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closed 12/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired PassFort

See 3663 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Moody’s has acquired London-based PassFort, a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). Moody’s will integrate PassFort into its KYC business within Moody’s Analytics.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: PassFort
London-based PassFort is a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
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announced 5/9/2022 via BNC Analysis

HgCapital, will acquire Ideagen Plc

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synopsis: Hg Pooled Management Ltd., a leading European investor in software and services, will acquire Ideagen PLC, a global technology company and supplier of regulatory and compliance solutions. Ideagen provides a common software platform and a risk-based approach to meet multi-industry standards, enabling compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
buyer: HgCapital
Based in the UK, Hg is a European investor in software and services businesses, with increasing global presence. Hg is a specialist investor, committed to building businesses that change the way people do business, through deep sector specialisation and dedicated operational support. "
 target: Ideagen Plc (AIM:IDEA:$75.28)
Ideagen is a global technology company and supplier of regulatory and compliance solutions. Ideagen provides a common software platform and an integrated risk-based approach to meet multi-industry standards, enabling compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,269 [$1,273]
rev ($mm)
$93
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$10
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128.6x
announced 4/20/2022 via PR Newswire

PTC Inc., will acquire Intland Software

See 6562 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PTC, a global provider of manufacturing software solutions, will acquire Intland Software, a global provider of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions. Intland Software enables customers in the automotive, life sciences, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defense industries to accelerate product development and simplify compliance.
buyer: PTC Inc. (PTC:$1,835.83)
PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. "
 target: Intland Software
Intland Software is a global provider of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions. Intland Software enables customers in the automotive, life sciences, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defense industries to accelerate product development and simplify regulatory compliance.
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$280
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closed 3/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Blika Solutions AB, acquired Audimex AG

See 861 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Main Capital Partners, a leading software investor in Benelux, German-speaking Europe, and Scandinavia, has announced the acquisition of Audimex AG by Main portfolio company Blika Solutions AB. Audimex AG has been developing and selling software solutions for internal auditing and compliance since 1999.
buyer parent: Main Capital Partners BV
buyer: Blika Solutions AB
Sweden-based Blika has been a leading partner in supporting the digitalization of tax and legal departments of large multinationals, providing the digital infrastructure to achieve efficiency. Blika is well known for its SaaS platform that focuses on legal, entity and tax management activities. "
 target: Audimex AG
Germany-based Audimex AG has been developing and selling software solutions for internal auditing and compliance since 1999. As the developer and provider of complex business applications for internal audit and compliance, Audimex offers their customers everything from a single source.
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closed 5/2/2022 via BusinessWire

MyComplianceOffice, acquired Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc.

See 926 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MyComplianceOffice, a compliance management platform, has acquired Schwab Compliance Technologies (SchwabCT) from Charles Schwab, a provider of financial services. SchwabCT provides cloud-based compliance automation software for the financial community. Their solutions automate employee trading, policy affirmations, regulatory inquiries and more.
buyer: MyComplianceOffice
MyComplianceOffice (MCO) is a compliance management platform for financial firms. MCO provides an easy-to-use SaaS-based platform that enables companies around the world to reduce their risk of misconduct. Their platform allows professionals to more efficiently manage regulated transactions. "
 target parent: The Charles Schwab Corporation
target: Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc.
Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc. (SchwabCT) is a leading provider of cloud-based compliance automation software for the financial community. SchwabCT provides solutions that automate employee trading, insider trading surveillance, policy affirmations, regulatory inquiries and more.
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closed 1/12/2022 via BusinessWire

Ethisphere, acquired informed360 LLC

See 1111 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ethisphere has acquired informed360, a leading technology and software company that enables governance, ethics, and compliance leaders to use a single platform to effectively manage programs, automate workflows, analyze data, and turn insights and guidance into actionable plans.
buyer: Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. "
 target: informed360 LLC
informed360 was created to address the increasing expectations and requirements of modern ethics and compliance. The company delivers data-driven cloud-based technology solutions in a flexible and intuitive platform for simplifying ethics and compliance programs.
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announced 12/8/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Jumio, Inc., will acquire 4Stop

