Like Masters Consultants S.A.S.

closed 7/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

BVA SAS, acquired Masters Consultants S.A.S.

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synopsis: BVA, a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry has bought mystery shopper program provider Masters Consultants. The company is based in Montrouge, France.
buyer parent: Montefiore Investment
buyer: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health. "
 target: Masters Consultants S.A.S.
Masters Consultants S.A.S., a market research company, offers mystery shopping surveys. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Montrouge, France.
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$8
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closed 5/11/2022 via BNC Analysis

Fiftyfive5, acquired The Leading Edge and The Digital Edge

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synopsis: Fiftyfive5, a research consultancy based in Australia, has acquired The Leading Edge and The Digital Edge from Enero, a marketing & communications group. The Leading Edge provides insight and shopper marketing services to brands and retailers. The Digital Edge is an online market research agency in Australia that delivers data for PR agencies.
buyer: Fiftyfive5
Fiftyfive5 is a research consultancy based in Australia. Fiftyfive5 helps businesses to identify and unlock demand-led growth strategies through market research. They provide impactful insights that enable their clients to better understand their customers. "
 target parent: Enero Group Limited
target: The Leading Edge and The Digital Edge
The Leading Edge is an Australian insight and strategy consultancy that specialises in insight, innovation, shopper marketing and brand management services to brands and retailers. The Digital Edge is an online market research agency in Australia that delivers data for researchers and PR agencies.
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$0.96
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announced 4/7/2022 via BusinessWire

Information Resources, Inc. will be merged with NPD Group, Inc.,

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synopsis: Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), a fast-growing global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, and The NPD Group, a global provider of market information and advisory services in more than 20 industries, announced the signing of a definitive agreement through which IRI and NPD will merge.
buyer parent: Hellman & Friedman LLC
buyer: NPD Group, Inc.
NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help its clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2000 companies worldwide rely on NPD to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. "
 target parent: Vestar Capital Partners
target: Information Resources, Inc.
Information Resources, Inc. is a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG companies, OTC health care organizations, retailers, financial services and media companies grow their businesses.
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announced 3/30/2022 via PR Newswire

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Elliott Management Corp., will acquire The Nielsen Company, Inc.

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synopsis: Nielsen, a global measurement and data analytics company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private equity consortium led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P., and Brookfield Business Partners L.P. together with institutional partners.
buyer: Elliott Management Corp.
buyer: Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. (BAM:$75,731.00)
Elliott Investment Management L.P. manages approximately $51.5 billion of assets. Brookfield Business Partners is a global business services and industrials company. "
 target: The Nielsen Company, Inc. (NLSN:$3,500.00)
Nielsen Holdings plc is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. For more than 90 years Nielsen has provided data and analytics based on scientific rigor and innovation.
price ($mm)[EV]
$10,133 [$15,581]
rev ($mm)
$3,500
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,180
EV / rev
4.5x
EV / EBITDA
13.4x
closed 12/9/2021 via BNC Analysis

YouGov plc, acquired LINK Marketing Services AG

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synopsis: YouGov Plc announced the acquisition of the leading Swiss market and social research agency, LINK Marketing Services AG based in Zurich. YouGov Plc is the international market research and data analytics group. LINK Marketing is a well-regarded player in the region with a focus on driving innovation in its market and social research capabilities.
buyer: YouGov plc (AIM:YOU:$223.64)
UK-based YouGov is an international research and data analytics group. YouGov combines its continuous stream of data with its research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations. "
 target: LINK Marketing Services AG
LINK Marketing was founded in 1981 in Lucerne, Switzerland and is a well-regarded player in the region with a focus on driving innovation in its market and social research capabilities.
price ($mm)
$29
rev ($mm)
$26
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.1x
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closed 7/6/2021 via Company Press Release

The Kantar Group, acquired Numerator

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synopsis: UK-based Kantar has acquired Numerator, a tech-driven consumer and market intelligence company. Numerator blends proprietary data, including a digital panel of over 1 million U.S. consumers, with advanced technology to create unique insights that help companies understand their customers in real-time and identify growth opportunities.
buyer parent: Bain Capital
buyer: The Kantar Group
UK-based Kantar is the world’s leading data-driven analytics and brand consulting group. Kantar works alongside clients to create strategies that improve brand awareness, attract more consumers, increase brand penetration, create financial success, and grow peoples’ confidence in public services. "
 target parent: Vista Equity Partners
target: Numerator
Numerator is a data and tech company bringing speed and scale to the market research space. The company blends proprietary data with advanced technology to create unique insights for the market research industry that has been slow to change.
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closed 2/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Astound Commerce, acquired Market Force Information, Inc.

