Like Imagine! Print Solutions

announced 1/27/2016 via PR Newswire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, will acquire Imagine! Print Solutions

See 293 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oak Hill Capital Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Imagine! Print Solutions from its founder, Bob Lothenbach. Imagine! is a differentiated provider of printed in-store marketing solutions, delivering unparalleled quality and service on point-of-purchase and point-of-sale marketing campaigns.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $8.0 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target: Imagine! Print Solutions
Imagine! is North America's leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions. The company's retail and brand-based marketing services breadth is unparalleled, enabling Imagine! to execute highly recurring, large scale point-of-purchase / point-of-sale displays and in-store signage campaigns.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/9/2022 via Company Press Release

EventLink, acquired OutCold

See 306 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: EventLink, a provider of experiential marketing services, has acquired OutCold, a leading experiential marketing agency. OutCold helps blue chip customers in the automotive, CPG, hospitality and tourism, retail, and technology industries to communicate their messages through experiences like mobile tours, sampling programs, PR stunts, and more.
buyer parent: Fort Point Capital
buyer: EventLink
EventLink is a leading provider of experiential marketing services. EventLink designs, builds and executes dynamic experiential marketing campaigns that enable companies to inform, enthuse, motivate, and activate their audience. "
 target: OutCold
OutCold is a leading experiential marketing agency. OutCold helps blue chip customers in the automotive, CPG, hospitality and tourism, retail, and technology industries to communicate their messages through experiences like mobile tours, sampling programs, PR stunts, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/22/2021 via PR Newswire

Outform, Inc. merged with Rapid Displays, Inc.,

See 350 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gemspring Capital, a private equity firm focused on partnering with middle market companies, has completed the acquisition of Outform, Inc., a global retail innovation agency, and merged it with Rapid Displays, an existing portfolio company that provides custom merchandising display solutions.
buyer parent: Gemspring Capital
buyer: Rapid Displays, Inc.
Rapid Displays offers custom retail displays, store fixtures, kiosk merchandising, and more for an end-to-end visual merchandising solution. One integrated team of retail experts, designers, advisors, and project managers results in a tailored and seamless experience for each customer. "
 target: Outform, Inc.
Outform is a leading provider of custom merchandising solutions, including agency, display production, and distribution services, for global brands and retailers. Outform's services span the full merchandising execution lifecycle.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/24/2021 via BusinessWire

Innovatus Capital Partners, acquired Match Retail

See 258 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC has acquired Match Marketing Group’s Public Label and Match Retail—two North American agencies out of Boulder, CO, and Toronto, ON. Public Label is a creative marketing agency and Match Retail is a leading sales, merchandising, and branded retail agency based in Toronto.
buyer: Innovatus Capital Partners
Innovatus Capital Partners is a New York-based registered investment adviser and portfolio management firm with assets more than $1.5B under management, focused on creating value across special situations, emergent asset classes, private credit, and asset-based investments. "
 target parent: Southfield Capital Advisors
target: Match Retail
Based in Toronto, Match Retail is a leading sales, merchandising, and branded retail agency working for major brands across North America. Public Label is a North American creative marketing agency.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/16/2020 via PR Newswire

The Jordan Company, acquired Spectrio

See 763 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Jordan Company, L.P. has closed on its acquisition of Spectrio, LLC, a leading provider of marketing content management solutions for a variety of end markets, from affiliates of Bertram Capital Management, LLC. Spectrio is a leading provider of technology-enabled, customer engagement and content management solutions.
buyer: The Jordan Company
The Jordan Company (TJC) is a middle-market private equity firm with original capital commitments in excess of $13 billion. TJC has a 38-year track record of investing in and contributing to the growth of many businesses across a wide range of industries. "
 target parent: Bertram Capital Management LLC
target: Spectrio
Spectrio is one of the nation’s leading end to end technology-enabled audio and video marketing companies, providing professional content and managed services on a monthly subscription basis.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/7/2021 via BusinessWire

Vector Capital, acquired Mood Media Corporation

See 382 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vector Capital has acquired Mood Media, the world's leading in-store media solutions company. Mood Media offers global retail, fashion, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, and consumer brands audio, visual, messaging, scent, social, and mobile services designed to create greater emotional connections between brands and consumers.
buyer: Vector Capital
Vector Capital is a leading global private equity firm specializing in transformational investments in established technology businesses. With more than $3 billion of capital under management, Vector actively partners with management teams to devise and execute new financial and business strategies."
 target: Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM:$465.27)
Mood Media is the world’s leading in-store media solutions company dedicated to elevating the Customer Experience. The company creates greater emotional connections between brands and consumers through the right combination of sight, sound, scent, social, and systems solutions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/9/2020 via BNC Analysis

Asset Strategies Group, LLC, acquired Chute Gerdeman

See 616 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Asset Strategies Group has enhanced its strategic real estate solutions business with the acquisition of Chute Gerdeman, an award-winning retail design firm. The addition of Chute Gerdeman will allow the combination of companies to offer a complete end-to-end solution across strategy, real estate, innovation, design, rollout, and implementation.
buyer: Asset Strategies Group, LLC
ASG is a provider of outsourced real estate services for retailers. ASG helps clients optimize their real estate investment through its practices in Analytics and Strategy, Tenant Representation, Store Design & Construction, Lease Administration, Rent Accounting, Audit, and Real Estate Technology. "
 target parent: Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
target: Chute Gerdeman
Chute Gerdeman is an award-winning design partner that brings to life experiences that connects people with brands. With nuanced strategy, dramatic design, vivid communication, and precise execution, Chute Gerdeman articulates brands, delivers excitement, and incites customer purchases.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/2/2020 via GlobeNewswire

CCL Industries Inc., acquired InTouch Labels & Packaging Co., Inc.

See 36 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, has acquired InTouch Label and Packaging Co., Inc., a specialized short-run digital label converter based near Boston, MA.
buyer: CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B:$3,903.51)
CCL, a global specialty packaging pioneer, is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. "
 target: InTouch Labels & Packaging Co., Inc.
InTouch Label and Packaging Co., Inc. is a specialized short-run digital label converter based near Boston, MA. They specialize in designing and printing custom labels for most applications including food labels, embossed foils, bumper stickers, decals, shipping, specialty items, and more.
price ($mm)
$11
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
4.0x
closed 5/1/2020 via Company Press Release

Dee Set Logistics, acquired Tactical Solutions UK Ltd.

