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closed 2/14/2020 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Admeira AG

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synopsis: Ringier, a diversified media company, is acquiring Swisscom’s 50% share in Admeira, making it the sole owner of the marketing company. At the same time, Admeira is being restructured and will focus on the marketing of TV advertising in future. Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target parent: Swisscom
target: Admeira AG
Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company. They represent more than 80 strong media brands in the print, radio, TV, online and digital out-of-home domains. They provide their clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns.
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announced 11/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Hippocampus South Africa will be merged with Old Friends Young Talent,

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synopsis: Hippocampus will merge with Old Friends Young Talent (OFYT), a creative advertising agency in South Africa. Hippocampus is an integrative creative agency in South Africa. The agency focuses on developing remarkable thinking that is brought to life through crafted communication for clients both nationally and globally.
buyer: Old Friends Young Talent
Old Friends Young Talent (OFYT) is a creative advertising agency in South Africa. OFYT is a group of educated, skilled advertising professionals that help their clients to grow their business by creating advertising campaigns that deliver real results. "
 target: Hippocampus South Africa
Hippocampus is an integrative creative agency in South Africa. Hippocampus specializes in transforming a need into a vital outcome. The agency focuses on developing remarkable thinking that is brought to life through crafted communication for clients both nationally and globally.
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closed 11/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Fox&Bear, acquired Mineral Creative

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synopsis: Leading Brighton based marketing agency Fox&Bear is celebrating its tenth year of trading with the acquisition of a third marketing agency, Mineral Creative. Mineral Creative is a Brighton-based agency formed in 2012 that help brands to communicate better with their customers through advertising, print and digital.
buyer: Fox&Bear
Fox&Bear is a leading Brighton based marketing agency. Fox&Bear brings together expertise in digital marketing, public relations, strategy, design, branding and analytics, to create cunning campaigns and deliver them fiercely. "
 target: Mineral Creative
Mineral Creative is a Brighton-based agency formed in 2012. They help brands to communicate better with their customers through advertising, print and digital. Mineral Creative prides itself on top-quality work but with the agility and cost-effectiveness of a boutique agency.
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announced 11/9/2022 via BNC Analysis

Team Farner, will acquire Kobza Media Group

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synopsis: Team Farner, a European alliance of leading communication consultancies, will acquire Kobza Media Group, a leading communication services group in the German speaking area. Kobza Media is comprised of independent agencies that operate in the field of strategy, branding, advertising, design, digital, PR, content, video production and platforms.
buyer: Team Farner
Team Farner is a European alliance of leading communication consultancies. Team Farner aims to build a leading management consultancy for integrated communication. The company combines all areas of integrated communication to help businesses succeed. "
 target: Kobza Media Group
Kobza Media Group is a leading communication services group in the German speaking area. Kobza Media is comprised of independent agencies that operate in the field of strategy, branding, advertising, design, digital, PR, content, video production and platforms.
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closed 11/8/2022 via BusinessWire

Imaginuity, acquired Beacon Advertising

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synopsis: Imaginuity has announced the acquisition of Beacon Advertising, which serves clients across the restaurant, retail, and B2B space, building brands with creative solutions in broadcast, digital, social, print, POP, and packaging.
buyer parent: Calise Partners
buyer: Imaginuity
Imaginuity provides integrated marketing services throughout the entire customer journey, including: brand experience, advertising, traditional and digital media buying, paid and organic search, social media, web development, UX, AI, data analytics and database marketing services. "
 target: Beacon Advertising
Beacon Advertising was founded in 2015, and serves clients across the restaurant, retail, and B2B space, building brands with creative solutions in broadcast, digital, social, print, POP, and packaging.
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closed 10/26/2022 via BNC Analysis

Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald, acquired Bond Moroch

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synopsis: Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald (BMF), a public relations, marketing and advertising agency, has acquired Bond Moroch, an advertising and PR agency. Bond Moroch creates and executes successful marketing campaigns for beloved local, national, and international brands. They offer services for PR, creative, social media marketing, and integrated marketing.
buyer: Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald
Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald (BMF) is a public relations, marketing and advertising agency. BMF specializes in building, promoting and sustaining brands and protecting reputations at-risk. They offer services for public relations, public affairs, advertising, digital & social media, and more. "
 target: Bond Moroch
Bond Moroch is an award-winning, forward-thinking advertising and PR agency. Bond Moroch creates and executes successful marketing campaigns for beloved local, national, and international brands. They offer services for PR, creative, social media marketing, and integrated marketing.
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announced 10/21/2022 via GlobeNewswire

PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications will be merged with Latino Connection,

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synopsis: Harrisburg-based firms Latino Connection and PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications will merge under the corporate name of Color & Culture, Inc. PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications is a full-service, integrated marketing communications firm. Latino Connection is Pennsylvania’s premier marketing and communications agency.
buyer: Latino Connection
Latino Connection is Pennsylvania’s premier marketing and communications agency that launches brands into the country’s most powerful multicultural market. "
 target: PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications
PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications is a full-service, integrated marketing communications firm with an award-winning reputation for conducting marketing and advertising campaigns for a variety of private sector and mission-driven clients.
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closed 10/12/2022 via BNC Analysis

The Channel Company, acquired Lauchlan

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synopsis: The Channel Company, global provider of news, insights, strategy, events, and marketing services for the technology industry, has acquired Lauchlan, a U.S. based global marketing agency dedicated to the technology industry.
buyer parent: EagleTree Capital
buyer: The Channel Company
The Channel Company has been servicing the technology channel community for over 40 years. The Channel Company provides a full suite of outcome-driven services focused on addressing the channel’s unique needs worldwide. "
 target: Lauchlan
Lauchlan is a US-based, full-service agency dedicated to helping global technology marketers and their channel partners execute strategic, multi-touch, omni-channel marketing activities aimed at accelerating pipeline opportunities.
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closed 9/21/2022 via BNC Analysis

Southfields Group, acquired Migration Creates

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synopsis: Southfields, an investment holdings, private equity and growth stage venture firm in South Africa, has acquired Migration, a strategic, innovation, marketing & communications consultancy in South Africa. Migration creates transformative journeys that engage customers, grow world class businesses, and builds brands for deeper human connection.
buyer: Southfields Group
Southfields is an investment holdings, private equity and growth stage venture firm in South Africa. Southfields is dedicated to cultivating innovative businesses. They invest in businesses related to professional services, communications, media, technology, digital, data, and business solutions. "
 target: Migration Creates
Migration is a strategic, innovation, marketing & communications consultancy in South Africa. Migration is a trusted partner that creates transformative journeys that engage customers, grow world class businesses, enables purposeful communication, and builds brands for deeper human connection.
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closed 9/21/2022 via BusinessWire