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synopsis: Independent digital commerce specialist Astound Commerce has acquired MarketForce, a business unit within Digital River and leading innovator in digital performance marketing services.
buyer: Astound Commerce
Astound Commerce is an award-winning global digital commerce provider. They combine strategy, technology and interactive marketing services for many of the world's favorite brands and retailers. They can power every aspect of online business, and integrate across all marketing channels. "
 target parent: Digital River, Inc.
target: Market Force Information, Inc.
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies.
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closed 4/22/2020 via PR Web

Schlesinger Group, acquired 20|20 Research, Inc.

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synopsis: Schlesinger Group, a leading international data collection and research services company, has acquired 20|20 Research, a qualitative technology-led research services provider in the US. The addition of 20|20 Research adds high-quality proprietary online qualitative tools to Schlesinger Group’s portfolio of capabilities.
buyer parent: Gauge Capital
buyer: Schlesinger Group
Schlesinger Group is a leading data collection company offering a broad range of qualitative and quantitative solutions worldwide. The Group delivers high-quality recruitment and research services for any methodology, including online surveys, online communities, webcam focus groups, and more. "
 target: 20|20 Research, Inc.
20|20 is a leading expert and innovator in qualitative research that makes it easier for companies to prioritize the insights that drive growth. With its suite of in-house services, nationwide panel, and proprietary technology platforms, 20|20 connects thousands of brands to consumers worldwide.
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closed 3/3/2020 via BusinessWire

MaritzCX merged with InMoment, Inc,

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synopsis: InMoment and MaritzCX, recognized market leaders and proven innovators in the global customer experience (CX) sector, have merged. The combined company will serve 90 percent of the world’s automotive companies, eight out of 10 of the leading banks, nearly 20 percent of the top 50 retailers, and 40 percent of the top hospitality companies.
buyer parent: Madison Dearborn Partners
buyer: InMoment, Inc
InMoment helps organizations deliver more valuable and inspiring experiences to their customers and employees at every moment in their journey. The company's Experience Intelligence (XI) platform continually analyzes and evaluates enterprise experience data and customer feedback. "
 target parent: Maritz, Inc.
target: MaritzCX
MaritzCX is the leader in experience management for big business, and includes customer experience (CX), employee experience (EX), and patient experience. The company combines experience management software, data and research science, and deep vertical market expertise to accelerate client success.
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closed 2/4/2020 via Company Press Release

Ipsos S.A, purchased Mystery Shopping Business from MaritzCX

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synopsis: Ipsos is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Mystery Shopping business of the Maritz group, one of the largest mystery shopping service providers in North America. Staffed by over 150 employees, Maritz’s Mystery Shopping business has been operating for over 35 years, mostly in North America.
buyer: Ipsos S.A (ENXTPA:IPS:$2,361.14)
Headquartered in France, Ipsos is the third largest market research company in the world, present in 90 markets and employing more than 18,000 people. Their 75 business solutions are based on primary data coming from our surveys, social media monitoring, and qualitative or observational techniques. "
 seller: MaritzCX
The acquisition includes the Mystery Shopping business of the Maritz group, one of the largest mystery shopping service providers in North America. Staffed by over 150 employees, Maritz’s Mystery Shopping business has been operating for over 35 years, mostly in North America.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
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closed 11/6/2019 via Company Press Release

Schlesinger Group, acquired Focus Pointe Global

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synopsis: Schlesinger Group, a leading international data collection and research services company, has acquired Focus Pointe Global, a US marketing research data collection company offering a range of in-person and online qualitative solutions.
buyer parent: Gauge Capital
buyer: Schlesinger Group
Schlesinger Group is a data collection company offering a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research solutions. They provide effective online surveys that include programming and hosting. As the world transforms, they reach for new heights, redefining services beyond clients’ expectations."
 target: Focus Pointe Global
Focus Pointe Global is a US marketing research data collection company offering a range of in-person and online qualitative solutions with expertise in the consumer space, clinical studies, and jury research. Its 1.6 million-member QualPanel is a rich source of qualified respondents.
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closed 11/6/2019 via BNC Analysis

Ironwood Insights Group, acquired Discovery Research Group

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synopsis: Ironwood Insights Group, a full-service research firm dedicated to helping their clients make informed business decisions, has acquired the data collection company, Discovery Research Group, headquartered in Saratoga Springs, UT.
buyer: Ironwood Insights Group
Ironwood Insights Group is a full-service research firm dedicated to helping their clients make informed business decisions. They aim to fully understand their client's research objectives. With those objectives, they design a research strategy to achieve their clients'​ specific goals. "
 target: Discovery Research Group
Discovery Research Group, with 30+ years of experience, completing thousands of surveys each year, they are the best choice for high quality, competitively priced data collection methodologies in market research, healthcare follow up, customer loyalty, tracking and polling studies.
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closed 7/16/2019 via BNC Analysis