See 3342 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end identity orchestration, eKYC (Know Your Customer), and Anti-Money Laundering solutions, will acquire Germany-based 4Stop, the leading data marketplace and orchestration hub for KYB (Know Your Business), KYC, compliance, and fraud prevention.
buyer parent: Centana Growth Partners
buyer: Jumio, Inc.
Jumio is a digital identity management and authentication company. The Jumio KYX Platform offers a range of identity proofing and Anti-Money Laundering services to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust from account opening to ongoing transaction monitoring. "
 target: 4Stop
Based in Germany, 4Stop is a leading fraud prevention provider that solves businesses risk-based approach through a modern, all-in-one KYC (Know Your Customer), compliance, and anti-fraud solution. 4Stop’s technology allows businesses to confidently anticipate risk and make well-informed decisions.
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announced 9/13/2021 via BNC Analysis

Nuix, will acquire Topos Labs, Inc

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synopsis: Australian data management vendor Nuix is set to acquire US-based natural language processing (NLP) software vendor Topos Labs. Topos, headquartered in Boston, offers an artificial intelligence (AI) driven NLP platform that identifies relevant content for risk management and compliance.
buyer: Nuix (ASX:NXL:$129.81)
Nuix is a worldwide provider of information management technologies, including eDiscovery, electronic investigation and information governance software. Nuix's powerful, intuitive technology makes it possible to search, investigate and actively manage unstructured data sets of any size or structure."
 target: Topos Labs, Inc
US-based natural language processing (NLP) software vendor Topos Labs offers an artificial intelligence (AI) driven NLP platform that identifies relevant content for risk management and compliance.
price ($mm)
$25
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announced 8/30/2021 via BNC Analysis

Karnov Group AB, will acquire Echoline SAS

See 3504 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Karnov Group AB will acquire 100% of the shares in Echoline SAS, a French provider of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) compliance and monitoring software. The acquisition is in line with the Karnov Group strategy of expanding internationally on the growing market for compliance solutions within Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).
buyer: Karnov Group AB (OM:KAR:$95.06)
Karnov Group is a leading provider of mission critical information in the areas of legal, tax and accounting, and environmental, health and safety in Denmark and Sweden. Karnov Group delivers knowledge and insights, enabling more than 80.000 users to make better decisions, faster – every day. "
 target: Echoline SAS
Echoline helps hundreds of companies from SMEs to Fortune 500 identify, stay up-to-date, and comply with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), HR and Food Safety regulatory constraints. Echoline provides tailor-made legal registers, regulatory monitoring and compliance assessment services.
price ($mm)
$3.18
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$1
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$0
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3.5x
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13.4x
closed 6/30/2021 via BNC Analysis

Grupo Sociedad de Tasación, acquired Visualeo

See 6946 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Grupo Sociedad de Tasación  has closed the acquisition of the majority shareholding of Visualeo , a startup focused on Blockchain technology that helps people, professionals and companies to verify the status of any product or asset. 
buyer: Grupo Sociedad de Tasación
Grupo Sociedad de Tasación is a leading group of service providers for real estate valuations, consultancy and technology. The Group has been operating in Spain since 1982 and its objective is to provide added value, security and transparency to the mortgage and real estate markets. "
 target: Visualeo
Visualeo is a startup focused on Blockchain technology that helps people, professionals and companies to verify the status of any product or asset. Visualeo allows the verification of products and assets , thus acting as an "eyewitness" or "trusted third party with legal validity".
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closed 6/11/2021 via BNC Analysis

EQS Group AG, acquired Business Keeper GmbH

See 1083 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: EQS Group, a German regulatory technology provider, has acquired Business Keeper from Macquarie Capital, a provider of corporate advisory services. Business Keeper is Europe's leading provider of whistleblowing and compliance solutions. Business Keeper offers SaaS solutions for compliance, incident reporting, case management, and more.
buyer: EQS Group AG (XTRA:EQS:$50.81)
EQS Group is a leading international technology provider for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Compliance. Companies trust EQS's products and services to securely, efficiently, and simultaneously fulfill complex national and international disclosure and compliance requirements. "
 target parent: Macquarie Group Limited
target: Business Keeper GmbH
Business Keeper is Europe's leading provider of whistleblowing and compliance solutions. Business Keeper develops apps to fight white-collar crime such as corruption, money laundering and other serious crimes. They offer SaaS solutions for compliance, incident reporting, case management, and more.
price ($mm)[EV]
$118 [$116]
rev ($mm)
$11
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$1
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190.0x
closed 4/16/2021 via PR Web