Hill+Knowlton Strategies, acquired JeffreyGroup

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synopsis: WPP announced the acquisition of JeffreyGroup, one of the most respected independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting firms in Latin America. JeffreyGroup will join the Hill+Knowlton Strategies international network and will create the largest global communications agency presence in Latin America.
buyer parent: WPP Group, plc
buyer: Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Inc. is an international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational, and global clients. "
 target: JeffreyGroup
JeffreyGroup is the leading independent corporate communications, public affairs and marketing consulting firm in Latin America, with a successful 29-year track record advising multinational companies and global brands across a broad range of industry sectors.
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closed 7/27/2022 via PR Newswire

Search Discovery, Inc., acquired Allturna

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synopsis: Search Discovery has acquired Allturna, a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement Partner specializing in Health and Life Sciences. Search Discovery is now uniquely positioned to help Salesforce Marketing Cloud clients take full advantage of the platform's capabilities.
buyer: Search Discovery, Inc.
Search Discovery is a data transformation company that helps organizations use their data with purpose to drive measurable business impact. Its services and solutions help global organizations at every stage of data transformation, including strategy, implementation, and optimization. "
 target: Allturna
Allturna helps sales and marketing clients develop data-centric marketing strategies and tactics, delivers data integration and management services, and applies significant marketing cloud expertise and operations to help clients achieve business impact and analytics insights.
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closed 5/31/2022 via BNC Analysis

Pearman Media Pty. Ltd., acquired MediaSmiths Australia

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synopsis: One of Australia’s largest independent media agencies, Pearman (est 1996), has acquired established media agency MediaSmiths to offer a comprehensive suite of media and advertising services to clients. Since 2007, MediaSmiths has been the hands-on partner to hundreds of clients who needed to achieve more from their media strategy budget.
buyer: Pearman Media Pty. Ltd.
Pearman is one of Australia's largest independent media agencies. Established in 1996, they are 100% Australian owned. With no reporting to Paris, London or New York Pearman makes its own decisions quickly and decisively. "
 target: MediaSmiths Australia
Since 2007, MediaSmiths has been the hands-on partner to hundreds of clients who needed to achieve more from their media strategy and marketing budget. MediaSmiths has grown with the companies they support to become one of Sydney’s most established independent media & marketing agencies.
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announced 5/20/2022 via BNC Analysis

Next 15, will acquire M&C Saatchi plc

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synopsis: Next Fifteen Group (Next 15), a communications business in London, will acquire M&C Saatchi, the world's largest independent advertising network. M&C Saatchi connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data and technology, to help clients navigate, create and lead meaningful change.
buyer: Next 15 (AIM:NFC:$470.06)
Next 15 is a communications business in London. The Group incorporates 19 subsidiary agencies, spanning digital content, marketing, PR, consumer, technology, marketing software, market research, public affairs and policy communications. "
 target: M&C Saatchi plc (AIM:SAA:$394.58)
Based in the UK, M&C Saatchi is the world's largest independent advertising network. Powered by its philosophy, Brutal Simplicity of Thought, Diversity of Thought, Independence, and Ownership, their work connects buyers and sellers as simply and as powerfully as possible.
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closed 5/18/2022 via Company Press Release

Jungle21, S.A., acquired Full Circle Karma

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synopsis: Jungle21, an ecosystem of creative companies in Spain, has acquired Full Circle Karma (FCK), a digital creative agency in Spain. FCK helps companies to grow and launch businesses, offering a creative approach for advertising, design, production and consultancy. They offer services for brand consultancy, logo design, content production, and more.
buyer: Jungle21, S.A.
Jungle21 is an ecosystem of creative companies in Spain. Jungle21 creates unique specialized solutions around its client’s business challenges by applying creativity across the entire company experience. They provide services for creative strategy, advertising, public relations, and more. "
 target: Full Circle Karma
Full Circle Karma (FCK) is a digital creative agency in Spain. FCK helps companies to evolve, grow, launch or create businesses, offering a creative approach for advertising, design, production and consultancy. They offer services for brand consultancy, logo design, content production, and more.
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closed 5/11/2022 via BusinessWire

Candid, acquired Creature London

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synopsis: International marketing and communications platform, Candid has acquired independent UK advertising agency, Creature. Creature produces ambitious campaigns that get talked about in the real world: in pubs, at the school gates and in living rooms up and down the country, and deliver real results for clients.
buyer: Candid
Candid are a marketing and communications platform organization headquartered in London and Amsterdam. Through their platform strategy and candid values, they are the first player that truly breaks down the silos in the industry. "
 target: Creature London
Creature is a independent UK advertising agency based in London that produces ambitious campaigns that get talked about in the real world: in pubs, at the school gates and in living rooms up and down the country, and deliver real results for clients.
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announced 5/2/2022 via PR Newswire

Demonstrate, will acquire Deutsch Design Works

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synopsis: Demonstrate, a leading minority owned, full-service marketing and communications agency, will acquire Deutsch Design Works (DDW), an award-winning branding and design agency. DDW provides a broad array of strategic, design and integrated marketing services to help brands tell compelling stories that build their business on a human level.
buyer: Demonstrate
Demonstrate is an independently owned full-service marketing and communications agency. Demonstrate helps clients navigate the current cultural landscape and align their initiatives with relevant trends. They provide services for brand development, PR, social media, content, experiential, and more. "
 target: Deutsch Design Works
Deutsch Design Works (DDW) is an award-winning branding and design agency. DDW provides a broad array of strategic, design and integrated marketing services to help brands tell compelling stories that build their business on a human level.
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closed 4/25/2022 via PR Newswire

JDA Worldwide, acquired The KAIROS Company

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synopsis: JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency serving consumer brands, impactful non-profit organizations, and fast-growing companies since 2003, announced the acquisition of Glendale, California-based public relations and strategic communications firm, The KAIROS Company.
buyer: JDA Worldwide
JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency specializing in brand, media, and creative for emerging and extraordinary brands. Headquartered in Indianapolis, JDA is a regular member of the Inc. 500|5000 for fastest-growing companies in the United States. "
 target: The KAIROS Company
The KAIROS Company is the go-to strategic and personal counselor for leaders and organizations who wish to sharpen their public image for audiences of all shapes and sizes. The KAIROS Company services cover strategy, public relations, communications, advertising, and consulting.
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closed 3/28/2022 via Company Press Release