See 61 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dee Set, a UK-based retail services provider, has acquired Tactical Solutions, a leading UK Field Marketing agency passionate about delivering retail execution excellence in supermarkets, convenience stores and discounters. Tactical Solutions uses a mix of technology, live data, and old-fashioned shop floor relationships to sell more products.
buyer: Dee Set Logistics
Dee Set is a UK-based retail services provider. Dee Set support Retailers and Brands to drive growth, market share and ROI, ultimately to achieve excellence at the point of purchase. They provide services for Distribution, Fulfilment, Merchandising, Manufacturing, Field Marketing, Print, and more. "
 target: Tactical Solutions UK Ltd.
Tactical Solutions is a leading UK Field Marketing agency passionate about delivering retail execution excellence in supermarkets, convenience stores and discounters. Tactical Solutions uses a mix of technology, live data, and old-fashioned shop floor relationships to sell more products.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/29/2020 via BNC Analysis

Concept Communication Ltd., acquired Lastmile Solutions

See 1255 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Concept Communication, India's largest independent integrated communications agency, has acquired a majority stake in Lastmile Solutions (LMS), a leading retail and Below The Line (BTL) advertising agency in India. LMS is a one stop shop for retail store roll out, visibility, signage, branding and promotion solutions.
buyer: Concept Communication Ltd.
Concept is an integrated communications agency in India. Concept provides ‘unified messaging’ across Strategy, Research, Advertising, Design, PR, Digital, Media, OOH, Events, Activation, Retail Experience, and more. The company has delivered effective communication solutions to over 1,500 companies."
 target: Lastmile Solutions
Lastmile Solutions (LMS) is a leading retail and Below The Line (BTL) advertising agency in India. LMS is a one stop shop for retail store roll out, visibility, signage, branding and promotion solutions. LMS helps stores to increase customer conversion and improve their sales.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 12/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

DKSH Holding Ltd., will acquire Crossmark Australia and New Zealand

See 273 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DKSH has signed an agreement to acquire the field marketing provider Crossmark in Australia and New Zealand. Crossmark is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods and services industry that delivers smarter solutions to clients for faster growth in an ever-changing world.
buyer: DKSH Holding Ltd. (SWX:DKSH:$11,600.35)
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services Group with a focus on Asia. They help companies who are looking for a reliable outsourcing partner to grow their business in new or existing markets. They offer services that includes organizing and running the entire value chain for any product. "
 target parent: Warburg Pincus
target: Crossmark Australia and New Zealand
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods and services industry that delivers smarter solutions to clients for faster growth in an ever-changing world.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$51
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/18/2019 via Company Press Release

Altavia, acquired ODG

See 590 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Altavia, the leading independent international group specializing in commercial communication for the retail sector, has acquired ODG, a retail consultancy and design agency based in Dubai. ODG offers a complete range of services for the retail industry, from intelligence, branding, design and digital solutions to project management.
buyer: Altavia
Altavia is the leading independent international group specializing in commercial communication for the retail sector. They provide a multi-channel approach to their clients’ commercial communication needs, enabling them to offer bespoke solutions at every stage in the value chain. "
 target: ODG
ODG is a retail consultancy and design agency based in Dubai. ODG offers a complete range of services for the retail industry, from intelligence, branding, design and digital solutions to project management. ODG creates memorable stories that enrich journeys and drive performances.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/11/2019 via PR Newswire

Powerplay Retail, acquired DealRise Retail

See 258 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Powerplay Retail, a company that connects the right brands with the right retailers, has acquired DealRise Retail, a company that provides brands with expertise across Seller Central and Vendor Central to deliver the best product and experience directly to customers.
buyer: Powerplay Retail
Powerplay Retail connects the right brands with the right retailers. Flexible Service Offerings, speed to market, and hard work enable them to respond and evolve brands navigating modern retail environments in-store and online. "
 target: DealRise Retail
DealRise Retail provides brands with expertise across Seller Central and Vendor Central to deliver the best product and experience directly to customers. In-store retailers and brands benefit from DealRise Retail's services by enforcing MAP while cleansing and managing consistent online channels.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/28/2019 via BNC Analysis

Bohnacker Store Solutions, acquired Wanda Creative

See 261 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bohnacker Store Solutions, a shop fit-out and retail design consultancy that offers services worldwide, has acquired London-based Wanda Creative, a company that delivers commercially successful retail and travel retail environments. Wanda Creative is renowned for being inquisitive, using their imagination, precision, control and realization.
buyer: Bohnacker Store Solutions
Headquartered in Blaubeuren, Germany, Bohnacker Store Solutions is a shop fit-out and retail design consultancy that offers services worldwide. Bohnacker Store Solutions offers everything under one roof; analysis, consultancy and planning, production, logistics and installations. "
 target: Wanda Creative
Based in London, Wanda Creative has over 30 years’ experience delivering commercially successful retail and travel retail environments. Wanda Creative is renowned for being inquisitive, using their imagination, precision, control and realization.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 7/24/2019 via PR Newswire

Graphic Packaging, will acquire Artistic Carton Company

See 41 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Graphic Packaging, a leading provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage, food service, and other consumer products companies, has agreed to acquire Artistic Carton Company, a diversified producer of folding cartons and coated recycled paperboard.
buyer: Graphic Packaging (GPK:$6,093.40)
Graphic Packaging is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, food service, and other consumer products companies. "
 target: Artistic Carton Company
Artistic Carton Company is a diversified producer of folding cartons and coated recycled paperboard. Their primary goal is to assist clients in building Brand Recognition and enhance the value of What’s Inside the Box – their client's product.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$63
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/17/2019 via BNC Analysis

Ennis, Inc., acquired The Flesh Company

See 291 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ennis, Inc., is to acquire all the outstanding stock of The Flesh Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Impressions Direct, Inc. Flesh is a printing company with two locations in St. Louis, Mo. and Parsons, Kan. They specialize in printing business forms, barcode printing, promotional printing and more.
buyer: Ennis, Inc. (EBF:$415.40)
Ennis, Inc. has primarily engaged in the production and sale of business forms and other business products. The Company is one of the largest private-label printed business product suppliers in the United States. "
 target: The Flesh Company
Flesh is a printing company with two locations in St. Louis, Mo. and Parsons, Kan. They specialize in printing business forms, barcode printing, promotional printing and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$31
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/12/2019 via BusinessWire

Gemspring Capital, acquired Rapid Displays, Inc.