Payment Approved Technologies, LLC, acquired Optima Compass Group, LLC

See 466 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Payment Approved Technologies, LLC, a financial technology platform that is spearheading a global digital commerce network, announced that it has acquired Optima Compass Group, LLC, a leading provider of RegTech solutions, including automated Anti-Money Laundering and consulting services.
buyer: Payment Approved Technologies, LLC
Payment Approved™ enables a new way to move money through an innovative global digital commerce network — designed to help businesses access faster, simpler, and more secure payments and money movement around the world. "
 target: Optima Compass Group, LLC
Optima Compass Group, LLC is a leading provider of RegTech solutions, including automated Anti-Money Laundering and consulting services. Optima Compass Group creates an easier way to monitor transactions through effective risk-based controls.
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closed 4/7/2021 via BusinessWire

QAD Inc., acquired Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation

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synopsis: QAD Inc., a leading provider of flexible, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has acquired Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation (FTZC), a provider of cloud-based Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) software and consulting services. FTZC's SmartZone software provides solutions for FTZ inventory control and compliance.
buyer: QAD Inc. (QADI:$316.69)
QAD is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. QAD solutions help customers in various industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage. "
 target: Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation
Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation (FTZC) is a provider of cloud-based Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) software and consulting services. FTZC has helped complete more than 1,000 FTZ projects for well-known global businesses. Their SmartZone software provides solutions for FTZ inventory control and compliance.
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closed 3/25/2021 via PR Newswire

Ironclad, Inc., acquired PactSafe

See 4324 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ironclad, the #1 contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform for innovative companies, has acquired PactSafe, the leading clickwrap transaction platform (CTP). PactSafe helps companies to update online legal terms, track and gain acceptance of those terms, and identify areas of potential risk before they become an issue.
buyer: Ironclad, Inc.
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies. Ironclad is used by leading innovators to collaborate and negotiate on contracts. Their platform enables companies to accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance. "
 target: PactSafe
PactSafe is a clickwrap transaction platform that enables companies to process high volume agreements rapidly and painlessly. PactSafe helps companies to update online legal terms, track and gain acceptance of those terms, and identify areas of potential risk before they become an issue.
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announced 3/24/2021 via PR Newswire

OneTrust LLC, will acquire Convercent

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synopsis: OneTrust, the #1 fastest-growing company on the Inc. 500 and category-defining enterprise platform to operationalize trust, will acquire Convercent, a global provider of ethics and compliance cloud software. Integrating Convercent into OneTrust further enhances the platform's foundation of trust through advanced ethics and compliance capabilities.
buyer: OneTrust LLC
OneTrust is the #1 fastest growing and most widely used technology platform to help organizations be more trusted, and operationalize privacy, security, data governance, and ethics and compliance programs. "
 target: Convercent
Convercent is the leading global provider of ethics and compliance software. Its Ethics Cloud Platform leverages a global dataset to deliver business leaders the insights required to make proactive, informed decisions about their company's ethical health through real-time dashboards and analytics.
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announced 2/18/2021 via BusinessWire

SailPoint, will acquire Intello

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synopsis: SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise, will acquire Intello, a SaaS management company that helps organizations to discover, manage, and secure SaaS applications. Intello's SaaS Operations platform enables companies to manage their SaaS spend, usage and compliance data.
buyer: SailPoint (SAIL:$438.95)
SailPoint is the leader in enterprise identity governance and brings the Power of Identity to customers worldwide. SailPoint’s open identity platform gives organizations the power to enter new markets, scale their workforces, embrace new technologies, innovate faster, and compete on a global basis. "
 target: Intello
Intello is a SaaS management company that helps organizations to discover, manage, and secure SaaS applications. Intello's SaaS Operations platform monitors all internal software subscriptions and enables companies to manage their SaaS spend, usage and compliance data.
price ($mm)[EV]
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closed 11/11/2020 via PR Newswire

CodeNotary, acquired Opvizor, Inc.