Jungle21, S.A., acquired Pink

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synopsis: Madrid-based Jungle21 (J21) has acquired Pink, a Spanish creative boutique. Founded in 2016, PINK has offices in Spain and Italy and has developed creative projects for companies such as Direct Line, Škoda, Verti, Beam Suntory, Mapfre, DYC, García Baquero, Chicco, Control, Poltronesofa or Alce Nero.
buyer: Jungle21, S.A.
Based in Madrid, Jungle21 is an ecosystem of creative companies. With its people-centric model, Jungle21 creates unique specialized solutions around its client’s business challenges by applying creativity across the entire company experience. "
 target: Pink
Based in Spain, PINK is a strategic and creative firm dedicated to the creative transformation of business and whose purpose is the creation of value. Since its inception, PINK develops key strategic and creative international projects.
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closed 3/28/2022 via PR Newswire

Bridgepoint, acquired Inspired Thinking Group Limited

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synopsis: Bridgepoint, a major international alternative asset fund management group, has acquired a majority stake in fast-growing Inspired Thinking Group (Team ITG) from Equistone Partners Europe. A technology-led marketing business, Team ITG creates connected customer experiences for some of the biggest brands on the planet through world-class services an
buyer: Bridgepoint (:$310.07)
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. "
 target parent: Equistone Partners Europe
target: Inspired Thinking Group Limited
A technology-led marketing business, Team ITG creates connected customer experiences for some of the biggest brands on the planet through world-class services and smart, intuitive tech.
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closed 3/16/2022 via PR Newswire

Gemini XIII, acquired The Infinite Agency

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synopsis: Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries' new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, has acquired The Infinite Agency, a full-service digital advertising agency based in Dallas, TX. The Infinite Agency builds meaningful connections between brands, people, and culture in the social, digital, and physical world.
buyer: Gemini XIII
Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio. Gemini XIII is the podcasting and radio industries' new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services. "
 target: The Infinite Agency
The Infinite Agency is a full-service digital advertising agency based in Dallas, TX. Founded by Jonathan Ogle, it creates the future of brands using data driven strategies, influencer marketing, modern video and audio production, social content creation, digital marketing, and creative thinking.
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closed 2/14/2020 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Admeira AG

See 4109 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringier, a diversified media company, is acquiring Swisscom’s 50% share in Admeira, making it the sole owner of the marketing company. At the same time, Admeira is being restructured and will focus on the marketing of TV advertising in future. Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target parent: Swisscom
target: Admeira AG
Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company. They represent more than 80 strong media brands in the print, radio, TV, online and digital out-of-home domains. They provide their clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns.
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closed 11/3/2022 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Homsters Asia Pte. Ltd.

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synopsis: Ringier, a diversified media company based in Switzerland, has acquired Homsters, a provider of digital marketing solutions in Singapore. Homsters provides a cloud-based marketing platform that enables property portals, online classifieds and property developers to promote new developments across multiple online sites and generate more leads.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company based in Switzerland with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target: Homsters Asia Pte. Ltd.
Homsters is a provider of digital marketing solutions for property developments in Singapore. Homsters provides a cloud-based marketing platform that enables property portals, online classifieds and property developers to promote new developments across multiple online sites and generate more leads.
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announced 3/17/2021 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, will acquire Sportal Media Group

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synopsis: The Swiss-based Ringier AG has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority stake in Sportal Media Group, owner of the leading digital media assets in Bulgaria, and in Digital Ventures OOD, the IT development company behind the leading international Sports Content Management System, Sportal365.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target: Sportal Media Group
Sportal Media Group operates Sportal.bg, a Bulgarian sports portal. Sportal.bg has over 60 journalists that deliver over 300 news articles per day from all over the world. It receives over 85 million page views monthly and is the first Bulgarian website to launch its own web television service.
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closed 5/12/2020 via BNC Analysis

Ringier AG, purchased Romanian Publishing Business from Bauer Media Group

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synopsis: Bauer Media Group, a German multimedia conglomerate, has sold its Romanian publishing business to Ringier, a media group based in Switzerland. The portfolio sold by Bauer includes Romanian TV program guides such as TV Mania and TV Satelit.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 seller: Bauer Media Group
The acquisition includes the Romanian publishing business of Bauer Media Group to Ringier. This includes Romanian TV program guides such as TV Mania and TV Satelit. Bauer Media Group publishes magazines, makes radio programmes and designs digital formats in 20 countries on four continents.
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closed 2/14/2020 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Admeira AG

See 4109 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringier, a diversified media company, is acquiring Swisscom’s 50% share in Admeira, making it the sole owner of the marketing company. At the same time, Admeira is being restructured and will focus on the marketing of TV advertising in future. Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target parent: Swisscom
target: Admeira AG
Admeira is Switzerland's largest marketing company. They represent more than 80 strong media brands in the print, radio, TV, online and digital out-of-home domains. They provide their clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns.
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closed 9/28/2018 via BNC Analysis

Ringier AG, acquired MyJobs Myanmar

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synopsis: Pyramid Solutions, the parent company of Myanmar job portal MyJobs.com.mm, has been acquired by Swiss media company Ringier AG, through a cooperation with its local partner Information Matrix. MyJobs.com.mm has been the pioneer of recruitment services in Myanmar since 2012.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is a diversified media company with about 6,900 employees across 18 countries. Founded in 1833, Ringier manages leading brands in print, TV, radio, online and mobile media and runs successful print, entertainment and internet businesses. "
 target: MyJobs Myanmar
MyJobs has been the pioneer of recruitment services in Myanmar since 2012. MyJobs offers Job Website, Recruitment Agency, Executive Search, Job Fair, Employer Branding and Assessment services for positions and vacancies in Myanmar.
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announced 7/18/2018 via BNC Analysis