See 291 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Gemspring Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Rapid Displays, Inc., a leading provider of point-of-purchase displays and related services. Rapid provides a comprehensive solution for custom point-of-purchase displays, including creative design, engineering, prototyping, production, and logistics.
buyer: Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm with $355 million of equity capital under management, focusing on making control and structured equity investments in lower middle market companies headquartered in the United States and Canada. "
 target: Rapid Displays, Inc.
Rapid Displays offers custom retail displays, store fixtures, kiosk merchandising, and more for an end-to-end visual merchandising solution. One integrated team of retail experts, designers, advisors, and project managers results in a tailored and seamless experience for each customer.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Elaghmore, acquired sfd

See 350 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elaghmore, a private equity firm focused on small to mid-cap industrial companies headquartered in the UK, has acquired SFD, a company that collaborates with exclusive global brands and retailers, helping them to realize their unique visions to create the ultimate customer experience.
buyer: Elaghmore
Elaghmore is a private equity firm focused on small to mid-cap industrial companies headquartered in the UK. They are based in Royal Leamington Spa. "
 target: sfd
SFD collaborates with exclusive global brands and retailers, helping them to realize their unique visions to create the ultimate customer experience. The SFD offering includes a suite of display solutions for in-store and front of store.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/27/2019 via Company Press Release

Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd, acquired Blueprint Group

See 258 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd, a leading outsourced sales and merchandising, brand activation and shopper marketing solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of The Blueprint Group, the sales/field marketing group which includes brands such as Powerforce, CCS, AusRep and Extravert.
buyer: Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd
Strikeforce AMC is a privately owned, highly awarded and leading outsourced sales and merchandising, brand activation and shopper marketing solutions provider operating across Australia and New Zealand. "
 target: Blueprint Group
Blueprint Group is a sales and field marketing group which includes brands such as Powerforce, CCS, AusRep and Extravert. Their mission is to unlock value for their clients through their integrated range of big data, sales, and marketing solutions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/30/2019 via Company Press Release

LG&P LLC, acquired Synergy Events

See 258 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: LG&P, a brand and retail marketing agency, has acquired Synergy Events, a provider of integrated retail and experiential solutions. Synergy delivers powerful moments that uniquely express a brand’s promise. The company has developed and executed over 10,000 experiences in more than 200 markets.
buyer: LG&P LLC
LG&P is a brand and retail marketing agency that works with major retailers and brand manufacturers. Their services range from shopper research to design and manufacturing execution. LG&P develops programs that help their clients drive sales and maximize ROI. "
 target: Synergy Events
Synergy is a provider of integrated retail and experiential solutions. Synergy delivers powerful moments that uniquely express a brand’s promise, while engaging with their target consumers in the right place. The company has developed and executed over 10,000 experiences in more than 200 markets.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
Pages:  
announced 6/27/2016 via PR Newswire

Imagine! Print Solutions, will acquire Midnight Oil Agency

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Imagine! Print Solutions is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Midnight Oil Agency, a world-class marketing agency based in Burbank, California.
buyer: Imagine! Print Solutions
Imagine! is North America's leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions. The company's retail and brand-based marketing services breadth is unparalleled, enabling Imagine! to execute highly recurring, large scale point-of-purchase / point-of-sale displays and in-store signage campaigns."
 target: Midnight Oil Agency
Midnight Oil Creative's business model provides promotional and branding services to theatrical, home entertainment and video game spaces for clients such as Disney, Universal, and Activision.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/27/2016 via PR Newswire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, will acquire Imagine! Print Solutions

See 293 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oak Hill Capital Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Imagine! Print Solutions from its founder, Bob Lothenbach. Imagine! is a differentiated provider of printed in-store marketing solutions, delivering unparalleled quality and service on point-of-purchase and point-of-sale marketing campaigns.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $8.0 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target: Imagine! Print Solutions
Imagine! is North America's leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions. The company's retail and brand-based marketing services breadth is unparalleled, enabling Imagine! to execute highly recurring, large scale point-of-purchase / point-of-sale displays and in-store signage campaigns.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/18/2013 via BNC Analysis

Classic Graphics, acquired Creative Marketing Solutions

See 260 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Creative Marketing Solutions (CMS), one of the most respected names in mailing and fulfillment, has joined Classic Graphics | Imagine! Print Solutions creating one of the largest privately owned mailing and fulfillment facilities in the Carolinas. Creative Marketing Solutions is a leading edge Marketing Services Provider.
buyer parent: Imagine! Print Solutions
buyer: Classic Graphics
Classic Graphics is a privately held, full-service graphic communications company. They are known for exemplary client service, cutting-edge technological capabilities and industry leading graphics expertise and serve national and international corporations. "
 target: Creative Marketing Solutions
Creative Marketing Solutions is a leading edge Marketing Services Provider. Their core competencies surround direct marketing and fulfillment via the use of digital technologies, personalized urls, and web interfaces.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$20
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

Classic Graphics merged with Imagine! Print Solutions,

See 435 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Imagine! Print Solutions and Classic Graphics Inc. have merged, creating one of the largest privately owned commercial printing companies in the nation. Classic Graphics is a privately held, full-service graphic communications company. Imagine! Print Solutions is a privately held, full-service graphic solutions company.
buyer: Imagine! Print Solutions
Imagine! Print Solutions is a privately held, full-service graphic solutions company. It is known for its commitment to the client perspective, technological capabilities and cutting-edge graphics expertise. "
 target: Classic Graphics
Classic Graphics is a privately held, full-service graphic communications company. They are known for exemplary client service, cutting-edge technological capabilities and industry leading graphics expertise and serve national and international corporations.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/24/2019 via Company Press Release

DFW Capital Partners, acquired Vertex Business Services

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: DFW Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm focused on lower middle-market companies, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Vertex Group, a leading provider of customer information system (“CIS”) software and integration services to the mid-market public and investor-owned utility industry.
buyer: DFW Capital Partners
DFW Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on lower middle-market companies. They concentrate on service companies, with an emphasis on healthcare and outsourced business and industrial support services. "
 target parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
target: Vertex Business Services
Vertex Group is on a mission to provide affordable world-class customer experience solutions to make utilities of all sizes and their customers happier. As the market leader in customer experience, their people serve nearly 3 million utility customers every day from their 5 centers of excellence.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/16/2017 via Company Press Release