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synopsis: CodeNotary (vChain Inc), the leading Open Source company for immutable ledger solutions, announces the closing of the acquisition of Opvizor Inc, a U.S. ledger and log compliance software company. Opvizor provides integrity and trust solutions to hundreds of enterprise customers worldwide like Motorola.
buyer: CodeNotary
CodeNotary Ledger Compliance® provides customers a tamperproof ledger solution which enables the immutable recording of sensitive data through the same cryptographic verification of traditional distributed ledger solutions. "
 target: Opvizor, Inc.
Opvizor Inc is a U.S. ledger and log compliance software company. Opvizor Inc, a venture capital-backed company, provides integrity and trust solutions to hundreds of enterprise customers worldwide like Motorola, Docusign, and the US State Dept.
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closed 9/30/2020 via Company Press Release

Perscitus LLP, acquired The ID Register

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synopsis: The ID Register, has spun out of Apex Group Ltd. in a management buyout led by its Founder, Tim Andrews and funds consulted by Perscitus LLP. The ID Register aims to become the central clearinghouse for KYC (Know Your Customer) and investor onboarding and has grown to over 25,000 investor profiles.
buyer: Perscitus LLP
Perscitus LLP is an independent, London based investment consultant. They provide services to a multi-asset portfolio with a particular focus on direct Private Equity and Venture Capital investments across a range of sectors and stages. "
 target parent: Apex Group Ltd
target: The ID Register
The ID Register aims to become the central clearinghouse for KYC (Know Your Customer) and investor onboarding and has grown to over 25,000 investor profiles. Each investor controls their own information in a profile, which, once approved, they can connect to their investments and service providers.
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closed 9/28/2020 via BusinessWire

Veritas Technologies Corporation, acquired Globanet

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synopsis: Veritas Technologies, a global leader in data protection, availability and insights, announced that it has acquired Globanet, a leading provider of information archiving, data migration, Designated Third Party (D3P) compliance, and eDiscovery solutions worldwide.
buyer parent: Carlyle Group
buyer: Veritas Technologies Corporation (VRTS:$1,747.10)
With the Veritas Technologies platform, customers can accelerate their digital transformation and solve pressing IT and business challenges including multi-cloud data management, data protection, storage optimization, compliance readiness and workload portability. "
 target: Globanet
Globanet is a leading provider of information archiving, data migration, Designated Third Party (D3P) compliance, and eDiscovery solutions worldwide.
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closed 9/2/2020 via BNC Analysis

The Citadel Group Limited, acquired eQstats Pty Ltd

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synopsis: The Citadel Group has made a move to expand its health business by acquiring Australian risk software vendor eQstats. Based in Sydney, eQstats provides automated reporting, integrated data, data measurement and data compliance tools large organisations to help their compliance.
buyer: The Citadel Group Limited (ASX:CGL:$88.30)
Citadel is an enterprise software and services company. They specialise in managing information in complex environments through integrating know-how, systems and people to provide information on an anywhere-anytime basis. "
 target: eQstats Pty Ltd
eQstats is a global software development company, providing advanced systems for complex and large organisations, enabling them to effectively manage their quality and risk information. eQstats makes accreditation and certification risk-free via automated reporting and integrated data.
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$0.79
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closed 12/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired PassFort

See 3663 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Moody’s has acquired London-based PassFort, a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). Moody’s will integrate PassFort into its KYC business within Moody’s Analytics.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: PassFort
London-based PassFort is a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
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closed 12/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired PassFort

See 3663 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Moody’s has acquired London-based PassFort, a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). Moody’s will integrate PassFort into its KYC business within Moody’s Analytics.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: PassFort
London-based PassFort is a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
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announced 12/6/2021 via BNC Analysis

Moody's Analytics, Inc., will acquire 360kompany AG

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synopsis: Moody’s plans to acquire 360kompany (kompany), the international leader in global business verification, providing advanced solutions to financial institutions and corporations around the world for all their Business KYC (or KYB) needs. Moody’s will integrate 360kompany into its KYC business within Moody’s Analytics.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: 360kompany AG
Since 2012, kompany has been the international leader in global business verification, providing advanced solutions to financial institutions and corporations around the world for all their Business KYC (or KYB) needs.
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closed 11/3/2021 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Bogard AB