Ringier AG, Sportal Media Group, will acquire Gazeta Sporturilor

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synopsis: Ringier and Sportal Media Group's joint venture, Ringier Sportal S.R.L., will acquire Gazeta Sporturilor from Intact Media Group, the largest media platform in Romania. Gazeta Sporturilor is a daily Romanian newspaper dedicated to sports. The paper focuses on football, but it also covers sports events in Romania and international sport news.
buyer: Ringier AG
buyer: Sportal Media Group
Ringier Sportal S.R.L. is the joint venture of Ringier Romania S.R.L., and Sportal Media Group. Ringier Romania is a subsidiary of Swiss-based Ringier AG, a diversified media enterprise. Sportal Media Group operates Sportal.bg, a Bulgarian sports portal. "
 target parent: Intact Media Group
target: Gazeta Sporturilor
Gazeta Sporturilor is a daily Romanian newspaper dedicated to sports. The paper is mainly focused on football, but it also covers most sports events in Romania and important international sport news. Their website is a leading provider of sports news and has over 3.5 million unique views per month.
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announced 9/20/2017 via Company Press Release

Rezzonico Editore, will acquire il caffè

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synopsis: Ringier has agreed to sell its 50% stake in il caffè to Rezzonico Editore. il caffè is a Sunday paper in Ticino, Switzerland that provides extensive coverage and background information on current events and social issues.
buyer: Rezzonico Editore
Rezzonico Editore SA is a publishing company that operates in the Italian part of Switzerland and is focused on newspapers and magazines, as well as on tourism-related publications. "
 target parent: Ringier AG
target: il caffè
il caffè is a Sunday paper in Ticino, Switzerland that provides extensive coverage and background information on current events and social issues. Since its founding in 1998, journalistic quality and an extensive sales network have allowed it to grow its readership steadily.
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closed 3/31/2016 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired Imobiliare.ro

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synopsis: Ringier, one of the leading international media groups operating in Romania, has acquired a majority stake in Imobiliare.ro, the country’s largest real-estate portal. Whether a buyer, tenant, landlord or real estate agency, Imobiliare.ro is the No.1 choice.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is the largest internationally operating Swiss media company, producing over 120 newspapers and magazines. It also runs printing plants, several radio and TV stations and well over 80 web and mobile platforms with a worldwide staff of approximately 7,500 employees. "
 target: Imobiliare.ro
Imobiliare.ro, the Romania's largest real-estate portal. Whether a buyer, tenant, landlord or real estate agency, they are the No.1 choice.
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closed 3/23/2016 via Company Press Release

Ringier AG, acquired DealDey

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synopsis: Ringier, the largest internationally operating Swiss media company, announced it has acquired one of Nigeria’s biggest online shopping platforms, DealDey. DealDey features a daily deal on the best things to do, see, eat, and buy in Nigeria. DealDey is an easy and fun way to get fantastic deals on great experiences.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is the largest internationally operating Swiss media company, producing over 120 newspapers and magazines. It also runs printing plants, several radio and TV stations and well over 80 web and mobile platforms with a worldwide staff of approximately 7,500 employees. "
 target: DealDey
Launched in March 2011, DealDey features a daily deal on the best things to do, see, eat, and buy in Nigeria. DealDey is an easy and fun way to get fantastic deals on great experiences.
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closed 3/9/2016 via BNC Analysis

Scout24 Schweiz AG, acquired Gratis-Inserate.ch

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synopsis: Gratis-Inserate.ch GmbH, a company that operates an online classified advertisement platform, was acquired by Scout24 Schweiz AG, a Swiss network of online marketplaces in the fields of cars and motorcycles, real estate, jobs and classifieds.
buyer parent: Ringier AG
buyer: Scout24 Schweiz AG
Scout24 Schweiz AG is a Swiss network of online marketplaces in the fields of cars and motorcycles, real estate, jobs and classifieds. Scout24 Schweiz AG is 100% owned by Ringier Digital. They own AutoScout24, the largest, most visited and most popular online marketplace for vehicles of Switzerland."
 target: Gratis-Inserate.ch
Gratis-Inserate.ch GmbH operates an online classified advertisement platform. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Bern, Switzerland.
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closed 2/17/2016 via Company Press Release

Cicero and Monopol, acquired Cicero and Monopol

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synopsis: Cicero, the magazine for political culture, and Monopol, the magazine for culture and life, are being acquired by Cicero editor-in-chief Christoph Schwennicke and deputy editor-in-chief Alexander Marguie. They will take over the magazines from Ringier, the largest internationally operating Swiss media company.
buyer: Cicero and Monopol
Christoph Schwennicke is editor-in-chief and Alexander Marguier is deputy editor-in-chief of Cicero, a German magazine for political culture. "
 target parent: Ringier AG
target: Cicero and Monopol
Cicero, the magazine for political culture, is a sophisticated and opinion-shaping writer’s magazine. Monopol, the magazine for culture and life, has established itself as an innovative art and lifestyle magazine.
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announced 7/1/2015 via Company Press Release

Cleoo Ltd., will acquire OnTrac

See 2450 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: It was announced that Cleoo Ltd. has agreed to acquire the SME marketing business, OnTrac, from Omnimedia AG, a Flamatt, Switzerland-based digital marketing services provider. OnTrac, the modular product package from Omnimedia AG, gives SMEs a simple and cost-effective entry into online advertising.
buyer: Cleoo Ltd.
Cleoo is a Swiss-born, London-based technology company focussed on generating scalable, personalized solutions for small businesses. They provide an effective web presence to all small businesses enabling them to interact with more people, expand their customer bases and increase their incomes. "
 target parent: Ringier AG
target: OnTrac
OnTrac, the modular product package from Omnimedia AG, gives SMEs a simple and cost-effective entry into online advertising. The Ontrac team helps SME clients to digitally present their company in a professional and informative way, as well as making it visible on the digital channels.
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closed 4/11/2014 via BNC Analysis

Ringier AG, acquired Le Temps SA

See 1537 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringier, the largest international media company operating in Switzerland, announced that it is is taking over Le Temps, the French-language newspaper based in Geneva.
buyer: Ringier AG
Ringier is the largest international media company operating in Switzerland. Ringier owns 120 newspapers and magazines, runs several radio and TV stations and operates more than 80 web and mobile platforms in 14 countries. "
 target: Le Temps SA
Le Temps is a Swiss French-language daily newspaper, published in the Berliner format in Geneva by Le Temps SA. Published Monday through Saturday, the newspaper has several supplements, thematic special editions, a website and digital applications.
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announced 1/23/2014 via Company Press Release

Vienna Capital Partners, will purchase Hungarian Publications from Axel Springer Verlag AG

