital, print, and creative solutions.
announced 3/7/2014 via PR Newswire

Infotech Enterprises, will acquire Softential, Inc.

See 790 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Infotech Enterprises Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Infotech Enterprises America, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Softential, Inc., headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Softential, Inc. has over a decade's experience and an impressive track record around Service Management and Service Assurance solutions.
closed 3/7/2014 via BNC Analysis

Live Nation Labs, acquired YourTrove

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synopsis: Live Nation Labs, the digital arm of concert and ticketing giant Live Nation, has acquired YourTrove, a social startup that delivers personalized search results driven by social connections.
closed 3/7/2014 via BNC Analysis

RDI Marketing Services, Inc., acquired Service Industry Research Systems, Inc.

See 847 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RDI, a world class outsourcer, is pleased to announce their most recent acquisition of SIRS, Inc. Service Industry Research Systems, Inc. (SIRS) is a marketing research firm that specializes in insights for the retail industry.
closed 3/6/2014 via BNC Analysis

Quiet Storm, acquired Quiet Storm

See 1191 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Quiet Storm's board of directors, Trevor Robinson, Jon Howard, Rania Robinson and Laura Derbyshire are buying back the 50 per cent stake it sold to Inferno. Quiet Storm Ltd. is a creative marriage of ad agency and production company.
closed 3/6/2014 via PR Web

Bright Mountain Holdings, Inc., acquired LEOAffairs.com

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synopsis: Bright Mountain Holdings, Inc. has purchased the website, LEOAffairs.com, in its 6th and largest acquisition. LEOAffairs.com is recognized as the Largest Law Enforcement Message Board (Blog) Site on the planet and one of the Largest Law Enforcement Websites of any type in the world.
closed 3/6/2014 via PR Web

Axium, acquired ArchitTrek

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synopsis: Axium, a leading developer of accounting and project management software for A/E firms, announced the acquisition of ArchitTrek™, a web-based project collaboration tool for the architect and engineering market.
closed 3/6/2014 via PR Web

Sharp Innovations, Inc., acquired This Way Up Marketing, LLC

See 1240 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sharp Innovations, Inc., a website development and Internet marketing agency, has acquired Lancaster-based firm This Way Up! Marketing. The company develops new web applications and technologies, creates comprehensive social media strategies, develops an internet marketing strategy using SEO, and provides training and seminars.
closed 3/6/2014 via BNC Analysis

Tribal Group plc, acquired Sky Software Pty Limited

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synopsis: Tribal Group has acquired the entire issued share capital of Sky Software Pty Limited. Sky Software is a provider of cloud-based student management systems to the vocational and higher education markets in Australia, the Asia Pacific region and elsewhere in the world.
closed 3/6/2014 via PR Web

Jaroop, acquired ServiceKick

See 1433 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Connecticut-based technology company Jaroop has acquired ServiceKick, a popular business review and publication technology platform. ServiceKick, originally founded in 2010, provides the ability for business owners and companies to collect, manage and publish business reviews and testimonials.
closed 3/6/2014 via Company Press Release

Encore Business Solutions Inc., acquired Candlewest

See 1011 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Encore Business Solutions has acquired Canadian BC based Microsoft Dynamics and SYSPRO partner Candlewest Systems. Candlewest is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software solutions partner.
announced 3/6/2014 via PR Newswire

MTS S.p.A., will acquire Bonds.com, Inc.

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synopsis: Bonds.com Group, Inc., the parent company of Bonds.com, Inc. (BCI), which is a U.S. based platform for the electronic trading of U.S. corporate and emerging market bonds announced that is has entered into a merger agreement to be acquired by MTS, part of London Stock Exchange Group.
announced 3/6/2014 via PR Newswire

Vobile, Inc., will acquire Blayze Inc.

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synopsis: Vobile, the worldwide leading provider of video and audio content identification, analytics and management services, announced the acquisition of Blayze, a YouTube analytics and content marketing startup launched in 2012 through venture fund MuckerCapital.
announced 3/6/2014 via BusinessWire

Sales Performance International, will acquire The Complex Sale, Inc.