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired Bogard AB, a leading provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region. Bogard covers over 17,000 PEPs, relatives, and close associates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: Bogard AB
Bogard AB is a leading provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region. Bogard covers over 17,000 PEPs, relatives, and close associates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
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closed 9/16/2021 via BNC Analysis

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Risk Management Solutions

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synopsis: Moody's Corporation and Risk Management Solutions, Inc. (RMS) announced that Moody’s Analytics has acquired RMS, a leading global provider of climate and natural disaster risk modeling and analytics, from Daily Mail and General Trust plc.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target parent: Daily Mail and General Trust plc
target: Risk Management Solutions
Risk Management Solutions is a leading global provider of climate and natural disaster risk modeling and analytics. With over 400 risk models covering 120 countries, RMS is the world’s leading provider of climate and natural disaster risk modeling serving the global P&C and reinsurance industries.
price ($mm)
$1,983
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$337
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$53
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37.5x
closed 1/4/2021 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Catylist

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired Catylist, Inc., a provider of commercial real estate (CRE) solutions for brokers. The acquisition advances Moody’s Analytics (MA) CRE platform, substantially enhancing its coverage of property-level data and expanding its range of analytical solutions to the broker market.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: Catylist
Catylist builds customized commercial real estate technology, tailored to local markets. They create customized listings and research databases that serve as the most trusted sources for CRE information in every market. The commercial listing products serve more than 50 markets in North America.
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closed 12/7/2020 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired ZM Financial Systems, Inc.

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation has acquired ZM Financial, a leading provider of risk and financial management software for the U.S. banking sector. The transaction advances Moody’s position as a leader in integrated risk assessment by broadening Moody’s Analytics’ suite of enterprise risk solutions, which help financial institutions make informed decisions.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: ZM Financial Systems, Inc.
ZM Financial Systems (ZMFS) is a leading provider of risk and financial management software for the U.S. banking sector. ZMFS’ product suite delivers key systems and services that banks and other financial institutions use to model and manage risk, and to make fundamental business decisions.
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closed 10/2/2019 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., purchased ABS Suite from Deloitte LLP

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation has acquired ABS Suite, a software platform used by issuers and trustees for the administration of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities programs, from Deloitte & Touche LLP. ABS Suite supports various securitized asset classes including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and leases, mobile-device payment plans and more.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 seller: Deloitte LLP
Deloitte's ABS Suite is a software platform used by issuers and trustees for the administration of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities programs. ABS Suite supports various securitized asset classes including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and leases, mobile payment plans, and more.
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announced 7/17/2019 via Market Watch

Equistone Partners Europe, will acquire Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services

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synopsis: Moody's Corp. has agreed to sell its Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services business to Equistone Partners Europe Ltd, a private-equity firm. Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector. They are based in London, UK.
buyer: Equistone Partners Europe
Equistone Partners Europe is an independent investment firm that invests as a strategic partner alongside management teams. In each of their markets they look for strong businesses with the potential to grow, supported by their capital and guided by their experience. "
 target parent: Moody's Corporation
target: Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services
Based in London, UK, Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector.
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closed 8/10/2017 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation, an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bureau van Dijk, a global provider of business intelligence and company information.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target parent: EQT
target: Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing
Bureau van Dijk is a global provider of business intelligence and company information. They have information on over 220 million companies and cover all countries worldwide.
price ($mm)
$3,270
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$281
EBITDA ($mm)
$144
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22.7x
closed 2/15/2017 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., purchased Structured Finance Data and Analytics Business from SCDM

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired the structured finance data and analytics business of SCDM, a provider of analytical tools for participants in securitization markets. SCDM provides risk management services for banks and insurance companies investing in credit. SCDM, based in Frankfurt, serves a primarily European client base.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 seller: SCDM
SCDM provides risk management services for banks and insurance companies investing in credit. Their business intelligence solution - ABSGate - is paired with the cash flow simulation engine - Cascade - one of the most advanced analytical platforms for structured credit investors.
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closed 3/1/2016 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Axis Actuarial System