See 1463 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vienna Capital Partners, a leading independent corporate finance advisor and private equity investor in Converging Europe, has signed an agreement to acquire a significant Hungarian media-portfolio from Ringier and Axel Springer.
buyer: Vienna Capital Partners
Vienna Capital Partners is a leading independent corporate finance advisor and private equity investor in Converging Europe. "
 seller parent: Ringier AG
seller: Axel Springer Verlag AG (DB:SPR:$3,789.70)
Ringier's Hungarian media-portfolio consists of eight regional daily newspapers, daily sport newspaper Nemzeti Sport, the internationally recognised flagship broadsheet Népszabadság, business daily Villágazdaság, and several magazines as well as mindmegette.hu, one of the leading gastro portals.
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announced 2/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Ringier Axel Springer Media AG, will acquire Mojauto

See 184 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ringier Axel Springer Serbia agreed to acquire Mojauto.rs , the second most visited car market place in Serbia. The online car classifieds portal Mojauto.rs is number two in its segment and offers an additional printed magazine.
buyer parent: Ringier AG
buyer: Ringier Axel Springer Media AG
Ringier Axel Springer Media AG is a leading multimedia company in Central and Eastern Europe with activities in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Serbia. It is the region's market leader in the segment of widely circulated tabloid dailies and one of the biggest magazine publishers. "
 target: Mojauto
Mojauto.rs operates an online car, and car part market place. It is the second most visited online car market place in Serbia. It also operates a printed auto trader magazine.
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closed 11/30/2022 via Company Press Release

United Media Network AG, acquired Adria Media Ljubljana

See 1241 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Media, the leading media company in Southeast Europe, has acquired a majority stake in Adria Media Ljubljana, a publishing house in Slovenia. Adria Media operates a portfolio of national and international print and online trademarks. Their magazine and website brands include the Metropolitan, Aktivni, Elle, Govori.se, Sensa, and more.
buyer parent: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
buyer: United Media Network AG
United Media is the leading media company in South East Europe. United Media provides content for every audience that strives for entertainment and creative excellence. Their channels offer endless options to viewers when it comes to choosing their entertainment and how or where to get it. "
 target: Adria Media Ljubljana
Adria Media Ljubljana is a publishing house in Slovenia. Adria Media Ljubljana operates a portfolio of national and international print and online trademarks. Their magazine and website brands include the Metropolitan, Aktivni, Avto Magazin, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Govori.se, Sensa, and Story.
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announced 11/10/2022 via Company Press Release

Bauer Media Group, will acquire Cork’s RedFM

See 288 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bauer Media Group, a German media group, will acquire Cork’s RedFM, an Irish radio station. Cork’s RedFM informs and entertains over 129,000 listeners in Cork and the surrounding area. The station broadcasts the local news, sports news, and music. Their shows include The Neil Prendeville Show, More Music with Philip Bourke and Dave Mac’s Drive.
buyer: Bauer Media Group
Germany-based Bauer Media Group is a media corporation focused on creating content that matters most to millions of people around the world: from print and online publishing to radio and money-helper services for consumers, as well as sales and marketing services for SMB. "
 target: Cork’s RedFM
Cork’s RedFM is an Irish radio station. Cork’s RedFM informs and entertains over 129,000 listeners in Cork and the surrounding area. The station broadcasts the local news, sports news, and music. Their shows include The Neil Prendeville Show, More Music with Philip Bourke and Dave Mac’s Drive.
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closed 10/26/2022 via Company Press Release

Future plc, acquired ShortList Media Limited

See 1984 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Future plc, the global platform for specialist media, has acquired ShortList, an online magazine in the UK. ShortList provides news, lists and in-depth reviews about various things people love. They aim to provide their readers with definitive best lists across a wide range of categories, from entertainment, tech, home, health & fitness and food.
buyer: Future plc (LSE:FUTR:$606.80)
Based in the UK, Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher. The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Magazine division is brand-led while the Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation. "
 target: ShortList Media Limited
ShortList is an online magazine in the UK. ShortList provides news, lists and in-depth reviews about various things people love. They aim to provide their readers with definitive best lists across a wide range of categories, from entertainment, tech, style, home, health & fitness and food.
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announced 9/29/2022 via BNC Analysis

Iconic Media Group, will acquire The Mayo News

See 953 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Iconic Media Group and The Mayo News announce that an agreement has been reached for Iconic to purchase The Mayo News, a Westport based local newspaper. The Mayo News is one of the longest established newspapers in the Ireland, having been established in 1892.
buyer: Iconic Media Group
Iconic Media Group is Ireland’s largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, including titles such as the Limerick Leader Newspaper, Kilkenny People / KilkennyLive.ie and Donegal Democrat. "
 target: The Mayo News
The Mayo News is one of the longest established newspapers in the Ireland, having been established in 1892. The paper has a proud history of serving the local community with its efforts being recognised by a host of awards including the prestigious European Local Newspaper of The Year prize twice.
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closed 9/28/2022 via BNC Analysis

Overstory Media Group, acquired The Georgia Straight

See 560 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Overstory Media Group announced that it has acquired the 55-year-old urban weekly newspaper, the Georgia Straight. The Georgia Straight is the most read publication in Vancouver with regular weekly coverage including news, tech, arts, music, fashion, travel, health, cannabis, and food.
buyer: Overstory Media Group
Overstory is an independent Canadian media company with a network of more than 10 publications and growing across all digital platforms. The Overstory community is a collective of more than 40 full-time employees including award-winning journalists, producers, creatives, and creators. "
 target parent: Media Central Corporation Inc.
target: The Georgia Straight
The Georgia Straight is a weekly newspaper in Canada. The Georgia Straight is the most read publication in Vancouver. Their regular weekly coverage includes news, tech, arts, music, fashion, travel, health, cannabis, and food, plus Vancouver's most comprehensive listings of entertainment activities.
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closed 9/14/2022 via Company Press Release

ZoomerMedia Ltd., acquired Daily Hive

See 736 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ZoomerMedia, Canada's leading diversified multimedia company, has acquired Daily Hive, a Canadian-born online news source that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Daily Hive embraces the unique qualities that exist in a city, and reports it to produce genuine conversation among communities.
buyer: ZoomerMedia Ltd. (TSXV:ZUM:$37.12)
Founded in 2008, ZoomerMedia is Canada's leading diversified multimedia company devoted to creating content, services and experiences for Canada's largest demographic - "Zoomers" or the 17.2 million Canadians aged 45plus - on all platforms: television, radio, print, digital, and live events. "
 target: Daily Hive
Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Daily Hive embraces the unique qualities that exist in a city, and reports it to produce genuine conversation among communities.
price ($mm)[EV]
$11 [$13]
rev ($mm)
$6
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
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2.2x
EV / EBITDA
26.0x
closed 9/14/2022 via BNC Analysis