See 37 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sales Performance International (SPI), the global leader in sales performance improvement, announced the acquisition of The Complex Sale. The Complex Sale, Inc. is a premiere sales enablement, training and methodology company focused on fundamental consultative selling, skills training, live workshops, and deal coaching.
closed 3/6/2014 via Wall Street Journal

Publicis Worldwide, acquired Hawkeye

See 1169 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced that it has acquired Hawkeye, a leading digital marketing services agency based in Dallas, Texas with deeply specialized competencies in data analytics, digital strategy, CRM and experiential marketing, to be aligned with Publicis North America, part of the Publicis Worldwide network.
announced 3/6/2014 via Company Press Release

Spotify Ltd, will acquire The Echo Nest

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synopsis: Spotify, a digital music service, announced that it will acquire the industry’s leading music intelligence company, The Echo Nest, the industry’s leading music intelligence company, providing developers with the deepest understanding of music content and music fans.
announced 3/6/2014 via Company Press Release

MatrixCare, will acquire Right Click Software

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synopsis: MDI Achieve, provider of MatrixCare™ Electronic Health Record for long-term care, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Right Click Software, provider of an integrated marketing, financial, and operational platform for the Assisted Living market.
closed 3/6/2014 via Company Press Release

Dydacomp, acquired ChannelBrain

See 848 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dydacomp, the leading provider of essential solutions to growing small and mid-sized retailers and etailers, announced the acquisition of ChannelBrain, the leading provider of integration solutions that allow multi-channel retailers the ability to connect their order management system to selling channels easily and affordably.
closed 3/5/2014 via BNC Analysis

Tangerine Communications merged with Ferraro Group,

See 1191 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Ferraro Group, a public relations firm, announced that it had merged with Phoenix social media and public relations firm Tangerine Communications. Tangerine Communications, LLC operates as a social media and public relations company.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 2/28/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Orbitz Inc., acquired Travelocity Partner Network

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synopsis: Orbitz Worldwide announced that it has acquired certain assets and contracts of the Travelocity Partner Network which provides private label travel technology solutions for bank loyalty programs and online commerce sites. The operations of the Travelocity Partner Network will be integrated into the Orbitz Partner Network.
buyer: Orbitz Inc.(OWW:$2,076.00)
Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company using technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel. Orbitz Partner Network delivers private label travel technology solutions to a broad range of partners.
target parent: Travelocity.com Inc.
target: Travelocity Partner Network
Travelocity Partner Network provides private label travel technology solutions for bank loyalty programs and online commerce sites.
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closed 2/28/2014 via PR Web

FrontStream Payments, Inc., acquired Truist, Inc.

See 99 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FrontStream Holdings, LLC has announced the acquisition of TRUiST, a leading provider of corporate philanthropy solutions based in Washington, DC. The acquisition of TRUiST signifies another major step FrontStream has taken to further diversify their suite of tools that serve nonprofit organizations and those that support charitable causes.
announced 2/28/2014 via BusinessWire

Nippon TV Holdings, will purchase Hulu Japan Business from Hulu LLC

See 480 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) has entered into a definitive agreement with Hulu, LLC, to acquire Hulu’s Japan business. Hulu launched its Japan service in September 2011 and offers subscriptions for unlimited viewing of premium content on internet-connected devices such as TVs, PCs, tablets, smartphones and gaming consoles.
closed 2/28/2014 via Company Press Release

Project Informatica Srl, acquired MonClick S.r.L.