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., acquired Ugam

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synopsis: London-based Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd has acquired a majority stake in India-based Ugam Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd, a leading next generation data and analytics company. They work with retailers, distributors, manufacturers and research & consulting firms to enable superior data-driven decision-making.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.
Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of ten global network brands and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. "
 target: Ugam
Ugam is a leading next generation data and analytics company. They work with retailers, distributors, manufacturers and research & consulting firms to enable superior data-driven decision-making.
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announced 6/3/2019 via Yahoo, Inc.

Beyond Commerce, Inc., will acquire Issues & Answers Network, Inc.

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synopsis: Beyond Commerce, Inc., a provider of B2B internet marketing analytics, technologies and services, announced it has agreed to acquire Issues & Answers Network, Inc. Issues & Answers is a global consumer insights research partner providing answers for brands and companies through both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
buyer: Beyond Commerce, Inc. (OTCPK:BYOC:$5.83)
Beyond Commerce, Inc. is focused on business combinations of "big data" companies in the global B2B internet marketing analytics, technologies and related services space. Their objective is to develop and deploy software technology that will build on growth potential and to exploit opportunities. "
 target: Issues & Answers Network, Inc.
Issues & Answers Network (I&A) is a global consumer insights research partner dedicated to providing the answers that brands or companies need through both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. I&A collects information through telephone interviewing, web surveys and face-to-face focus groups.
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closed 5/8/2019 via Company Press Release

TABS Analytics, acquired Decision Insight

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synopsis: TABS Analytics, a technology-enabled analytics firm servicing the consumer products industry, announced that it acquired Decision Insight, a global shopper marketing research and analytics firm with expertise in both brick-and-mortar and online shopping environments.
buyer: TABS Analytics
TABS Analytics is a technology-enabled analytics firm servicing the consumer products industry. They are the leading outsourced sales and marketing analytics firm in the CPG industry. TABS provide clients with workable solutions, expert guidance, and a positive ROI with their services. "
 target: Decision Insight
Decision Insight is a leading shopper insights and retail strategy firm that uncovers shopper behaviors and motivations. Utilizing ShopperIQ® and Digital.IQ™, proprietary virtual platforms for brick & mortar and eCommerce, they deliver effective strategies.
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closed 4/3/2019 via Company Press Release

ResearchBods merged with STRAT7,

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synopsis: UK's specialist data and analytics agency ResearchBods, is now a part of STRAT7 – a new UK group backed by Horizon Capital that will help businesses and brands extract and interpret customer insights to create powerful data driven strategies.
buyer parent: Horizon Capital
buyer: STRAT7
UK’s STRAT7 is an inspired partnership of data, insight analytics and strategy specialists. STRAT7 was created to help brands overcome the challenges of capturing consumer data seamlessly and harnessing the insights to evolve strategies and make game-changing business decisions. "
 target: ResearchBods
UK's ResearchBods is a creative and forward thinking company with vast experience within market research. They help brands, businesses and organisations understand and engage with their customers, stakeholders or employees through access panels, insight communities and digital research solutions.
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closed 4/3/2019 via PE Hub

Bonamy Finch merged with STRAT7,

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synopsis: UK's specialist data and analytics agency Bonamy Finch, is now a part of STRAT7 – a new UK group backed by Horizon Capital that will help businesses and brands extract and interpret customer insights to create powerful data driven strategies.
buyer parent: Horizon Capital
buyer: STRAT7
UK’s STRAT7 is an inspired partnership of data, insight analytics and strategy specialists. STRAT7 was created to help brands overcome the challenges of capturing consumer data seamlessly and harnessing the insights to evolve strategies and make game-changing business decisions. "
 target: Bonamy Finch
UK’s Bonamy Finch is an analytically-driven insights consultancy group. They provide a unique blend of advanced analytics, data science and bespoke research solutions to uncover growth opportunities for the world’s leading brands.
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closed 3/6/2019 via Company Press Release

Delineate., acquired Opinion.Life

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synopsis: UK's Insights and data firm Delineate has acquired survey and opinion research business Opinion.Life. Opinion.Life was co-founded by Delineate CEO James Turner and Dr Zsolt Kiss in the UK as a challenger polling company. It uses a proprietary set of algorithms built on data science and behavioral science to better predict consumer opinions.
buyer: Delineate.
Delineate. is a UK company whose mission is to put better data and more meaningful insights into the hands of marketers and communicators. They fuse the best of opinion research, modern technology and data science to provide insight solutions for real world marketing and communication challenges. "
 target: Opinion.Life
UK's Opinion.Life is an international market research firm driven by the idea that all opinions matter. Opinion.Life uses a combination of opinion polling, data science and behavior science to accurately understand and predict the true opinions, behaviors, and attitudes that shape the world.
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announced 12/17/2018 via BusinessWire