Curtis Media Group, acquired Country Superstars 102.3

See 149 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Curtis Media Group, the largest broadcasting company in North Carolina, has acquired Country Superstars 102.3 from Triangle Marketing Associates, a company that owns and operates radio stations. Country Superstars 102.3 is a country music radio station in North Carolina that a broadcasts a variety of country music to the Johnston and Wake counties.
buyer: Curtis Media Group
Founded in 1968, Curtis Media Group (CMG) began its adventure in broadcasting in Cherryville, NC with WCSL-AM. Over the years CMG has grown and developed into the largest single-shareholder radio broadcasting company in the country. CMG is home to 57 AM and FM radio signals across the state. "
 target parent: Triangle Marketing Associates
target: Country Superstars 102.3
Country Superstars 102.3 is a country music radio station in North Carolina. Country Superstars 102.3 plays mostly the great hits from the past, with a few current hits every now and then. They broadcast a variety of country music to the Johnston and Wake counties.
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$2.08
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closed 8/1/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Imagicomm Communications, purchased TV Stations in 12 Markets from Cox Media Group, Inc.

See 113 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cox Media Group (CMG) and INSP, LLC, announced that they have closed the transaction regarding CMG’s sale of TV stations in 12 markets to Imagicomm Communications, an affiliate of INSP.
buyer parent: INSP, LLC
buyer: Imagicomm Communications
Imagicomm Communications is an affiliate of INSP, LLC responsible for the ownership and management of broadcast-related functions for the organization, including content distribution in the broadcast environment, station ownership, oversight and development. "
 seller parent: Apollo Global Management
seller: Cox Media Group, Inc.
The acquisition includes TV stations in 12 markets from Cox Media Group, an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company. The company's operations include broadcast television stations, radio stations, daily newspapers and non-daily publications.
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closed 7/18/2022 via BNC Analysis

True Digital Group, acquired Khmerload

See 739 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: True Digital Group, a multinational technology company based in Thailand, has acquired a 56.57% stake in Khmerload, a digital media company in Cambodia. Khmerload provides up-to-date and breaking news about community, entertainment, technology, sports, health & wellness, sex, and more. They also operate in Myanmar under the Myanmarload brand.
buyer parent: True Corporation Public Company Limited
buyer: True Digital Group
True Digital Group is a multinational technology company based in Thailand. True Digital aims to become the ultimate digital transformation enabler for everyone in Southeast Asia. Their products and services include media apps, TV apps, digital advertising, marketing analytics, and more. "
 target: Khmerload
Khmerload is a digital media company in Cambodia. Khmerload provides up-to-date and breaking news to over 4.2 million visitors a month. Their articles cover community, entertainment, technology, sports, health & wellness, sex, and more. They also operate in Myanmar under the Myanmarload brand.
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$3.56*
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announced 6/29/2022 via BNC Analysis

The Hoffmann Family of Companies, will acquire Florida Weekly

See 543 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Hoffmann Family of Companies is set to acquire Florida Media Group, LLC, the publishers of nine newspapers with a circulation of more than 220,000 weekly readers, The Ave Maria Sun, Bonita Springs Florida Weekly, Babcock Ranch Telegraph, Charlotte Florida Weekly, Fort Myers Florida Weekly, Key West Florida Weekly, and more.
buyer: The Hoffmann Family of Companies
The Hoffmann Family of Companies invests in the people and businesses of the communities they love to visit and live in, and they are especially passionate about elevating the hospitality sector. "
 target: Florida Weekly
Florida Media Group, LLC is a Florida-based publisher of nine newspapers with a circulation of more than 220,000 weekly readers. The papers include The Ave Maria Sun, Bonita Springs Florida Weekly, Babcock Ranch Telegraph, Charlotte Florida Weekly, Fort Myers Florida Weekly, and more.
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closed 5/11/2022 via BNC Analysis

Human Events, acquired The Post Millennial

See 30 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Human Events Media Group, a conservative American political news and analysis website, has acquired The Post Millennial, an online conservative news outlet in Canada. The Post Millennial strives to deliver the news to their readers as it unfolds. They provide coverage on Canadian politics, business, local provincial news, and opinion pieces.
buyer: Human Events
Human Events is a conservative American political news and analysis website. Human Events provides a platform for some of the most important, creative, and imaginative voices in the conservative movement. They provide top news stories and intelligent opinion pieces that offer fresh, bold ideas. "
 target: The Post Millennial
The Post Millennial is an online conservative news outlet in Canada. The Post Millennial strives to deliver the news to their readers as it unfolds. They provide coverage on Canadian politics, business, local provincial news, analysis coverage and opinion pieces.
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closed 5/4/2022 via Company Press Release

Trib Total Media, acquired Shady Ave

See 733 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trib Total Media, a multi-platform news organization, has acquired Shady Ave, a quarterly lifestyle magazine in Pennsylvania. Shady Ave highlights the news and lifestyles of Pittsburgh's East End, Fox Chapel, and Oakmont. Their magazine features articles about interesting individuals, beautiful homes, and new shops and restaurants.
buyer: Trib Total Media
Trib Total Media delivers news, information and advertising to portions of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Butler counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. They offer a multimedia suite of products and services including daily and weekly newspapers and weekly shoppers along with websites. "
 target: Shady Ave
Shady Ave is a quarterly lifestyle magazine in Pennsylvania. Shady Ave highlights the news and lifestyles of Pittsburgh's East End, Fox Chapel, and Oakmont. Their magazine features articles about interesting individuals, beautiful homes, and new shops and restaurants.
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closed 5/4/2022 via BNC Analysis

Damage Media Group OÜ, acquired Esports Headlines

See 36 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Damage Media Group (DMG) announced the acquisition of Esports Headlines (EsportsHeadlines.com), a digital magazine known for its coverage of competitive gaming topics through news articles, guides, tutorials, and reviews. Esports Headlines focuses on popular titles, including CS: GO, Fortnite, LoL, Overwatch, Apex Legends, DotA 2 and others.
buyer: Damage Media Group OÜ
An independent digital publishing group based in Tallinn, Estonia, Damage Media Group (DMG) specializes in creating content-driven experiences for technology and gaming enthusiasts. Since 2020, DMG has been acquiring websites that operate within their markets of interest. "
 target: Esports Headlines
Esports Headlines is a digital magazine known for its coverage of competitive gaming topics through news articles, guides, tutorials, and reviews. Initially launched in August 2016, the site focuses on popular titles, including CS: GO, Fortnite, LoL, Overwatch, Apex Legends, DotA 2 and others.
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closed 4/20/2022 via BNC Analysis