See 183 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Esprinet S.p.A. announces that it has finalized the sale of 100% stake in its subsidiary Monclick, a leading e-retailer in the technology space, to Project Informatica S.p.A.
closed 2/27/2014 via BNC Analysis

SAGE Publications, acquired MD Conference Express

See 162 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SAGE, the global independent scholarly and professional publisher, announced the acquisition of The Goodwin Group International, LLC, publisher of MD Conference Express®, the first publication to subject medical conference highlights to the rigorous test of peer review.
announced 2/27/2014 via Company Press Release

iProspect, will acquire Explido

See 1136 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu Aegis Network announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire explido GmbH & Co. KG. On completion, explido will be integrated into the existing iProspect business and iProspect brand, forming part of Dentsu Aegis Network in Germany. Explido is a leading agency for digital sales and marketing.
closed 2/27/2014 via Company Press Release

Red Arrow Entertainment Group GmbH, acquired Half Yard Productions LLC

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synopsis: Red Arrow Entertainment Group has acquired a majority stake in US-based production company Half Yard Productions. Since its founding in 2006, Half Yard has established itself as a leading US creator and producer of reality series, factual entertainment formats and documentaries.
closed 2/27/2014 via PR Newswire

VerticalScope Inc., acquired Topify

See 397 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Versatile Solutions, a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc., one of the world's largest owners and operators of online community web sites, announced that it has acquired the assets and business of Topify Inc., a Chicago-based developer of a specialized mobile applications for forum website users.
announced 2/27/2014 via BusinessWire

ProSiebenSat.1 Games, will purchase Aeria Games Europe GmbH from Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc.

See 669 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. has signed an agreement to sell its worldwide PC games business including its subsidiary Aeria Games Europe GmbH to ProSiebenSat.1 Games, a leading game publisher and a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest major media companies. In addition, the transaction will include certain successful mobile games licenses.
closed 2/27/2014 via Company Press Release

Mitsui & Co, Ltd, acquired The Delta Companies

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has acquired The Delta Companies, a provider of temporary and permanent healthcare staffing services for US healthcare facilities.
closed 2/27/2014 via PR Newswire

Biglari Holdings Inc., acquired Maxim Magazine, Inc.

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synopsis: Biglari Holdings Inc and Alpha Media Group announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings has acquired MAXIM, the largest young men's lifestyle media brand. Maxim publishes and distributes music and men's lifestyle magazines in the United States and internationally.
announced 2/27/2014 via GlobeNewswire

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, will acquire MultiCorpora R&D Inc.

See 561 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a global provider of integrated communications, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian-based MultiCorpora, an international provider of translation technology solutions.
announced 2/27/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Essilor International SA, will acquire Coastal Contacts Inc.

See 35 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Essilor International, the world's leading ophthalmic optics company, has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Coastal.com. Coastal Contacts Inc., a leading global manufacturer and digital retailer of high-quality glasses and contact lenses.
closed 2/27/2014 via Market Wire

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation, acquired Stray Angel Films

See 371 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Irvine-based Ubiquity Broadcasting Corp., announced that it is finalizing its negotiations to acquire the assets of Stray Angel Films, a privately-held video and film production company based in Los Angeles.
closed 2/27/2014 via BusinessWire

ZRG Partners, acquired New Directions Search

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ZRG Partners Inc., a fast growing global leader in executive search and talent management, has announced they have acquired New Directions Search, a 30 year, retained search firm, headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. New Directions Search has built a solid presence providing senior level executive search to the manufacturing and industrial segments.
closed 2/26/2014 via Company Press Release

Stamats Business Media, acquired The Thorburn Group

See 1154 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Stamats, the nation’s leading higher education research and marketing firm, announced the acquisition of The Thorburn Group, a brand agency serving consumer icons such as Disney, Harley-Davidson, Target and Porsche.
announced 2/26/2014 via Market Watch

Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services, will acquire Third Coast Holdings Inc.

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synopsis: Global information services company Wolters Kluwer N.V is buying the remaining 62% of Third Coast Holdings to extend their Corporate Legal Services business. Third Coast and its operating companies provide enterprise legal management software and services for general counsel and law firms in the U.S. and internationally.
closed 2/26/2014 via Company Press Release

Workday, Inc., acquired Identified

See 348 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Workday has acquired Identified, Inc., a San Francisco-based company, whose product development team is expected to enhance search capabilities and accelerate the delivery of predictive analytics and machine learning throughout Workday's suite of applications.
closed 2/26/2014 via Company Press Release

Renovus Capital, acquired Prime Technology Group, Inc.