Pulsant, acquired LayerV

See 5028 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Pulsant, a leading UK provider of hybrid cloud solutions, has announced it has completed the acquisition of LayerV, a specialist public cloud solution integration company, with a strong focus on compliance, security and cloud automation.
buyer parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: Pulsant
Pulsant is one of the UK’s largest providers of datacentres, managed cloud and managed hosting services and managed networks. The company designs, deploys and optimises technology solutions that deliver business-focused outcomes to a fast growing customer base. "
 target: LayerV
LayerV is a specialist public cloud solution integration company, with a strong focus on compliance, security and cloud automation. LayerV’s solutions are designed to maximize business value while ensuring client satisfaction.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/26/2017 via PR Newswire

Faneuil, Inc., purchased BPO and Contact Center Operations from Vertex Business Services

See 180 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Faneuil, Inc., a leading national provider of multichannel customer care and other business processing solutions, announced it has completed the acquisition of the BPO and contact center operations of Vertex Business Services LLC, a direct customer care provider of contact centers and back-office processes.
buyer parent: ALJ Regional Holdings
buyer: Faneuil, Inc.
For more than 23 years, Faneuil has successfully designed, implemented and operated contact centers on behalf of highly regulated government and commercial clients. "
 seller parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
seller: Vertex Business Services
The acquisition includes the BPO and Contact Center Operations of Vertex Business Services LLC, a direct customer care provider of contact centers and back-office processes.
price ($mm)
$13
rev ($mm)
$25
EBITDA ($mm)
$3
EV / rev
0.5x
EV / EBITDA
4.3x
closed 2/9/2017 via BNC Analysis

Dave Hersh, acquired Monsoon, Inc.

See 408 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Monsoon Inc., an e-commerce software maker with roots in Portland’s iconic Powell’s Books, has been acquired by former Jive Inc. CEO Dave Hersh. Monsoon makes software for e-retailers to manage inventory, orders and fulfillment across many different selling channels such as Amazon or eBay.
buyer: Dave Hersh
Dave Hersh is an investor and advisor to early stage tech companies. Dave Hersh was previously the CEO of Jive Software, a leading provider of modern communication and collaboration solutions for business, and RipFog, a big data analytics technology start-up. "
 target parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
target: Monsoon, Inc.
Monsoon is an eCommerce software company that helps merchants effortlessly manage orders, inventory, and fulfillment, as well as sell more products to more customers, more often through online marketplaces.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/27/2016 via PR Newswire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, will acquire Imagine! Print Solutions

See 293 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oak Hill Capital Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Imagine! Print Solutions from its founder, Bob Lothenbach. Imagine! is a differentiated provider of printed in-store marketing solutions, delivering unparalleled quality and service on point-of-purchase and point-of-sale marketing campaigns.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $8.0 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target: Imagine! Print Solutions
Imagine! is North America's leading provider of printed in-store marketing solutions. The company's retail and brand-based marketing services breadth is unparalleled, enabling Imagine! to execute highly recurring, large scale point-of-purchase / point-of-sale displays and in-store signage campaigns.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/26/2013 via Market Wire

Intermedia Inc., acquired SaaSID

See 2832 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Intermedia, the world's largest one-stop shop for cloud IT services and business applications, announced the acquisition of SaaSID. SaaSID provides organizations with a single point of control over employees' access to cloud services and applications, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.
buyer parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: Intermedia Inc.
Intermedia.net, Inc. is a provider of cloud services to small and mid-sized businesses. Delivered from it's secure datacenters, these services include hosted Microsoft Exchange email, VoIP telephony, instant messaging, file management, security, backup, and more. "
 target: SaaSID
SaaSID provides authentication, management and auditing solutions that help organisations address the productivity, security and compliance issues associated with the growing use of Web applications and implementation of BYOD initiatives within the wider consumerisation of IT in the enterprise.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/27/2013 via PR Newswire

Tribune Company, acquired Local TV LLC

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Tribune Company announced that it has completed the final steps necessary to close its acquisition of Local TV Holdings, LLC. The transaction creates the largest combined independent broadcast group and content creator in the country. As a result of this acquisition, Tribune now owns 39 television stations across the country.
buyer: Tribune Company (TRCO:$1,920.00)
TRIBUNE is one of the country’s top media companies, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation’s top three markets. "
 target parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
target: Local TV LLC
Local TV LLC owns and/or operates broadcast television stations in the United States. Headquartered just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio they own a mix of CBS, FOX, ABC, NBC, CW and myNetworkTV stations.
price ($mm)
$2,710
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/15/2010 via Company Press Release

Local TV LLC, will purchase WGNT-TV, CW27 from CBS Corporation

See 936 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Local TV, parent company of WTKR NewsChannel 3 in Norfolk, VA, announced it has signed an agreement to purchase heritage WGNT-TV, CW27 in the designated market area (DMA), from CBS Corporation.
buyer parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: Local TV LLC
Local TV LLC is owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners, management and a consortium of bankers and high yield lenders. Local TV is a broadcast holding company. "
 seller: CBS Corporation (CBS:$25,931.00)
CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry.
price ($mm)
$17
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/23/2010 via PR Newswire

Monsoon, Inc. will be merged with Alibris Holdings, Inc,

See 396 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alibris Holdings, Inc, owner of Alibris, Inc., the premier online marketplace for sellers of new and used books, music, and movies, announced that it is acquiring Monsoon, Inc., a marketplace selling solutions company, for a combination of cash and stock in Alibris Holdings.
buyer parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: Alibris Holdings, Inc
Founded in 1998, Alibris connects people who love books, music and movies to thousands of independent sellers around the world. The company's proprietary technology and advanced logistics allow it to offer over 60 million used, new and out-of-print books to consumers, libraries and retailers. "
 target: Monsoon, Inc.
Monsoon provides a powerful, scalable online marketplace selling solution that addresses the needs of every type of seller, from the sole proprietor and the pure online merchant, to "bricks-and-mortar" retailers of all sizes.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$400
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 7/14/2008 via PR Newswire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, will purchase 8 Fox TV stations from News Corporation

See 898 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oak Hill Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of eight owned-and-operated Fox network affiliated television stations from News Corporation for approximately $1.1 billion.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 seller: News Corporation (NWSA:$10,046.00)
News Corporation is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers; book publishing; and other.
price ($mm)
$1,100
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/27/2007 via

GenNx360 Capital Partners, Knox Lawrence International, Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired Vertex Data Science Limited

See 764 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: A consortium of three U.S.-based private equity firms, Oak Hill Capital Partners, GenNx360 Capital Partners and Knox Lawrence International, have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vertex Data Science Limited, a business process outsourcing subsidiary, from United Utilities PLC, based in the United Kingdom.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: Knox Lawrence International
buyer: GenNx360 Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target parent: United Utilities PLC
target: Vertex Data Science Limited
Vertex is a leading UK provider of outsourced business services and technology solutions with expertise in customer management. We develop and implement a range of service solutions including transformational outsourcing.
price ($mm)
$424
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/7/2007 via

Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired The New York Times Broadcasting Group

See 960 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The New York Times Company has entered into an agreement to sell its Broadcast Media Group, consisting of nine network-affiliated television stations, their associated Web sites and the Digital Operating Center, to Oak Hill Capital Partners for $575 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target parent: The New York Times Company
target: The New York Times Broadcasting Group
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group comprises the following stations: WHO-TV (NBC); KFSM-TV (CBS); WHNT-TV (CBS); WREG-TV (CBS); WQAD-TV (ABC); WTKR-TV (CBS); KFOR-TV (NBC); KAUT-TV (MyNetworkTV); and WNEP-TV (ABC).
price ($mm)
$575
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/7/2007 via BusinessWire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired The New York Times Broadcasting Group

See 960 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The New York Times Company and Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today the closing of the sale of The New York Times Company Broadcast Media Group to Oak Hill Capital Partners.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target parent: The New York Times Company
target: The New York Times Broadcasting Group
The New York Times Broadcast Media Group comprises the following stations: WHO-TV (NBC); KFSM-TV (CBS); WHNT-TV (CBS); WREG-TV (CBS); WQAD-TV (ABC); WTKR-TV (CBS); KFOR-TV (NBC); KAUT-TV (MyNetworkTV); and WNEP-TV (ABC).
price ($mm)
$130
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/8/2006 via PR Newswire

Oak Hill Capital Partners, acquired Alibris

See 2 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today that it has acquired Alibris, a leading online exchange for used, hard-to-find and specialty books, music and videos. Terms were not disclosed.
buyer: Oak Hill Capital Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm with more than $4.6 billion of committed capital from leading entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. "
 target: Alibris
Founded in 1998, Alibris connects people who love books, music and movies to thousands of independent sellers around the world. The company's proprietary technology and advanced logistics allow it to offer over 60 million used, new and out-of-print books to consumers, libraries and retailers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/9/2006 via Company Press Release

United Utilities PLC, acquired 1st Software Group Limited

See 2228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Utilities PLC has agreed to acquire 1st Software Group Limited, a company that develops, markets and supports back office software for independent financial advisers (IFAs). The intention is to integrate 1st within Vertex Financial Services, the financial services business of Vertex, United Utilities’ business process outsourcing subsidiary.
buyer parent: Oak Hill Capital Partners
buyer: United Utilities PLC
Vertex is a leading UK provider of outsourced business services and technology solutions with expertise in customer management. We develop and implement a range of service solutions including transformational outsourcing. "
 target: 1st Software Group Limited
1st Software Group Limited develops, markets and supports back office software for the financial adviser and intermediary community. 1st already has over 11,000 adviser users across the UK, ranging from national brokers to sole traders.
price ($mm)
$51
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG, acquired WEBfactory GmbH

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fidura Private Equity Fonds has sold their majority stake in the software company WEBfactory GmbH in Buchen (Odenwald) successfully to Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL). WEBFactory provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
buyer: Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG
Technische Werke Ludwigshafen AG (TWL) is a local utility company based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. TWL has for over 100 years supplied the city of Ludwigshafen with electricity, gas, refrigeration, water and district heating. "
 target parent: Fidura Private Equity Fonds
target: WEBfactory GmbH
WEBfactory GmbH, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Buchen, provides standard software for the surveillance and control of machines and industrial systems and for the online analysis and assessment of production data.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/28/2016 via Market Wire

N. Harris Computer Corporation, acquired iMDsoft

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Constellation Software Inc., announced its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation has acquired all of the shares of I.M.D. Soft Limited a leading international clinical information systems software provider.
buyer parent: Constellation Software, Inc.
buyer: N. Harris Computer Corporation
Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: iMDsoft
iMDsoft is a leading provider of proven clinical information systems worldwide. The Company’s products are designed to enhance quality of care for critically ill patients and improve financial performance for healthcare providers.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/9/2012 via PR Newswire

MetrixLab, acquired MarketTools Inc.

See 75 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MetrixLab, a global provider of online consumer research services, announced that it has acquired MarketTools Research Solutions Inc., a leader in services and software for market research, from TPG Growth. MarketTools is known for pioneering some of the first research technologies on the Internet.
buyer: MetrixLab
MetrixLab is a fast-growing global provider of online consumer research services. Its solutions are employed by over half of the Top 100 Global Brands such as Microsoft, Philips, Google and Heineken. The company is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. "
 target parent: TPG Capital
target: MarketTools Inc.
MarketTools is the leading provider of services and software for market research. Through the use of advanced respondent engagement techniques and comprehensive analytic tools, MarketTools helps clients innovate, optimize and execute programs that deliver high-value business impact.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/26/2020 via BusinessWire

Valuesetters, will be merged with Netcapital

See 150 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ValueSetters, a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet, is to merge with Netcapital, a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow.
buyer: Valuesetters (OTCPK:VSTR:$1.75)
Led by a team of professional investors, digital marketing experts, and technology specialists, ValueSetters is a publicly-traded boutique advisory firm with unique expertise in helping private companies raise capital over the internet. "
 target: Netcapital
Netcapital is a private securities platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs to help private companies grow. Netcapital operates an investment portal that enables investors to set up an account online, browse information on private companies offering securities on the platform, and invest.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/23/2019 via PR Newswire

Dynata, will acquire Reimagine Holdings Group

See 521 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dynata, a global leader in first-party data and data services, announces it has reached an agreement to acquire Reimagine Holdings Group, a global leader in data creation and technology-enabled business intelligence headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.
buyer parent: Court Square Capital Partners
buyer: Dynata
Dynata is the premier global provider of data solutions and technology for consumer and B2B survey research. Dynata reaches participants in 90+ sample countries via internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. "
 target: Reimagine Holdings Group
Reimagine is a global leader in data creation for business intelligence, and has redefined the insights industry by acquiring and investing in growth-oriented, technology-enabled service companies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/23/2018 via BNC Analysis

startup300 AG, acquired Pioneers.io

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: startup300, an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator, has acquired Pioneers.io, an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene. Pioneers' flagship event, Pioneers Festival, brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
buyer: startup300 AG
startup300 is an Austrian angel investor network and business accelerator that offers their services to Austrian startups. The group consists of 142 angels and investors that help startups grow their businesses. They focus on startups that have scalable, innovative or disruptive business models. "
 target: Pioneers.io
Pioneers.io is an international relationship builder in the tech and startup scene, offering events, consulting, and investment. Their Pioneers Festival event brings together a global community of 2,500 founders, investors, and innovation executives to build partnerships and shape the future.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/14/2017 via PR Newswire