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired GGY, a leading provider of advanced actuarial software for the global life insurance industry. GGY’s AXIS Actuarial System is widely used by leading global life insurers, reinsurers and consultants.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: Axis Actuarial System
GGY’s Axis Actuarial System is widely used by leading global life insurers, reinsurers and consultants for pricing, reserving, ALM (asset liability management), financial modeling, capital calculations and hedging.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$28
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/9/2014 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., will acquire WebEquity Solutions

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synopsis: Moody’s Analytics, a unit of Moody’s Corporation and a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services, announced that it has agreed to acquire WebEquity Solutions, LLC., a leading provider of cloud-based loan origination solutions for financial institutions.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target parent: Alpine Investors, LP
target: WebEquity Solutions
WebEquity Solutions™, LLC is the proven leader in on-demand lending software. With WebEquity, lenders gain the advantage of a single, hosted solution enabling them to reduce operational costs, streamline processes and make more uniform and profitable lending decisions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$15
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
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closed 12/19/2011 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, Inc., acquired Barrie & Hibbert Limited

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired Barrie & Hibbert Limited, a leading provider of risk management modeling tools for insurance companies worldwide. The acquisition broadens Moody’s Analytics suite of software solutions for the insurance and pension sectors.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target: Barrie & Hibbert Limited
Barrie & Hibbert Limited is a leading provider of risk management modeling tools for insurance companies worldwide. Its Economic Scenario Generator is widely recognized as an industry standard for valuing and projecting assets and liabilities and assessing risk and capital positions.
price ($mm)
$78
rev ($mm)
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closed 11/22/2010 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, acquired CSI Global Education Inc.

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has acquired CSI Global Education Inc., Canada’s leading provider of financial learning, credentials, and certification. CSI will operate within Moody’s Analytics, strengthening Moody’s capabilities for delivering credit training programs, research and analytical services, and risk management software.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics
Moody's Analytics is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target parent: Onex Corporation
target: CSI Global Education Inc.
CSI is Canada’s leading provider of professional credentials and compliance solutions for the financial services industry. CSI is the exclusive provider of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)®, the base requirement for qualification as a licensed securities dealer in Canada.
price ($mm)
$151
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closed 1/20/2010 via BusinessWire

Moody's Analytics, acquired Commercial Mortgage Metrics

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synopsis: Moody’s Analytics, a leader in risk management solutions, announced that it has acquired full ownership of Commercial Mortgage Metrics (CMM), an analytical model for assessing default and recovery risk for commercial real estate (CRE), from CBRE Econometrics Advisors.
buyer parent: Moody's Corporation
buyer: Moody's Analytics
Moody's Analytics is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. "
 target parent: CBRE Richard Ellis, Inc.
target: Commercial Mortgage Metrics
CMM is a powerful tool that quantifies the probability of default and loss given default for real estate properties, allowing financial institutions and other market participants to quickly screen loans, detect credit deterioration, and accurately and consistently price for credit risk.
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announced 6/30/2016 via Company Press Release

Scope Ratings, will acquire FERI EuroRating Services AG

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synopsis: Scope Corporation AG, Europe’s leading provider of independent ratings, research and risk analysis, will acquire FERI EuroRating Services AG, one of the leading European rating agencies specialized in investment market and product ratings.
buyer: Scope Ratings
Scope Ratings specializes in the ratings of companies, financial institutions, structured finance and alternative investment funds. Scope is an ESMA-accredited rating agency (CRA) operating in the European Union with ECAI status. "
 target: FERI EuroRating Services AG
FERI EuroRating Services AG is one of the leading European rating agencies specialized in investment market and product ratings. Its mission is to create market transparency and to offer investment ratings that provide decision-making guidance to retail and institutional investors.
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announced 4/19/2022 via BusinessWire

Moody's Corporation, will acquire Class y Asociados S.A.

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire Class y Asociados S.A. Clasificadora de Riesgo (S.A.) (Class), a leading credit rating agency serving Peru’s domestic bond market. Based in Lima, Class covers Peruvian corporates, municipalities, banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
buyer: Moody's Corporation (MCO:$6,218.00)
Moody’s is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. "
 target: Class y Asociados S.A.
Class y Asociados S.A. is a leading credit rating agency serving Peru’s domestic bond market. Based in Lima, Class covers Peruvian corporates, municipalities, banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
announced 12/24/2014 via Company Press Release

The Hearst Corporation, will acquire Fitch Ratings Ltd.