See 1042 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Renovus Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Prime Technology Group, Inc. Prime, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is a provider of customized software solutions and mission critical IT services to insurance, healthcare and other companies that provide web-enabled services.
closed 2/26/2014 via Company Press Release

HB Agency, acquired Winans Creative

See 991 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HB Agency, an integrated marketing and public relations firm, has acquired Winans Creative, a marketing, technology and digital development studio based in Easthampton, Mass. The acquisition will give businesses access to sophisticated marketing technology solutions to reach their clients, prospects and influencers on all screens.
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*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 2/21/2014 via BNC Analysis

Google Inc., acquired Spider.io

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synopsis: Spider.io has been acquired by Google. Spider.io is a startup that specialized in weeding out fraudulent clicks around online ads. The three-year old company has tech that will help Google identify bad behavior around their content in video and display ads on the web, to help them get a more accurate picture of what is and isn’t succeeding.
buyer: Google Inc.(GOOG:$55,797.00)
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people with information every day. Google is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users.
target: Spider.io
Spider.io is a startup that specialized in weeding out fraudulent clicks around online ads. Spider.io’s tech is designed specifically to detect attacks originating from PCs infected by malware.
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announced 2/21/2014 via Market Wire

3Q Digital, will acquire iSearch Media

See 1136 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 3Q Digital, a digital marketing agency, announced its acquisition of iSearch Media, a leading San Francisco Bay Area search engine marketing and analytics agency. The acquisition creates the largest independent digital marketing agency in the region, with more than $300M in annual spend under management.
closed 2/21/2014 via BNC Analysis

Apple, Inc., acquired Burstly, Inc.

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synopsis: Apple has acquired Silicon Beach company Burstly, a deal that could bolster both the iAd platform and the Xcode development suite. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Burstly provides "solutions for the app lifecycle," supporting developers with app testing platform TestFlight and in-app ad management tool SkyRocket.
announced 2/21/2014 via BusinessWire

3M Health Information Systems, Inc., will acquire Treo Solutions

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synopsis: 3M announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Treo Solutions, a leading provider of data analytics and business intelligence to healthcare payers and providers. They deliver analytics on data and use data analytics to redesign payment structures and transition payer and provider clients to value-based care models.
closed 2/21/2014 via BNC Analysis

Blue Logic, acquired Coolpink

See 1300 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Blue Logic Digital has acquired the brand and assets of fellow Leeds agency, Coolpink. Coolpink is a brand engagement agency that has established a market leading reputation offering Insight & Strategy, Creative, Digital Marketing, Web Development and CMS, Mobile and Social & PR.
announced 2/20/2014 via Company Press Release

Funnel Holdings, will acquire EnterCrews Co., Ltd.

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synopsis: Funnel Malaysia Sdn Bhd hereby announces that Funnel and Mobcast global, inc have agreed to the transfer of EnterCrews Co. of Mobcast to Funnel. EnterCrews is a PC game platform with a membership of over 650,000 people in Japan. It provides browser games that the customer can enjoy easily, such as an authentic SF simulation game, and more.
closed 2/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

FuelFX, LLC, acquired Datahouse Studios, LLC

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synopsis: FuelFX LLC, a Houston multimedia and interactive application firm, announced that it has bought Datahouse Studios, a digital media development agency that specializes in digital asset creation for product visualization in marketing, training and sales based presentations and applications.
closed 2/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

FuelFX, LLC, acquired Pranamedia, Inc.