The Shipyard, acquired TOMORRO\\\ LLC

See 45 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Shipyard, an independent marketing firm, today announces the acquisition of TOMORRO\\\, an innovation consultancy led by marketing icon Jon Bond – combining the companies' strategic, creative and data-centric talents to address rising demand from businesses seeking to inoculate themselves against Disruption.
buyer: The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an independent marketing consultancy and the first "marketing engineering" firm. It is creating digital transformation for the world's most significant brands- where high velocity content creation meets big data, where competitive strategy meets creative and disruptive advertising. "
 target: TOMORRO\\\ LLC
TOMORRO\\\ LLC is a consultancy designed to accelerate brand value through the adoption of the most forward-thinking marketing approaches and technologies. TOMORRO\\\ is an active investor and advisor in ad technology companies.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/30/2020 via BusinessWire

ServiceNow, will acquire Element AI

See 5033 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ServiceNow announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Element AI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company with deep AI capabilities and some of the world’s brightest AI minds. Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
buyer: ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW:$5,532.48)
ServiceNow's cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital experiences that help people do their best work. Their applications automate, predict, digitize, and optimize business processes and tasks, across IT, Customer Service, Security Operations, and Human Resources. "
 target: Element AI
Element AI is the platform that helps organizations embrace an AI-First world for today and tomorrow. Composed of a research lab uniquely connected to the world's best academic ecosystems, Element AI launches and incubates advanced AI-First solutions in partnership with large corporations.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/31/2017 via BNC Analysis

Capiton AG, will acquire Gemaco N.V.

See 21 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Capiton has entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a majority stake in Gemaco Group with the current majority shareholder Saffelberg Investments. Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry.
buyer: Capiton AG
Capiton is an owner-managed financial investor that invests in large SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by means of MBOs and expansion financing. capiton's roots go back to the late 1970s. "
 target parent: Saffelberg Investments
target: Gemaco N.V.
Gemaco Group based with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium is a leading provider of full-service merchandising and promotional marketing solutions for global industry and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers. The Group has 13 locations worldwide.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$96
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/21/2016 via Company Press Release

New Hope Communications Inc., acquired Nutrition Capital Network

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: New Hope, a company that helps suppliers, manufacturers & retailers bring healthy, organic & natural products to life, has acquired the assets of Nutrition Capital Network (NCN), a company that holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology.
buyer parent: Informa plc
buyer: New Hope Communications Inc.
New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors and service providers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. "
 target: Nutrition Capital Network
Nutrition Capital Network holds four annual investor meetings which focus on investment and acquisition opportunities in branded products, ingredients and technology. They facilitate financing for growing companies and introduce investors to the next generation of brands.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/3/2018 via PR Newswire

RMRM Holdings, Sound Point Capital Management, will acquire Relativity Media, LLC

See 578 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Relativity Media has agreed to sell all of its assets to UltraV Holdings LLC, a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management and RMRM Holdings. Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content.
buyer: RMRM Holdings
buyer: Sound Point Capital Management
UltraV Holdings LLC is a joint venture among funds managed by Sound Point Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, and RMRM Holdings, which is led by David Robbins, Lex Miron and Larry Robbins. "
 target: Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media operates a portfolio of major studio quality film assets with the capabilities and infrastructure to produce and distribute high caliber, original content. They are engaged in the production and distribution of movies, television, fashion, sports, digital and music.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 1/4/2018 via PR Newswire

SilverLake, will acquire Weld North Education

See 378 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for preK-12th grade, from KKR.
buyer: SilverLake
Silver Lake is the global leader in technology investing, with about $39 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of approximately 100 investment and value creation professionals located in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. "
 target parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
target: Weld North Education
Weld North Education operates a platform of digital and SaaS educational solution businesses and makes control investments in high potential businesses in the education industry.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 3/14/2017 via BNC Analysis

Boubyan Petrochemical Company, will acquire Educational Holding Group

See 1097 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Boubyan Petrochemicals, the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector, is to acquire majority stake in Educational Holding Group, the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. Boubyan Petrochemicals is looking to buy 32.8% stake and currently hold 21.12% stake.
buyer: Boubyan Petrochemical Company (KWSE:BPCC:$93.42)
Boubyan Petrochemical Company K.S.C., a Kuwaiti shareholding company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, is the first private-sector company in Kuwait that invested in the government-controlled petrochemical sector. The company was established on February 12, 1995 "
 target: Educational Holding Group (KWSE:EDU:$38.04)
Founded in 1982, Educational Holding Group was the first private educational investments organization in Kuwait. The group has grown manifold with a portfolio that covers the entire educational life-cycle, ranging from K-12, tertiary education and vocational training and development.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/8/2005 via BusinessWire

eLocalAccess, LLC merged with TradeMaven Group LLC,

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.
buyer: TradeMaven Group LLC
TradeMaven was founded with the mission of providing high-performance and cost-effective trading software for experienced and new traders. TM is used by Futures, Forex & Bond Traders worldwide. "
 target: eLocalAccess, LLC
eLOCAL was established and registered with the NFA and CFTC in July 2000 culminating in the merger of two large independent local clearing firms at the Chicago Board of Trade.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/28/2021 via Yahoo, Inc.

Martin Wolf LLC, acquired IT ExchangeNet

See 1 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: martinwolf M&A Advisors - a leading M&A Advisory firm exclusively focusing on middle-market IT Services, Solution Provider and Software companies - announced the acquisition of IT ExchangeNet (ITX), a leader in facilitating smaller mid-market IT M&A transactions.
buyer: Martin Wolf LLC
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with an office in New York, martin wolf is a leading M & A Advisory focused on middle market companies in the IT Services, IT Supply Chain, and Software space. "
 target: IT ExchangeNet
Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M & A professionals, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, IT ExchangeNet (ITX) is an organized and efficient marketplace for owners of small mid-market IT businesses seeking buyers or strategic partners.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/15/2009 via AP - Associated Press

