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closed 4/1/2005 via PR Newswire
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., acquired J.D. Power & Associates
synopsis: The McGraw-Hill Companies MHP today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of J.D. Power and Associates, a leading provider of marketing information to consumers and businesses worldwide. Terms were not disclosed.
buyer:
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
(NYSE:SPGI:$8,297.00)
McGraw-Hill is a leading information provider. The company publishes Business Week and many other consumer and trade magazines. Subsidiary Standard & Poor's is a leading furnisher of corporate credit ratings and also publishes directories of corporate information. "
target:
J.D. Power & Associates
J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO 9001:2000 registered global marketing information services firm that helps businesses and consumers make better decisions through credible, meaningful, and easily accessible customer-based information.
price ($mm)
$350
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$145
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closed 4/28/2006 via PR Newswire
RR Donnelley, acquired OfficeTiger
synopsis: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has completed its previously announced purchase of OfficeTiger. The acquisition agreement was announced on March 20, 2006. This concludes RR Donnelley's second acquisition of a leading BPO provider in less than a year.
buyer:
RR Donnelley
(RRD:$6,413.40)
RR Donnelley is a global provider of integrated communications. The company employs a suite of leading Internet based capabilities and other resources to provide premedia, printing, logistics and business process outsourcing products and services. "
target:
OfficeTiger
Founded in 1999, OfficeTiger is the largest diversified, judgment-based business process outsourcing solution provider with four service divisions characterized by industry-specific, real-time, services that support core functions of our clients' organizations.
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$250
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closed 1/9/2013 via Company Press Release
reInvention, LLC, acquired Authentic Response, Inc.
synopsis: reInvention LLC announced that it has acquired Authentic Response, a global online sampling solutions company. The addition of Authentic Response extends reInvention’s ability to make it easy for market researchers to reach all types of survey respondents and augments their team of knowledgeable, proactive customer service professionals.
buyer:
reInvention, LLC
reInvention LLC provides global sampling, data collection and analytical reporting services to the market research industry. Driven by a passion for making it incredibly easy for researchers to obtain and analyze reliable survey data, reInvention delivers high-quality responses and superior results."
target:
Authentic Response, Inc.
Authentic Response specializes in providing global online sampling solutions to the market research industry. Authentic Response ensures legitimate, secure survey responses with broad reach to consumers, business decision makers, and numerous other segments.
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closed 11/1/2017 via PR Newswire
Deloitte LLP, acquired Bug Insights, LLLP
synopsis: Deloitte has acquired Bug Insights' human resources analytics rewards optimization offering. Bug Insights is a market research and human capital analytics consulting firm. Their rewards optimization offering leverages trade-off analysis and employee preference measurements, helping organizations to design effective and customized rewards programs.
buyer:
Deloitte LLP
The subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP provide industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands and companies. They work across more than 20 industry sectors to help clients to make their most challenging business decisions with confidence. "
target:
Bug Insights, LLLP
Bug Insights is a full-service market research and human capital analytics consulting firm. Their rewards optimization offering leverages trade-off analysis and employee preference measurements, helping organizations to design effective and customized compensation, benefits and rewards programs.
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closed 7/20/2012 via Wall Street Journal
Millward Brown, acquired Cadem Advertising S.A.
synopsis: WPP PLC's operating company Millward Brown has acquired Cadem Advertising S.A, consumer insights company in Chile for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1997, Cadem has operated as a licensee of Millward Brown for many years providing brand tracking, quantitative and qualitative research services.
buyer parent:
WPP Group, plc
buyer: Millward Brown
buyer: Millward Brown
Millward Brown is one of the world's leading research agencies and is expert in effective advertising, marketing communications, media and brand equity research. Millward Brown helps clients build strong brands and services. "
target:
Cadem Advertising S.A.
Founded in 1997, Cadem has operated as a licensee of Millward Brown for many years providing brand tracking, quantitative and qualitative research services.