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synopsis: FuelFX LLC, a Houston multimedia and interactive application firm, announced that it has bought Pranamedia, a marketing agency that offers services including web & interactive, print communications, legal graphics and animation, athlete brand and marketing, technology solutions, music promotion, and custom audio.
announced 2/20/2014 via Company Press Release

The Baltimore Sun, will acquire Baltimore City Paper

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synopsis: The Baltimore Sun Media Group announced that it is buying the alternative weekly City Paper. Baltimore City Paper is best known for providing information on clubs, concerts, theater, and restaurants, but each issue also has one major article on a subject not usually being carried by the mainstream media.
closed 2/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

Ocuco Ltd., acquired EMRlogic Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Ocuco, the global software company behind the Acuitas practice management system (PMS) and the Innovations lab management system, has acquired Vancouver-based EMRlogic, provider of the ODPro PMS and the activEHR electronic health records program.
closed 2/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

Major League Soccer, LLC, acquired Club Deportivo Chivas USA

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synopsis: Major League Soccer announced that it has purchased the troubled Chivas USA franchise. The team will begin the MLS season next month under league control but MLS is hoping to conclude a quick deal to sell the team to an ownership group committed to building a new stadium that would keep the team in Los Angeles.
closed 2/20/2014 via Company Press Release

Astellia, acquired Ingenia

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synopsis: Astellia, leading provider of network and subscriber intelligence for mobile operators, announced the acquisition of Ingenia Telecom, provider of network analysis and radio optimization solutions for mobile operators. They developed innovative technologies to optimize 2G, 3G and 4G networks.
announced 2/20/2014 via BusinessWire

ACTIVE Network Business Solutions Group will be merged with Lanyon, Inc.,

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synopsis: ACTIVE Network Business Solutions, a leader in event marketing and Strategic Meetings Management technology, and Lanyon, a leader in transient hotel program technology, announced the completion of a merger. The combined company, which will operate under the name Lanyon.
announced 2/20/2014 via AP - Associated Press

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., will acquire Simple

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synopsis: BBVA has agreed to acquire Simple, a US-based company that has created a new standard in digital banking. The acquisition is part of BBVA's strategy to lead the technology-driven change that is transforming the financial services industry. The transaction values Simple at $117 million.
closed 2/20/2014 via GlobeNewswire

Criteo, acquired Tedemis

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synopsis: Criteo, a leading global technology company that specializes in digital performance advertising, announced it has acquired Tedemis, a leading provider of real-time opt-in personalized email marketing solutions, that help advertisers turn web visitors into customers.
closed 2/20/2014 via PR Newswire

OTOY, Inc., acquired AppSlingr

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synopsis: OTOY Inc., announced the acquisition of AppSlingr, Inc., a San Francisco-based startup incubated by the Alchemist Accelerator that enables simplified streaming of desktop applications from popular cloud storage providers including Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive.
announced 2/20/2014 via Reuters

Tencent Holdings Ltd., will acquire Jd.com

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synopsis: China's largest Internet company Tencent Holdings Ltd and online retailer JD.com are in talks to combine their e-commerce business. JD.com provides about 400,000 new products, including cell phones, home appliances, apparel, electronics, Chinese books, etc.
closed 2/19/2014 via BNC Analysis

Capidea Management ApS, acquired Xstream A/S

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synopsis: Danish end-to-end video management software company Xstream has announced that Danish private equity fund Capidea has taken a majority stake in the company. Xstream offers the market’s most comprehensive and scalable suite of OTT and TV Everywhere products and services.
closed 2/19/2014 via Yahoo, Inc.

Meltwater, purchased Findwise Search Center of Excellence from FindWise AB

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synopsis: Meltwater, the leading provider of online intelligence solutions delivering big data insights, announces its acquisition of the Findwise subsidiary Findwise Search Center of Excellence AB. The acquisition, Meltwater's sixth in five years, aims to strengthen the company's engineering organization with the development of a global R & D center.
closed 2/19/2014 via BNC Analysis

SuperAwesome, acquired MobiGirl Media

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synopsis: SuperAwesome, the European ad network and marketing platform for kids and teens, has crossed the pond via an acquisition. It bought L.A.-based MobiGirl Media, a mobile ad network for girls. The site allows one to hear from millions of girls, aged 6 to 16 about one’s products and services.
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