Nordnet Bank AB, will acquire eQ Corporation

See 60 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nordnet Bank AB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Finnish company eQ, from Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank hf. eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57 000 customer and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
buyer: Nordnet Bank AB
The Nordnet Group provides user-friendly and cost efficient services to private investors and companies within share trading, mutual fund investments and pension savings plans. The holding company, Nordnet AB (plc), is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. "
 target parent: Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank, hf.
target: eQ Corporation
eQ, the largest online-broker in Finland, has about 57,000 customers and the group specializes in investment services through three business areas; Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Corporate Finance.
price ($mm)
$51
rev ($mm)
$34
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis

Aion Bank, acquired ETFmatic LTD

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aion Bank, a full-service digital bank based in Brussels, has acquired ETFmatic, a London-based robo-advisor and Aion’s partner since last year. The deal has been approved by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). ETFmatic’s proprietary investment platform and management team will be integrated into Aion’s operations.
buyer parent: Warburg Pincus
buyer: Aion Bank
Aion, based in Belgium, is a subscription-only digital bank with a modern human touch, offering a wide range of services to individual and business customers. Seated in Brussels, it operates under a Belgian banking licence and offers customers convenient ways to optimize savings and expenses. "
 target: ETFmatic LTD
ETFmatic, based in the UK, provides their customers with an easy way to manage their investment goals. The Company uses index based investment strategies and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct and manage investment portfolios tailored to their customers' personal preferences and situations.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/18/2020 via BNC Analysis

Republic.co, acquired NextSeed Services LLC

See 3 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: New York-based Republic, missioned to democratize investing has announced the acquisition of local business investment platform, NextSeed. NextSeed aims to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. The firm has facilitated over $20mn in investments from 25,000 members into 75 local businesses.
buyer: Republic.co
Republic is an open investment platform. People can choose from privately-held companies they believe in and can connect with their success as they fuel their growth. Republic is an investment platform where everyone can invest as little as $10 in innovative startups and ICOs. "
 target: NextSeed Services LLC
NextSeed is on a mission to connect businesses and individual investors to build vibrant communities across America. On the NextSeed platform, thriving local businesses can raise capital from the general public, and in turn, anybody can now invest in small businesses in their own backyard.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/21/2009 via BusinessWire

PFGBEST, will acquire Alaron Futures & Options

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PFGBEST announced that it is purchasing the customer assets of Alaron. It will be formed into a new division called ATD, a division of PFGBEST. Both companies have been leaders in the futures industry for 20 years, through the evolution of online trading that helped level the playing field for retail futures market participants.
buyer: PFGBEST
PFGBEST is the second-largest non-clearing U.S. Futures Commission Merchant, with customers, affiliates and brokerage offices in more than 80 countries. It offers a range of trading and investor products and services for retail investors as well as for commercial and institutional clients. "
 target: Alaron Futures & Options
Alaron, founded in 1989 in Chicago, provides electronic and pit-based futures trading and asset management services to institutions and retail clients on five continents. Alaron built upon its core business by integrating global trading systems and analysis techniques used by professional traders.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/15/2008 via PR Newswire

Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC, acquired Integrity Trading Inc.

See 58 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Lightspeed Financial, LLC, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Integrity Trading Inc., a Direct Market Access broker/dealer that provides execution and clearing services to retail and institutional customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
buyer: Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC
Lightspeed Professional Trading, LLC is a Direct Market Access trading and trading technology development business. Formerly E*TRADE Professional Trading, LLC, the firm was acquired by the current management team in a management buyout from E*TRADE Financial in 2006. "
 target: Integrity Trading Inc.
Integrity Trading International is a broker dealer registered in the United States offering clearing and execution to U.S. and foreign banks, broker dealers and individuals interested in accessing the U.S. market and reselling our services in foreign countries.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
Pages:  

Like Imagine! Print Solutions


read more

Imagine! Print Solutions

OutCold

Outform, Inc.

Match Retail

Spectrio

Mood Media Corporation

Chute Gerdeman

InTouch Labels & Packaging Co., Inc.

Tactical Solutions UK Ltd.

Lastmile Solutions

Crossmark Australia and New Zealand

ODG

DealRise Retail

Wanda Creative

Artistic Carton Company

The Flesh Company

Rapid Displays, Inc.

sfd

Blueprint Group

Synergy Events

Pages:  
read more

Midnight Oil Agency

Imagine! Print Solutions

Creative Marketing Solutions

Classic Graphics

read more

Vertex Business Services

LayerV

Vertex Business Services

Monsoon, Inc.

Imagine! Print Solutions

SaaSID

Local TV LLC

CBS Corporation

Monsoon, Inc.

News Corporation

Vertex Data Science Limited

The New York Times Broadcasting Group

The New York Times Broadcasting Group

Alibris

1st Software Group Limited

read more

WEBfactory GmbH

iMDsoft

MarketTools Inc.

Netcapital

Reimagine Holdings Group

Pioneers.io

TOMORRO\\\ LLC

Element AI

Gemaco N.V.

Nutrition Capital Network

Relativity Media, LLC

Weld North Education

Educational Holding Group

eLocalAccess, LLC

IT ExchangeNet

eQ Corporation

ETFmatic LTD

NextSeed Services LLC

Alaron Futures & Options

Integrity Trading Inc.