Verint Systems Inc., will acquire ForeSee

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synopsis: Verint Systems Inc., a leader in Actionable Intelligence solutions, is to acquire ForeSee. ForeSee voice of the customer (VoC) software solutions are designed for business impact, to measure and benchmark a 360-degree view of the customer across every touchpoint in digital, location, and contact center.
buyer: Verint Systems Inc. (NasdaqGS:VRNT:$1,255.80)
Verint is a leader in Actionable Intelligence solutions with a focus on customer engagement optimization, security intelligence, and fraud, risk and compliance. Organizations in more than 180 countries count on intelligence from Verint solutions to make more informed, effective and timely decisions."
 target: ForeSee
ForeSee® helps companies grow by listening to what matters most—customer voices. ForeSee voice of the customer (VoC) software solutions are designed for business impact, to measure and benchmark a 360-degree view of the customer across every touchpoint in digital, location, and contact center.
price ($mm)[EV]
$65 [$65]
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announced 11/16/2018 via Company Press Release

Vestar Capital Partners, will acquire Information Resources, Inc.

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synopsis: Vestar Capital Partners, a private equity firm, will lead a new investment in Information Resources, Inc., a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights. Jeffrey Ansell, a Vestar Senior Advisor, will serve as Chairman of IRI. New Mountain and other existing investors are retaining a meaningful investment in IRI.
buyer: Vestar Capital Partners
Vestar Capital Partners (VCP) is a private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. VCP collaborates with management teams and private owners to build long- term enterprise value, with a focus on Consumer, Healthcare, and Business Services & Industrial Products."
 target parent: New Mountain Capital, LLC
target: Information Resources, Inc.
Information Resources, Inc. is a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help CPG companies, OTC health care organizations, retailers, financial services and media companies grow their businesses.
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closed 7/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

BVA SAS, acquired Masters Consultants S.A.S.

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synopsis: BVA, a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry has bought mystery shopper program provider Masters Consultants. The company is based in Montrouge, France.
buyer parent: Montefiore Investment
buyer: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health. "
 target: Masters Consultants S.A.S.
Masters Consultants S.A.S., a market research company, offers mystery shopping surveys. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Montrouge, France.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
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closed 2/20/2019 via BNC Analysis

BVA Group, acquired Doxa S.p.A

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synopsis: BVA Group, a market research agency in France, has acquired Doxa, an Italian market research and opinion poll business. Doxa has a team of over 140 professionals dedicated to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. They offer a network of 1,000 interviewers, 5,000 mystery shoppers, and a mobile community of 10,000 active digital consumers.
buyer: BVA Group
BVA Group is a market research agency in France. BVA offers quantitative and qualitative solutions and specializes in four major areas of expertise: point-of-sale activation, customer experience, big data and behavioral change. "
 target: Doxa S.p.A
Doxa is an Italian market research and opinion poll business. Doxa has a team of over 140 professionals dedicated to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. They offer a network of over 1,000 interviewers, 5,000 mystery shoppers, and a mobile community of 10,000 active digital consumers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$27
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closed 4/11/2018 via BNC Analysis

BVA Group, acquired Côté Clients

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synopsis: BVA Group, a market research agency in France, acquired Côté Clients, a France-based marketing studies and customer intelligence institute that specializes in customer and retail orientation. Côté Clients supports retailers and industrialists on issues related to signs, networks, points of sale, shelves and purchasing behavior.
buyer: BVA Group
BVA Group is a market research agency in France. BVA offers quantitative and qualitative solutions and specializes in four major areas of expertise: point-of-sale activation, customer experience, big data and behavioral change. "
 target: Côté Clients
Based in France, Côté Clients is a marketing studies and customer intelligence institute that specializes in customer and retail orientation. They support retailers, service companies and industrialists on issues related to signs, networks, points of sale, shelves and purchasing behavior.
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closed 1/6/2016 via Company Press Release

In Vivo BVA merged with Perception Research Services,

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synopsis: Perception Research Services and IN VIVO BVA announced the merger of their companies. This merger unites the world’s two leading research agencies focused on packaging, shopper marketing and new product innovation. The new company PRS IN VIVO will help FMCG marketers succeed at both the purchase and the product usage experience.
buyer: Perception Research Services
Perception Research Services specializes in consumer research to help marketers connect with shoppers and close sales. Their custom studies guide, assess and improve packaging and shopper marketing efforts, including qualitative research, on-shelf assessments, in-store, online and in-home studies. "
 target parent: Montefiore Investment
target: In Vivo BVA
In Vivo BVA is one of Europe's leading tailor-made consumer goods research companies. In Vivo BVA boasts unrivalled expertise in consumer goods research and marketing thanks to precise and unique methodologies that provide results capable of predicting the future behavior of consumers and shoppers.
price ($mm)
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$90
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closed 7/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

BVA SAS, acquired Masters Consultants S.A.S.