Overstory Media Group, acquired The Coast

See 952 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Overstory Media Group, an independent Canadian media company, has acquired Halifax publication The Coast, expanding its community footprint into Eastern Canada. The Coast is a beloved publication in Halifax that has built a strong legacy covering local news, city politics, food, arts, and culture.
buyer: Overstory Media Group
Overstory is an independent Canadian media company with a network of more than 10 publications and growing across all digital platforms. The Overstory community is a collective of more than 40 full-time employees including award-winning journalists, producers, creatives, and creators. "
 target: The Coast
The Coast is an award-winning media company that has published Halifax stories since 1993. Started as a free newspaper, The Coast covers city politics, food, arts, and local culture along with hosting some of the city's most exciting events.
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closed 4/20/2022 via BNC Analysis

R.I.S.N. Operations Inc., acquired New Britain Herald

See 991 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Central Connecticut Communications announced it has sold The Bristol Press/The New Britain Herald and the Chronicle in Willimantic to Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers, also known as RISN Operations. Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers and its affiliates operate newspapers in several states.
buyer: R.I.S.N. Operations Inc.
RISN Operations Inc., also called Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers, is a privately owned publisher that operates newspapers in several states. Operations include The Westerly Sun, The Kent County Daily Times, The Call of Woonsocket, The Times of Pawtucket, Independent, and Southern RI Newspapers. "
 target: New Britain Herald
Central Connecticut Communications is a newspaper publishing group based in based in New Britain, Connecticut. It publishes The Bristol Press, The New Britain Herald, and The Chronicle.
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announced 3/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Nuttaphong Sitaworarat and Boonuea Jitthanom, will acquire Nation Broadcasting Corporation

See 17 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mr. Boonuea Jitthanom and Mr. Nuttaphong Sitaworarat, Thai investors with shares in various major companies, will acquire a 61% stake in Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) from Nation Group, one of Thailand's largest media companies. NBC is a media company in Thailand that operates a 24-hour news channel dedicated to providing up-to-date news.
buyer: Nuttaphong Sitaworarat and Boonuea Jitthanom
Mr. Boonuea Jitthanom and Mr. Nuttaphong Sitaworarat are shareholders in various major companies, including One To One Contacts Plc., Trinity Public Company Limited and Wow Factor Plc. "
 target parent: Nation Group
target: Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC.BK:$394.87)
Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is media company in Thailand focused on producing news programs. NBC's Nation TV 22 is a 24-hour news channel that is dedicated to providing up-to-date news with in-depth and unbiased coverage.
price ($mm)[EV]
$27 [$31]*
rev ($mm)
$14
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/24/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Future plc, acquired WhatCulture

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synopsis: Future Plc, the global platform for specialist media, has acquired WhatCulture, an online entertainment news website and magazine. The site offers news in the field of professional wrestling, television, films, video games, and board games.
buyer: Future plc (LSE:FUTR:$606.80)
Based in the UK, Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher. The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Magazine division is brand-led while the Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation. "
 target: WhatCulture
Founded in 2006, WhatCulture is an online entertainment news website and magazine. The site offers news in the field of professional wrestling, television, films, video games, and board games.
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announced 3/24/2022 via PR Newswire

Townsquare Media Group, will acquire Cherry Creek Media

See 951 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Townsquare Media has executed definitive documentation to acquire Cherry Creek Broadcasting LLC, the country’s premier small market radio, events and digital marketing company. Their 43 radio stations serve their local markets in the Rocky Mountain Region, Upper Midwest, Northwest and Southwest.
buyer: Townsquare Media Group (NYSE:TSQ:$417.96)
Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. "
 target: Cherry Creek Media
Cherry Creek Media is the country’s premier small market radio, events and digital marketing company. Their 43 radio stations serve their local markets in the Rocky Mountain Region, Upper Midwest, Northwest and Southwest.
price ($mm)
$19
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closed 3/23/2022 via BNC Analysis

Audacy, Inc., acquired WAMO 107.3

See 149 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Audacy, Inc., a publicly traded American multi-platform audio content and entertainment organization based in Philadelphia, announced it has acquired WAMO Pittsburgh’s intellectual property and format from Martz Communications Group. WAMO is considered the only urban, hip-hop station in the Pittsburgh radio market.
buyer: Audacy, Inc. (NYSE:AUD:$1,219.40)
Audacy, Inc. is a publicly traded American multi-platform audio content and entertainment organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1968, it is the second largest radio company in the United States, owning 235 radio stations across 48 media markets. "
 target parent: Martz Communications Group
target: WAMO 107.3
WAMO is a radio station serving the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania market. WAMO is considered the only urban, hip-hop station in the Pittsburgh radio market and is known for having artists like Drake, Kanye West and Lil Nas X as integral parts of its stable of artists.
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closed 3/18/2022 via BNC Analysis

Newsquest Media Group Limited, acquired Archant Ltd.