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$6
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closed 10/12/2011 via BNC Analysis
Ipsos S.A, acquired Synovate Limited
synopsis: Ipsos announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the Synovate business. Synovate is a global market research firm that generates insights to help clients drive competitive brand, product and customer experience strategies.
buyer:
Ipsos S.A
(ENXTPA:IPS:$2,361.14)
target: Synovate Limited
Ipsos is a leading, independent, publicly-listed market research company. Headquartered in Paris, it has offices in 64 countries and conducts research in more than 100 countries. "
target parent:
Aegis Group PLC
target: Synovate Limited
Synovate is a global market research firm that generates insights to help clients drive competitive brand, product and customer experience strategies.
price ($mm)
$847
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$836
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closed 11/10/2009 via PR Newswire
Integreon Managed Solutions, Inc., acquired Grail Research
synopsis: Integreon, the global leader in integrated knowledge process outsourcing (KPO), announced the acquisition of Grail Research, a global strategic research and decision support firm headquartered in Cambridge, Mass.
buyer parent:
Ayala Corporation
buyer: Integreon Managed Solutions, Inc.
target: Grail Research
buyer: Integreon Managed Solutions, Inc.
Integreon provides a range of outsourced knowledge services to demanding professionals using Document KPO, Research KPO, Legal KPO and Business Services to transform its customers' Middle Office, allowing professionals to focus their time and energy on their 'highest and best use. "
target parent:
The Monitor Group, Inc.
target: Grail Research
Grail Research serves the world's leading technology, consumer products and life sciences organizations, including Microsoft, Estee Lauder and a majority of the top ten pharmaceutical companies.
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closed 11/12/2008 via BNC Analysis
WPP Group, plc, acquired Taylor Nelson Sofres plc
synopsis: British marketing research group Taylor Nelson Sofres admitted defeat in its bid battle with Martin Sorrell's WPP Group on Monday, recommending its shareholders accept the deal on offer. WPP made a 1.14 billion pound ($2 billion) hostile bid for TNS in July and has secured acceptances of support from 61 percent of TNS shareholders.
buyer:
WPP Group, plc
(WPP:$12,801.10)
WPP is one of the world's leading communications services groups. Through its operating companies it provides a comprehensive range of communications services. These services include: advertising; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity, healthcare and specialist communications. "
target:
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc is a market information group. The world’s largest provider of custom research and analysis, a leader in political and social polling, a major supplier of consumer panel, media intelligence and Internet, TV and radio audience measurement services.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,169 [$2,887]
rev ($mm)
$2,122
EBITDA ($mm)
$262
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11.1x
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closed 7/31/2008 via BusinessWire
Forrester Research Inc., acquired JupiterResearch
synopsis: Forrester Research, Inc. has acquired JupiterResearch, LLC, and its parent company, JUPR Holdings, Inc., from MCG Capital Corporation for $23 million in cash plus assumed liabilities, subject to post-closing adjustments, in a strategic purchase that complements Forrester’s syndicated business model.
buyer:
Forrester Research Inc.
(FORR:$349.37)
target: JupiterResearch
Forrester Research identifies and analyzes trends in emerging technology and their impact on business. Forrester's WholeView(TM) Research, Strategic Services, and Events help $1 billion-plus clients understand how technology change affects their customers, strategy, and technology investment. "
target parent:
MCG Credit Corporation
target: JupiterResearch
JupiterResearch provides unbiased research, analysis and advice, backed by proprietary data, to help companies profit from the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on their business.