See 197 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BVA, a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry has bought mystery shopper program provider Masters Consultants. The company is based in Montrouge, France.
buyer parent: Montefiore Investment
buyer: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health. "
 target: Masters Consultants S.A.S.
Masters Consultants S.A.S., a market research company, offers mystery shopping surveys. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Montrouge, France.
price ($mm)
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$8
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closed 4/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Montefiore Investment, acquired BVA SAS

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synopsis: Montefiore Investment announced it has acquired a majority stake in BVA SAS. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health.
buyer: Montefiore Investment
Montefiore Investment offers a unique combination of independence, industry focus and close partnership with management in the French private equity market. "
 target: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health.
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$86
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closed 7/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

BVA SAS, acquired Masters Consultants S.A.S.

See 197 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: BVA, a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry has bought mystery shopper program provider Masters Consultants. The company is based in Montrouge, France.
buyer parent: Montefiore Investment
buyer: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health. "
 target: Masters Consultants S.A.S.
Masters Consultants S.A.S., a market research company, offers mystery shopping surveys. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Montrouge, France.
price ($mm)
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$8
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closed 12/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Bain Capital, acquired The Kantar Group

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synopsis: WPP announced that it has completed the transaction to sell 60% of Kantar to Bain Capital. Kantar is home to some the leading research, data and insights brands. They offer market research into the way people live, shop, vote, watch and tweet – in over a hundred countries worldwide.
buyer: Bain Capital
Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $105 billion in assets under management that creates lasting impact for their investors, teams, businesses and the communities in which they live. "
 target parent: WPP Group, plc
target: The Kantar Group
Kantar is home to some of the world's leading research, data and insights brands. They offer market research into the way people live, shop, vote, watch and tweet – in over a hundred countries worldwide.
price ($mm)
$2,412*
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$3,263
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$492
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1.2x
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8.2x
closed 7/24/2017 via BNC Analysis

MRSS India, acquired Market Probe Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

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synopsis: Majestic Research Services and Solutions Ltd has acquired 100% stake in Singapore-based market research company Market Probe Asia Pacific Pte Ltd from its US parent – Market Probe Inc. in an all cash deal.
buyer parent: Majestic MRSS
buyer: MRSS India
MRSS India is the largest independent Market Research Agency in India relying exhaustively on usage of technology for data acquisition thereby ensuring reliability, validity checks as also faster turnaround time. The research team of MRSS India has presence in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. "
 target parent: Market Probe
target: Market Probe Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Market Probe Asia is a full service research agency with over 800 projects under its belt across public, private and government sectors. Research methodologies currently practiced by Market Probe Asia include web surveys, face to face interviews, street intercept, and dip stick polls among others.
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closed 2/22/2017 via BNC Analysis

The Dieringer Research Group, Inc., acquired Probe Research Services, Inc.

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synopsis: Brookfield, WI-based The Dieringer Research Group Inc. has acquired Milwaukee, WI-based Probe Research Services Inc. Founded in 1985, Probe Research Services provides marketing research analysis and consultation to a wide variety of industries, both B2C and B2B.
buyer: The Dieringer Research Group, Inc.
The Dieringer Research Group (DRG) is a full-service, WBENC-certified marketing research consulting firm with over 40 years experience in research design and execution. Founded in 1974, the family-owned company has grown to provide a complete suite of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. "
 target: Probe Research Services, Inc.
Founded in 1985, Probe Research Services is a Wisconsin based company that provides marketing research analysis and consultation. They are experienced in a wide variety of industries, both B2C and B2B. They solve strategic marketing problems to enhance a company's success and profitability.
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closed 9/7/2016 via PR Web