Pages:  
Geography
Matching Companies
Ticker: SGX:561
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teckwah
Teckwah
Teckwah is a leading provider of customised supply chain management services in Singapore. Their supply chain management solutions include packaging printing and logistics solutions. Teckwah can customise their offerings to suit their client's needs regardless of the industry they are in.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$121.96
EBITDA ($mm)
$15.14
EBIT ($mm)
$7.83
Net Income ($mm)
$5.24
Employees
1489
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: TSXV:MD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MIDLAND
MIDLAND
MIDLAND is one of the largest independent paper and packaging distributors in the US. MIDLAND provides value added solutions for the efficient distribution of printing and publication paper, packaging supplies & equipment, and facility supplies.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$0.18
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.17)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.29)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: WSE:IMS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internet Media Services S.A.
Internet Media Services S.A. (IMS) is a leader in providing specialized Sensory Marketing services in Poland. Having over 10 years of experience of working with media and modern technologies, IMS uses techniques which allow for creating appropriate mood and influencing the Customer.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$13.08
EBITDA ($mm)
$3.83
EBIT ($mm)
$2.89
Net Income ($mm)
$2.37
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: GPK
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer products companies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$6,093.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$989.10
EBIT ($mm)
$552.30
Net Income ($mm)
$263.50
Employees
18000
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: OTCPK:KSHB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kush Bottles
Kush Bottles
Kush Bottles, Inc. is a leading provider of packaging, supplies, vaporizers, hydrocarbon gases, solvents, accessories and branding solutions for the regulated cannabis industry.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$40.75
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.25)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.31)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
65
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a leading business solutions provider committed to driving growth through winning insights and execution. Advantage’s customizable and technology-enabled sales and marketing solutions are designed to drive consumer demand, increase sales, and achieve operating efficiencies.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$3,602.30
EBITDA ($mm)
$508.53
EBIT ($mm)
$268.49
Net Income ($mm)
$54.49
Employees
45000
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: ENXTPA:HCO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HighCo
HighCo
HighCo is a French Marketing Solutions group for mass-market retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. HighCo offers drive to store solutions (SMS notifications, online coupons, email, social media), in-store solutions (coupons & promotions, displays, merchandising), and marketing data solutions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$174.97
EBITDA ($mm)
$16.62
EBIT ($mm)
$14.70
Net Income ($mm)
$8.35
Employees
713
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: SZSE:300058
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BlueFocus Communication Group
BlueFocus Communication Group
BlueFocus is one of the most recognized communications services groups originating in China. They provide a wide spectrum of marketing and brand management services across disciplines of Strategy, Digital, Advertising, Media, Social, PR, Design, Branding, CRM, Data, E-Commerce and Mobile solutions.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,361.21
EBITDA ($mm)
$120.72
EBIT ($mm)
$102.91
Net Income ($mm)
$75.66
Employees
5445
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: SZSE:300071
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spearhead Integrated Marketing Communication Group
Spearhead Integrated Marketing Communication Group
Spearhead Group, a Chinese A-shares listed public company, is one of the biggest digital IMC groups in China. With a clear strategy of "Big Data, Big Content", Spearhead keeps on expanding its specialty and strengthening its competency through 5 main business units.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$477.03
EBITDA ($mm)
$32.48
EBIT ($mm)
$31.51
Net Income ($mm)
$18.83
Employees
1247
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: PUS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public Systeme Hopscotch
Public Systeme Hopscotch
Public Systeme Hopscotch is a communications consultant group, and the French leader in public relations, event, digital and social web, in France and around the globe.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$183.59
EBITDA ($mm)
$3.24
EBIT ($mm)
$2.13
Net Income ($mm)
$0.14
Employees
462
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: ENXTPA:HOP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hopscotch Global PR Group
Hopscotch Global PR Group
Hopscotch is a Paris-based communication consulting group that creates sustainable relationships between audiences and brands. Hopscotch specializes in PR, event marketing, and digital marketing. Hopscotch helps brands manage their reputation, engage their audiences, and generate more sales.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$164.53
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.56
EBIT ($mm)
$3.74
Net Income ($mm)
$3.30
Employees
313
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: SGX:5HJ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cityneon Holdings Limited
Cityneon, a Singapore-based company, specializes in crafting quality customer and brand experiences in the fields of Intellectual Property Rights, Interior Architecture, Events, Exhibitions and Theme Parks, working with governments, businesses, brands and organisations worldwide.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$74.08
EBITDA ($mm)
$12.54
EBIT ($mm)
$8.12
Net Income ($mm)
$7.13
Employees
264
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: BX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone Group LP
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. They seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for their investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. They use extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$16,433.94
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: KKR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, capital markets, credit strategies, and hedge funds. With offices around the world, KKR manages assets through a variety of investment funds.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$16,236.15
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$14,780.48
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: NYSE:APO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management
Apollo Global Management, LLC and its subsidiaries is a leading global alternative investment manager. They are contrarian, value-oriented investors in private equity, credit and real estate, with significant distressed expertise.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$5,981.01
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$1,831.72
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: CG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carlyle Group
Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with $193 billion of assets under management across 128 funds and 159 fund of funds vehicles as of June 30, 2015. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$5,531.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: RTOBF
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratos AB
Ratos AB
Ratos is a private equity company that invests in Nordic companies where their core expertise as a professional, active and responsible owner over time creates good value growth. Added value is created in connection with acquisition, development and divestment of these primarily unlisted companies.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,530.41
EBITDA ($mm)
$141.89
EBIT ($mm)
$80.55
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: SIVB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank helps innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. They provide a full range of financial services to companies of all sizes in innovation centers around the world.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$2,387.31
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$824.79
Employees
2836
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: TSX:ONEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Onex Corporation
Onex Corporation
Founded in 1984, Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private equity firms. They acquire and build high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams. They also invest in non-investment grade debt through credit funds and collateralized loan obligations.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,374.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,892.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,845.00
Net Income ($mm)
$1,788.00
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: COWN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Group, Inc.
Cowen Inc. is a diversified financial services firm that operates through two business segments: a broker dealer and an investment management division. Cowen Inc. focuses on delivering value-added capabilities to their clients in order to help them outperform.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,850.95
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$322.80
Employees
1364
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments. They emphasize an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt, control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,315.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$357.51
EBIT ($mm)
$331.49
Net Income ($mm)
$224.77
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: EQT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EQT AB
EQT AB
EQT is a leading Swedish investment firm with more than EUR 61B in raised capital across 29 funds and around EUR 40B in assets under management. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19B and approximately 110,000 employees.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$687.20
EBITDA ($mm)
$181.51
EBIT ($mm)
$160.04
Net Income ($mm)
$130.94
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: PSEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prospect Capital Corporation
Prospect Capital Corporation is a business development company that operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company that lends to and invests in energy-related businesses.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$625.80
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$433.31
Net Income ($mm)
$292.38
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: MAIN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$421.45
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: ENXTPA:FIM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fimalac SA
Fimalac SA
Fimalac is a diversified holding company, listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, founded and managed by Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière. Fimalac Group is engaged in private equity, digital media, live shows and hotels and recreation.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$392.72
EBITDA ($mm)
($13.56)
EBIT ($mm)
($54.12)
Net Income ($mm)
$68.47
Employees
2911
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint
UK-based Bridgepoint is a major international alternative asset fund management group, providing private equity and private debt lending solutions to the middle market. Bridgepoint focuses on acquiring or investing in businesses with strong market positions.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$353.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$136.39
EBIT ($mm)
$128.50
Net Income ($mm)
$75.95
Employees
340
  • drill down
  • watch
Ticker: GIMB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gimv
Gimv
Gimv is a European investment company with over three decades of experience in private equity and venture capital. Gimv currently manages around EUR 1.8 billion (including co-investment partnerships) of investments in about 50 portfolio companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$197.63
EBITDA ($mm)
$156.94
EBIT ($mm)
$155.75
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
  • drill down
  • watch