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$22
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closed 2/7/2008 via BusinessWire
The BDRC Group, acquired Continental Research
synopsis: The BDRC Group, the UK’s largest independently owned market research agency, today announces its acquisition of Continental Research from its US owners, Arbitron Inc., for an undisclosed sum.
buyer:
The BDRC Group
target: Continental Research
The BDRC Group is one of the UK’s largest independent research organisations with more than 60 full time staff. It comprises two companies: Business Development Research Consultants and Perspective, a UK based telephone and online research facility. "
target parent:
Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
target: Continental Research
Continental Research provides research services for business and finance, media and advertising, Internet and telecom, public sector, and travel businesses. The company conducts qualitative and quantitative research studies, as well as online surveys.
price ($mm)
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$14
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closed 10/18/2007 via BusinessWire
Opinion Research Corporation, acquired Northwest Research Group
synopsis: Opinion Research™, an infoUSA® Company announced the acquisition of Northwest Research Group (a full-service, custom market research and consulting firm). The firm is nationally recognized for its expertise in market research design, analytical proficiency, and its ability to translate research findings into actionable business decisions.
buyer parent:
infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
Founded in 1938, Opinion Research Corporation provides commercial market research, health and demographic research for government agencies, information services and consulting. "
target:
Northwest Research Group
Northwest Research Group, Inc. is a full service national, marketing research and consulting firm with complete, on-premise capabilities to manage every aspect of a marketing research project - from research and questionnaire design through analysis, reporting, and strategic consulting.
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closed 9/4/2007 via PR Newswire
Synergy International Limited, acquired DecisionPoint Marketing and Research
synopsis: Synergy International Limited, Inc., an award-winning northeast Ohio strategic marketing firm, acquired DecisionPoint Marketing and Research, Inc., a leading marketing research firm in Summit County.
buyer:
Synergy International Limited
Synergy is a leading full-service marketing consulting firm, with a niche in Customer Experience Management. In fact, Synergy is one of the only firms of its kind in the state of Ohio. Some clients include: National City, Alltel, Kent State University, Key Bank and Eaton Corporation. "
target:
DecisionPoint Marketing and Research
Founded in 1994 as a marketing research focus facility, DecisionPoint put clients in touch with the voices of consumers in an objective, third-party environment -- specifically, a focus group setting. Clients have included TimeWarner Cable, Jury Sync, Goodyear, GoJo and Akron General.
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closed 8/16/2007 via BusinessWire
Harris Interactive, acquired Decima Research
synopsis: Harris Interactive has acquired Decima Research, a leading Canadian research firm. Decima Research is a privately-held, full-service, public opinion and market research firm headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
buyer:
Harris Interactive
(HPOL:$140.32)
Harris Interactive is the 12th largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world. The company provides innovative research, insights and strategic advice to help its clients make more confident decisions which lead to measurable and enduring improvements in performance. "
target:
Decima Research
Decima Research is a privately-held, full-service, public opinion and market research firm headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The firm has particularly strong practices in financial services, telecommunications, public affairs and tourism/recreation/gaming research.
price ($mm)
$21
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$26
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closed 7/13/2007 via PR Newswire
Doxus merged with Market Strategies, Inc.,
synopsis: Market Strategies, Inc., a leading full-service custom and syndicated market research firm, announced that it has merged with Doxus, a custom research firm specializing in the technology sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer parent:
Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Market Strategies, Inc.
buyer: Market Strategies, Inc.
Market Strategies offers market research solutions and strategic consulting to help clients successfully address their business challenges, with emphasis on customer satisfaction measurement, market opportunity assessment, e-commerce assessment and brand development and management. "
target:
Doxus
Doxus market research teams excel in providing and interpreting research that helps drive successful business and marketing strategies. Our researchers assist forward-looking companies wherever and whenever there is a need for market insight.
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closed 7/5/2007 via BusinessWire
Opinion Research Corporation, acquired NWC Research
synopsis: Opinion Research, an infoUSA® Company announced the acquisition of NWC Research, an Asia Pacific research company based in Australia, with offices in Singapore and Malaysia. NWC Research will join Opinion Research’s market research group, expanding the company’s research presence in the Asia Pacific market.
buyer parent:
infoUSA, Inc.