Lieberman Research Worldwide Company, acquired MotiveQuest

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synopsis: Lieberman Research Worldwide, a leading market research and global analytics consultancy, announced that it has completed the purchase of MotiveQuest, an award-winning, technology-enabled, social media insights company. As an industry innovator, MotiveQuest has been at the forefront of extracting market research insights from social big data.
buyer parent: Tailwind Capital Partners
buyer: Lieberman Research Worldwide Company
LRW (Lieberman Research Worldwide) is recognized as one of ten most innovative firms in its industry and is one of the 25 largest marketing research firms in the world. Since 1973, LRW has been providing its data-driven consulting services to management teams of top global brands. "
 target: MotiveQuest
MotiveQuest is a premium listening research and consulting company founded in 2003. MotiveQuest pioneered Online Anthropology, combining social data, software and consulting expertise to help clients solve complex, modern marketing challenges.
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announced 7/27/2016 via BNC Analysis

Russian Public Opinion Research Center, will acquire TNS Russia

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synopsis: WPP has agreed in principal to sell the Russian branch of its TNS research company to the Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VCIOM), the oldest and the leading marketing and opinion research company in the post-Soviet space. TNS Russia is a leader in market research, global market information and business analysis.
buyer: Russian Public Opinion Research Center
Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) is the oldest and the leading marketing and opinion research company in the post-Soviet space. They provide the data, analysis and recommendations their clients need to achieve their goals. "
 target parent: WPP Group, plc
target: TNS Russia
TNS Russia is a leader in market research, global market information and business analysis. TNS advises clients on specific growth strategies around new market entry, innovation, brand switching and customer strategies, based on long-established expertise and market-leading solutions.
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closed 4/6/2016 via PR Web

L&E Research, Inc., acquired Focus Market Research, Inc.

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synopsis: L&E Research, the preferred choice for recruiting and facilities in the qualitative market research industry, announced the acquisition of Focus Market Research in Minneapolis, MN. Focus Market Research has been an influential presence in the qualitative market research arena through their high quality recruitment services and facilities.
buyer: L&E Research, Inc.
L&E Research connects clients with customers, consumers, medical professionals, patients, business professionals, and more - for virtually any market research project. They make efficient and accurate connections through the ongoing development of L&E’s software and technology solutions. "
 target: Focus Market Research, Inc.
Focus Market Research, Inc. is the premiere focus group facility in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix with 35-plus years of expertise. Their mission is to be the preferred supplier for qualitative market research by delivering the highest quality recruitment services.
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closed 3/16/2016 via PR Web

FGI Research & Analytics merged with Web Decisions, Inc,

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synopsis: FGI Research & Analytics (FGI) and Web Decisions Group (WDG) have merged to form Data Decisions Group, which will offer data, insight and marketing action. WDG provides database marketing solutions. FGI is a provider of marketing solutions, combining advanced research and analytics to uncover areas of improvement and opportunity for businesses.
buyer: Web Decisions, Inc
Web Decisions provides industry leading big data solutions that deliver campaign execution and actionable business intelligence to positively impact their clients’ business. They provide database driven marketing solutions, enabling customer insights to power marketing communications. "
 target: FGI Research & Analytics
For more than 30 years, FGI Research & Analytics has been recognized as a leading provider of marketing solutions. They combine advanced research and analytics to uncover areas of improvement and opportunity for businesses in their industry.
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closed 1/28/2016 via BNC Analysis

Illuminas Ltd., acquired Illuminas Ltd.

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synopsis: The management team of UK-based Illuminas completed a management buyout from former parent company MSQ Partners. Illuminas is a full-service research consultancy dedicated to delivering strategic marketing intelligence across B2B and consumer markets. Illuminas works in sectors including technology, financial, retail, distribution and healthcare.
buyer: Illuminas Ltd.
Illuminas is a full-service, global research consultancy dedicated to delivering strategic marketing intelligence across B2B and consumer markets. They help clients address key business issues and inform critical business decisions by providing custom quantitative and qualitative research solutions."
 target parent: NVM Private Equity Limited
target: Illuminas Ltd.
Illuminas is a full-service, global research consultancy dedicated to delivering strategic marketing intelligence across B2B and consumer markets. They help clients address key business issues and inform critical business decisions by providing custom quantitative and qualitative research solutions.
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announced 12/11/2013 via PE Hub

Bain Capital, will acquire Macromill, Inc.