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synopsis: Hearst Corporation announced that it will purchase from Fimalac S.A. an additional 30 percent interest in global ratings agency Fitch Group, bringing Hearst's equity interest to 80 percent. Fimalac will retain a 20 percent equity interest in Fitch Group.
buyer: The Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation is one of the nation's largest diversified media and information companies. Its major interests include ownership of 15 daily and 36 weekly newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union. "
 target parent: Fimalac SA
target: Fitch Ratings Ltd. (:$693.00)
Dual-headquartered in New York and London with over 50 offices worldwide, Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data.
price ($mm)
$1,965*
rev ($mm)
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closed 11/1/2010 via Market Wire

Thomson Reuters, acquired Highline Financial, LLC

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced it acquired Highline Financial, a financial information and analytics provider focused on the US banking sector. The acquisition supports Thomson Reuters strategy of providing timely, accurate and high quality information by expanding its offering to include differentiated financial content and analytics.
buyer: Thomson Reuters (TRI:$6,348.00)
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. They combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers. "
 target parent: Spire Capital Partners, L.P.
target: Highline Financial, LLC
Highline Financial is the preferred source of banking information and analytics with decades of experience serving the financial industry.
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closed 8/2/2007 via

RiskMetrics Group, Inc., acquired Center for Financial Research and Analysis

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synopsis: RiskMetrics Group, the world's leading provider of financial risk management and corporate governance solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CFRA (Center for Financial Research & Analysis).
buyer parent: Spectrum Equity Investors
buyer: RiskMetrics Group, Inc.
RiskMetrics provides expertise to the financial community through a broad range of research, analytics, data and other products and services. Formerly a division of JP Morgan, RiskMetrics Group became an independent company in 1998. "
 target: Center for Financial Research and Analysis
The Center for Financial Research & Analysis is a leading global independent research and educational organization, committed to providing quality of earnings research and training to the institutional investment, insurance, corporate, legal, and regulatory communities.
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closed 6/1/2010 via BusinessWire

RiskMetrics Group, Inc. merged with MSCI Inc.,

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synopsis: MSCI Inc., announced that it has completed its acquisition of RiskMetrics Group, Inc., a leading provider of risk management and corporate governance products and services to the global financial community.
buyer: MSCI Inc. (MSCI:$1,476.56)
MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investment institutions worldwide. MSCI Inc. products include indices and portfolio risk and performance analytics for use in managing equity, fixed income and multi-asset class portfolios. "
 target: RiskMetrics Group, Inc.
RiskMetrics provides expertise to the financial community through a broad range of research, analytics, data and other products and services. Formerly a division of JP Morgan, RiskMetrics Group became an independent company in 1998.
price ($mm)[EV]
$1,380 [$1,456]
rev ($mm)
$303
EBITDA ($mm)
$102
EV / rev
5.3x
EV / EBITDA
15.9x
announced 3/12/2015 via BusinessWire

Moody's Corporation, will acquire Equilibrium (Peru)

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation, an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets, announced that it has agreed to acquire Equilibrium, a leading provider of credit rating and research services in Peru and Latin America.
buyer: Moody's Corporation (MCO:$6,218.00)
Moody's Corporation is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. "
 target: Equilibrium (Peru)
Equilibrium is a leading provider of credit rating and research services in Peru and other countries in Latin America. Based in Peru, Equilibrium has operated since 1996.
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closed 2/4/2020 via PR Newswire

Cboe Global Markets, Inc., acquired Hanweck Associates, LLC

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synopsis: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has acquired Hanweck Associates, LLC, a real-time risk analytics company. Hanweck is expected to help Cboe clients better understand how their balance sheet is optimized through real-time margin calculations of non-linear instruments and analytics that optimize portfolio allocations and hedges.
buyer: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE:$3,181.50)
Cboe is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors. The company is committed to defining markets and driving global marketplaces forward through product innovation, leading-edge technology and seamless trading solutions."
 target: Hanweck Associates, LLC
Hanweck is the leading provider of real-time risk analytics on global derivatives market. The firm's data brings visibility and clarity to capital and balance sheet constraints of banks, broker/dealers, hedge funds, central counterparties, and exchanges.
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announced 7/27/2019 via Financial Times