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
buyer: Opinion Research Corporation
Founded in 1938, Opinion Research Corporation provides commercial market research, health and demographic research for government agencies, information services and consulting. "
target:
NWC Research
NWC Research contains some of the most experienced and innovative market research practitioners in Australia. All our senior management team have over 10 years experience in the market research industry and many have worked in both Australia and overseas, in particular Asia, Europe and the UK.
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closed 6/26/2007 via
Latin Force LLC, acquired Geoscape International
synopsis: Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group announced the merger of Latin Force LLC, a Hispanic marketing strategy firm, with Geoscape International Inc., the leading multicultural consumer intelligence and data analytics company. UIG is a substantial investor in Latin Force Group, the merged entity. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
buyer parent:
Goldman Sachs & Co.
buyer: Latin Force LLC
buyer: Latin Force LLC
Latin Force Group is a strategy and market intelligence firm that provides cultural insights, consumer intelligence, go-to-market plans, databases, technology and analytics to help our clients achieve significant growth with America’s new mainstream consumers. "
target:
Geoscape International
Geoscape International, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing multicultural and multinational market intelligence information systems enabling more effective business strategy and tactics. Its products and services are relied upon by some of the most prestigious companies in the world.
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closed 5/4/2007 via PR Newswire
MarketResearch.com, acquired Profound
synopsis: MarketResearch.com, the leading source for market research information and services, further broadened its product and service offerings by acquiring the Thomson Business Intelligence (TBI) Market Research (Profound(R)) service.
buyer:
MarketResearch.com
target: Profound
MarketResearch.com is the leading provider of global market intelligence products and services. MarketResearch.com offers instant online access to the world's most extensive database of expert insights on global industries, companies, products, and trends. "
target parent:
Thomson Reuters
target: Profound
Profound has built its reputation as a premium market research procurement service for business professionals. The service is recognized for its advanced search capabilities, including a comprehensive taxonomy of companies and industries.
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announced 4/17/2007 via PR Newswire
Sedulo Group, will acquire Perspicacite de Strategie
synopsis: Sedulo Group, a New York-based competitive intelligence firm, will merge its practice with Perspicacite de Strategie of Paris.
buyer:
Sedulo Group
Sedulo's mission is to leverage our primary source intelligence collection capabilities to provide the most accurate and comprehensive competitive and market intelligence available today.Our goal is to provide our clients with the intelligence they need to out perform the market and the competition."
target:
Perspicacite de Strategie
Led by a team of foresight strategy thought leaders and industry research veterans, Perspicacite de Strategie [Strategy Insight] has helped some of Europe's largest companies develop long term strategies based on relevant, actionable intelligence and trend and probability analysis.
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closed 4/13/2007 via BusinessWire
Research International, acquired Teenage Research Unlimited
synopsis: Research International, the world leader in custom market research, announced the acquisition of TRU (Teenage Research Unlimited), the leading research company in the youth market. Over the course of 25 years, Northbrook, IL-based TRU has built an unparalleled understanding of the teen market.
buyer parent:
WPP Group, plc
buyer: Research International
buyer: Research International
Research International is the world leader in custom market research. It partners with clients the world over, giving them the knowledge to make decisions about businesses and brands, understand people and anticipate and shape their future. "
target:
Teenage Research Unlimited
Teenage Research Unlimited has pioneered the field of teen research. But, more importantly, we continue to innovate. We're at the forefront of developing new and better methods for researching teens and sharing those learnings with clients.
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closed 4/2/2007 via PR Newswire
Enova Medical Technologies, acquired CJ Olson Market Research
synopsis: Enova Medical Technologies announced its merger with CJ Olson Market Research Inc., a leading Minneapolis-based market research company. By joining the two companies, Enova adds market research expertise to its full range of manufacturing services for medical device companies.
buyer:
Enova Medical Technologies
Enova Medical Technologies, a privately-held company, is engaged in the development and commercialization of proprietary medical devices and is an experienced provider of product development, manufacturing, and commercialization services for the medical device industry. "
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CJ Olson Market Research
C.J. Olson is a full-service market research firm, founded in 1982, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and private organizations.
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