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synopsis: Bain Capital has announced that they have agreed to acquire Macromill. Macromill is a provider of internet research services in Japan, and is listed on section I of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Their net research services comprise of QuickMill, which offers panel survey service, their OpenMill, which provides open survey service, and more.
buyer: Bain Capital
Bain Capital, LLC is a global private investment firm that manages several pools of capital including private equity, venture capital, public equity, credit products and absolute return with approximately $70 billion in assets under management. "
 target: Macromill, Inc. (TSE:3978:$388.99)
Macromill, Inc. provides Internet research services through its automatic Internet research system in Japan. Their net research services comprise of QuickMill, which offers panel survey service, their OpenMill, which provides open survey service, and more.
price ($mm)[EV]
$486 [$427]
rev ($mm)
$178
EBITDA ($mm)
$44
EV / rev
2.4x
EV / EBITDA
9.7x
closed 5/22/2013 via Market Wire

Radius Global Market Research, acquired Profile Marketing Research

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synopsis: Leading global market research firm Radius Global Market Research has announced its acquisition of Profile Marketing Research, solidifying its standing as one of the largest independent market research networks based in the U.S. Profile Marketing Research, Inc. offers marketing research services.
buyer: Radius Global Market Research
Radius Global Market Research is one of the largest independent market research companies based in the U.S. The company provides unique insights, effective processes and unmatched experience resulting in proven return on investment for leading global marketers. "
 target: Profile Marketing Research
Profile Marketing Research, Inc. offers marketing research services. The company offers services in the areas of quantitative and qualitative research techniques for clients with interests in both the consumer and business sectors on a local, regional, national, and international basis.
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closed 4/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Montefiore Investment, acquired BVA SAS

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synopsis: Montefiore Investment announced it has acquired a majority stake in BVA SAS. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health.
buyer: Montefiore Investment
Montefiore Investment offers a unique combination of independence, industry focus and close partnership with management in the French private equity market. "
 target: BVA SAS
BVA is a leader in the marketing and opinion research industry. It is the 4th largest research agency in France. BVA is a major market research and opinion, specializing in FMCG, Services (including transport and telecommunications), the opinion and health.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$86
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 10/12/2017 via PR Newswire

Survey Sampling International will be merged with Research Now Group, Inc.,

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synopsis: Research Now Group, Inc., a global leader in digital research data for better insights and business decisions, announced that they have signed a merger agreement with Survey Sampling International (SSI), a premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Research Now Group, Inc.
Research Now Group, Inc., is a global leader in digital research data for better insights and business decisions. The company provides world-class research data solutions that enable better decisions and better results for its 3,000 market research, consulting, media, and corporate clients. "
 target parent: HGGC, LLC
target: Survey Sampling International
Survey Sampling International (SSI) is a premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research. SSI reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings.
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closed 5/5/2017 via BusinessWire

Tan Capital Partners, acquired Osurv

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synopsis: Osurv, the inventor of the mobile survey, announced that its technology has been acquired by Tan Capital Partners. Osurv, established in 2012, is the leading feedback platform that predicts customer and employee behavior. Osurv’s mobile surveys empower well-known brands to collect data, analyze the results, and respond to customers in real-time.
buyer: Tan Capital Partners
Tan Capital Partners, established in 1972, is a private equity firm based in Singapore. The company has over US$2 billion under management. Its core strategy is to invest in large hospitality brands and restructure them to increase profits. "
 target: Osurv
Osurv is a mobile survey platform distinguished by its cutting-edge user interface and real-time predictive analytics. Its "dramatically different" approach to survey design ultimately delivers industry-leading engagement rates, nearly triple the nearest competitor.
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closed 11/12/2014 via New York Times

HGGC, LLC, acquired Survey Sampling, Inc.

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synopsis: HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm, announced that it has bought a majority stake in Survey Sampling International, jumping into the business of providing corporate surveys. Survey Sampling, Inc. ("SSI") is the premier global provider of sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research.
buyer: HGGC, LLC
Based in Palo Alto, California, HGGC is a leading private equity firm focusing on leveraged buyout, recapitalizations and growth equity transactions in the middle market. The firm seeks to partner with strong management teams and founders to build companies capable of generating sustainable growth. "
 target parent: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
target: Survey Sampling, Inc.
Survey Sampling, Inc. ("SSI") is the premier global provider of sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research. SSI reaches respondents in 72 countries via Internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed access offerings.
price ($mm)
$500
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 1/27/2016 via PR Newswire

Survey Sampling International, acquired Instantly, Inc.

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synopsis: Survey Sampling International (SSI), the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research, announced its acquisition of Instantly, Inc., a leading online and mobile sample audience and insights solutions provider based in Los Angeles with over 200 employees in the US, Europe and Asia.
buyer parent: HGGC, LLC
buyer: Survey Sampling International
Survey Sampling International (SSI) is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and business-to-business survey research. They offer sample, data collection, questionnaire design consultation, programming and hosting, online custom reporting and data processing. "
 target: Instantly, Inc.
Instantly is a leading online and mobile sample audience and insights solutions provider. Over the past few years, Instantly has expanded its portfolio to include innovative capabilities in product concept testing and mobile-based solutions, among others.
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closed 3/24/2022 via PR Newswire