See 1299 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Newsquest Media Group has completed the acquisition of Archant Community Media Ltd, it has been announced. Archant, the Norwich-based publisher, holds a portfolio of leading local newsbrands principally in East Anglia, including the likes of the East Anglia Daily Times, Norwich Evening News, and Ipswich Star. 
buyer parent: Gannett Co., Inc.
buyer: Newsquest Media Group Limited
Newsquest is one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 120 news brands and 29 magazines online and in print. They have an online audience of almost 39 million users a month and 5.1 million readers a week in print. "
 target parent: RCapital Partners LLP
target: Archant Ltd.
UK-based Archant is a privately owned media company founded in Norwich 170 years ago. They operate over 140 local, regional and national brands together with fully integrated marketing services for over 37,000 commercial customers.
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$170.64
Net Income ($mm)
$116.35
Employees
1274
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Ticker: DLX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corp. is a growth engine for small businesses and financial institutions. Millions of business customers access Deluxe’s products and services, including customized checks, as well as website development and hosting, email marketing, social media, search engine optimization and logo design.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$1,790.78
EBITDA ($mm)
$296.61
EBIT ($mm)
$224.47
Net Income ($mm)
$8.81
Employees
6123
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Ticker: ASX:IGL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IVE Group
IVE Group
IVE Group Ltd is an ASX listed vertically integrated marketing and print communications provider. IVE enables its customers to communicate more effectively with their customers by creating, managing, producing and distributing content across multiple channels.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$395.92
EBITDA ($mm)
$28.66
EBIT ($mm)
$17.68
Net Income ($mm)
$9.65
Employees
1100
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Ticker: AIM:SAA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
M&C Saatchi plc
M&C Saatchi plc
M&C Saatchi plc is a global marketing services business working across a wide variety of industry sectors with a strategy focused on winning new business and starting new businesses.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$394.58
EBITDA ($mm)
$36.15
EBIT ($mm)
$25.99
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: NYSE:HHS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harte-Hanks, Inc.
Harte-Hanks, Inc.
Harte Hanks is a global marketing services firm specializing in multi-channel marketing solutions. Harte Hanks offers end-to-end marketing services including consulting, strategic assessment, data, analytics, digital, social, mobile, print, direct mail and contact center.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$394.15
EBITDA ($mm)
$6.14
EBIT ($mm)
($4.97)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5620
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Ticker: 002712
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Simei Media Co.,Ltd.
Simei Media Co.,Ltd.
Simei Media Co.,Ltd. offers media services in China. Through their brands, they offer Media planning and agency (ProVision Media Network), Brand Management (BC&T Boundless Creations & Talents), Outdoor Advertising (EYoung Outdoors), Digital Marketing (Simei Digital), and more.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$374.47
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.18
EBIT ($mm)
$13.83
Net Income ($mm)
$14.17
Employees
180
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Ticker: ASX:EGG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited
Enero Group Limited is engaged in integrated marketing and communication services, including strategy, market research, advertising, public relations, communications planning graphic design, events management, direct marketing, and corporate communications.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$274.31
EBITDA ($mm)
$32.72
EBIT ($mm)
$30.82
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
600
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Ticker: CHRM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc.
Charm Communications Inc. is a leading advertising agency in China. It operates its business under three brands: Charm Advertising, Charm Interactive, and Shangxing Media. Charm offers integrated advertising agency services from planning and managing ad campaigns to creating and placing ads.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$183.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$4.40
EBIT ($mm)
$2.30
Net Income ($mm)
$4.00
Employees
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Ticker: SIRI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription- and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$8,824.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,779.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,196.00
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: TSE:4676
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. is a certified broadcast holding company in Japan. Their broadcasting business produces terrestrial and satellite (BS and CS) television broadcasts, and radio broadcasts.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$5,960.07
EBITDA ($mm)
$364.28
EBIT ($mm)
$196.01
Net Income ($mm)
$127.64
Employees
7820
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Ticker: SBGI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 162 television stations in 79 markets.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$5,943.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,075.67
EBIT ($mm)
$1,377.00
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
11800
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Ticker: JSE:NPN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Naspers Ltd.
Naspers Ltd.
Founded in 1915, Naspers is a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Operating in more than 130 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds leading companies that empower people and enrich communities.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$5,934.00
EBITDA ($mm)
($938.00)
EBIT ($mm)
($1,098.00)
Net Income ($mm)
$5,304.00
Employees
28445
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Ticker: MTG B
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modern Times Group MTG AB
Modern Times Group MTG AB
MTG (Modern Times Group MTG AB) is an international entertainment group. Their operations span six continents and include TV channels and platforms, online services, content production businesses and radio stations.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$5,896.00
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($73.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: NXST
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nexstar Broadcasting
Nexstar Broadcasting
Nexstar Broadcasting Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$4,858.07
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,038.81
EBIT ($mm)
$1,450.97
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: XTRA:PSM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG
ProSiebenSat.1 Group is one of the largest independent media corporations in Europe. With the stations SAT.1, ProSieben, kabel eins, sixx, SAT.1 Gold and ProSieben MAXX, they are number 1 in Germany both in the TV-advertising market and in the audience market.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$4,569.40
EBITDA ($mm)
$953.74
EBIT ($mm)
$717.84
Net Income ($mm)
$456.53
Employees
7923
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Ticker: DB:SPR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Axel Springer SE
Axel Springer SE
Axel Springer SE is the leading digital publisher in Europe. Digital media channels already contribute nearly three quarters of total pro-forma revenues. They are the market leader in the German print business, and also active in over 40 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and licenses.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,789.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$551.02
EBIT ($mm)
$274.72
Net Income ($mm)
$121.29
Employees
16120
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Ticker: GCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett Co., Inc.
Gannett is a leading media and marketing company with unparalleled local-to-national reach, successfully connecting consumers, communities and businesses. They provide rich content through hundreds of outstanding affiliated digital, mobile and print products.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$3,208.08
EBITDA ($mm)
$478.88
EBIT ($mm)
$290.22
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
16300
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Ticker: TSE:9404
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nippon TV Holdings
Nippon TV Holdings
Nippon Television Holdings is a holding company that manages and operates broadcast companies in the group, through ownership of shares and stocks. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
year
2013
rev ($mm)
$3,175.77
EBITDA ($mm)
$408.65
EBIT ($mm)
$344.70
Net Income ($mm)
$245.98
Employees
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Ticker: OTCPK:IHRT.Q
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies. The company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events, on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$3,038.76
EBITDA ($mm)
$442.84
EBIT ($mm)
$48.38
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
11400
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Ticker: TGNA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEGNA Inc.
TEGNA Inc.
TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,991.09
EBITDA ($mm)
$929.99
EBIT ($mm)
$802.22
Net Income ($mm)
$476.95
Employees
6430
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Ticker: GHC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Graham Holdings Company
Graham Holdings Company
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified education and media company whose operations include educational services; television broadcasting; online, print and local TV news; home health and hospice care; and manufacturing.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,857.71
EBITDA ($mm)
$413.40
EBIT ($mm)
$302.95
Net Income ($mm)
$238.66
Employees
14297
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Ticker: ASX:NEC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd.
Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd.
Nine Entertainment Co. is a leading media and entertainment group focused on the delivery of premium video content to all Australians. NEC delivers its content in multiple ways through free-to-air TV broadcasting, Subscription Video-On-Demand, digital channels and online.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$2,501.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$493.48
EBIT ($mm)
$336.40
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: GTN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gray Television, Inc.
Gray Television, Inc.
Gray Television is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that owns and operates television stations and leading digital assets in markets throughout the US. They own and operate television stations in 45 television markets broadcasting a total of 150 programming streams.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,391.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$909.00
EBIT ($mm)
$704.00
Net Income ($mm)
$396.00
Employees
7140
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