MarketCast, acquired Phoenix Marketing International

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synopsis: MarketCast has acquired Phoenix Marketing International, a leading research and analytics provider that specializes in advertising measurement. With Phoenix, MarketCast is accelerating its advertising effectiveness expertise, and gaining a powerful portfolio of research products that span the entire advertising lifecycle.
buyer parent: Kohlberg & Company, LLC
buyer: MarketCast
MarketCast is the leading provider of consumer insights, marketing research, and data analytics services for the global entertainment industry. Its unique mix of research analytics is combined with big data science to provide clients powerful insights to inform their biggest business decisions. "
 target: Phoenix Marketing International
Phoenix MI is a global advertising and brand measurement specialist. Phoenix utilizes modern technology, innovative research techniques, and customized approaches to help its clients elevate their brand, refine their communications, and optimize their customer experience.
price ($mm)
$150
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 1/12/2022 via Company Press Release

InSites Consulting, acquired Gongos Research

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synopsis: InSites Consulting, the global consumer insight and collaboration agency, announced the acquisition of Gongos, Inc., the US customer-centricity consultancy. With over 30 years of experience, Gongos is the reference agency across the US in enabling consumer-centric growth through building consumer understanding.
buyer: InSites Consulting
Founded in 1997, InSites Consulting is a next-generation consumer centricity agency and global market leader in online insight communities. With a team of 650+ people across 19 offices, Insites makes consumer-centric decision making a reality for over a third of the world’s leading brands. "
 target: Gongos Research
Gongos, Inc. is a Royal Oak, MI-based consultative agency whose mission is to reorient the relationship between customers and corporations to be mutually beneficial. Partnering with insights, analytics, marketing, strategy, and customer experience groups, Gongos operationalizes customer centricity.
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closed 9/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Business Post, acquired Red C Research Ltd

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synopsis: The Business Post Group has announced the acquisition of Red C Research. The Business Post said Red C will act as a lead company in the group’s ‘Data & Insights pillar’. RED C is Ireland’s premier provider of research-based consultancy services that provides high quality research based consultancy services.
buyer parent: Kilcullen Kapital Partners
buyer: Business Post
Business Post is Ireland’s leading business, economic and political newspaper. The Business Post Digital platform provides independent insight, commentary and analysis of the important stories and issues across a broad spectrum of topics: business, finance, politics, technology, and more. "
 target: Red C Research Ltd
RED C is Ireland’s premier provider of research-based consultancy services. Founded in 2003, they provide high quality research based consultancy services to both blue chip and up and coming businesses across Ireland, the UK and Worldwide.
price ($mm)
$8.27
rev ($mm)
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closed 6/16/2021 via Company Press Release

Sermo, acquired Minter Group

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synopsis: Sermo, the world’s leading healthcare provider insights company and the first social media platform for physicians, announced its acquisition of Australia-based market research leader, Minter Group. Since 2003 Minter has built a variety of research panels across various industries including IT, consumer and healthcare.
buyer: Sermo
Sermo is the world’s leading healthcare provider insights company and the first social media platform for physicians. They offer a unique physician-first online community that allows clinicians to communicate about issues that are important to them and their patients. "
 target: Minter Group
Minter Group is an Australia-based market research leader. Since 2003 Minter has built a variety of research panels across various industries including IT, consumer and healthcare.
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Bilendi
Bilendi
At a time when the volumes, variety and speed of data broadcast and exchange are expanding rapidly, Bilendi brings an innovative, technology-led approach to data collection, management and analysis. Its core activities are Services for Market Research and Customer Engagement and Loyalty.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$38.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.24
EBIT ($mm)
$3.24
Net Income ($mm)
$1.47
Employees
244
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Ticker: ASX:PPL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pureprofile Pty Ltd.
Pureprofile is a technology and insights company that helps brands, businesses and consumers make better decisions. Consumers answer short surveys to build their own unique profiles and Pureprofile uses this information to connect them to surveys, insights, and offers tailored to their preferences.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$36.88
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.94)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.81)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
210
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Ticker: TSXV:INX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intouch Insight Inc.
Intouch Insight Inc.
Intouch Insight offers a complete portfolio of customer experience management (CEM) products and services that help global brands delight their customers, strengthen brand reputation and improve financial performance.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$13.75
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.05)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.52)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSE:3905
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Datasection Inc.
Datasection Inc.
Datasection Inc. is a Japanese company that provides marketing research, data provision and processing, and image analysis services. They offer analysis tools and research services for social media to help businesses mitigate social media risks such as rumors and accelerate their marketing.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$10.44
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.63
EBIT ($mm)
$0.42
Net Income ($mm)
$0.06
Employees
66
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