London Stock Exchange Group, will acquire Refinitiv

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synopsis: London Stock Exchange Group, a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world's financial community, will acquire Refinitiv, a company that provides information, insights and technology that drive innovation and performance in global financial markets.
buyer: London Stock Exchange Group (LSE:LSE:$6,709.00)
London Stock Exchange Group is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world's financial community. The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets. "
 target parent: Blackstone Group LP
target: Refinitiv
Refinitiv provides information, insights and technology that drive innovation and performance in global financial markets. Their heritage of integrity enables customers to make critical decisions with confidence while their best-in-class data and cutting-edge technologies enable greater opportunity.
price ($mm)
$27,000
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 10/1/2018 via Company Press Release

Blackstone Group LP, acquired Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters announced that it has closed the sale of a 55% interest in the company's Financial & Risk business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone. The Financial & Risk business is now known as Refinitiv. The unit provides research and analysis tools to financial markets professionals.
buyer: Blackstone Group LP (BX:$16,433.94)
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. They seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for their investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. Tactical Opportunities is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform. "
 target parent: Thomson Reuters
target: Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk
The acquisition includes the financial and risk division of Thomson Reuters. The unit provides research and analysis tools to financial markets professionals. Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of news and information for professional markets.
price ($mm)
$11,000*
rev ($mm)
$6,112
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,916
EV / rev
3.3x
EV / EBITDA
10.4x
closed 11/30/2015 via BNC Analysis

Bisnode AB, purchased Bonline, Bonitetna Hisa, and Rating from Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.

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synopsis: Bisnode, a business intelligence company, said it has become the owner of three ratings agencies - Croatia's Bonline, Slovenia's Bonitetna Hisa and Serbia's Rating, which previously operated under peer Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) in Southeast Europe.
buyer parent: Ratos AB
buyer: Bisnode AB
Bisnode enables people to make smart decisions. They turn data into insights that facilitate decision-making in both strategic issues and daily operations for companies and organizations throughout Europe. "
 seller: Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. (DNB:$2,046.60)
Bonline (Croatia), Bonitetna Hisa (Slovenia), and Rating (Serbia) are Southeastern European ratings agencies of Dun & Bradstreet, the world's leading source of commercial data, analytics and insight on businesses.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/10/2015 via BNC Analysis

Infonet Srl merged with Ribes S.p.A.,

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synopsis: Ribes S.p.A., a company that provides business information to Italian banks, has merged with Infonet Srl, a company that provides information on the reliability of its economic counterparts in order to optimize protection from the credit risk of banks, companies and professionals.
buyer parent: Tecnoinvestimenti S.p.A
buyer: Ribes S.p.A.
Ribes S.p.A. provides business information to Italian banks. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Milan, Italy. They assess the value of real estate collateral during the granting of a loan. "
 target: Infonet Srl
Infonet is an innovative partner for over 15 years in the service sector of Business & Credit Information and provides information on the reliability of its economic counterparts in order to optimize protection from the credit risk of banks, companies and professionals.
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closed 5/17/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Coupa Software, acquired Riskopy, Inc.

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synopsis: Coupa Software, a leader in cloud-based spend management, announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Riskopy, Inc. Riskopy is changing how financial services are delivered by providing data-driven insights on 100 million businesses.
buyer: Coupa Software (COUP:$458.37)
Coupa Software is the cloud platform for business spend. They deliver “Value as a Service” by helping their customers maximize their spend under management, achieve significant cost savings and drive profitability. "
 target: Riskopy, Inc.
Riskopy is changing how financial services are delivered by providing data-driven insights on 100 million businesses. Leveraging contextualized data, finance providers can accurately calculate the cost of capital, and monitor their portfolio for risks and opportunities.
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announced 2/11/2021 via BusinessWire

Moody's Corporation, will acquire Cortera, Inc.

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synopsis: Moody’s Corporation, a global risk assessment firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cortera, a leading provider of North American credit data and workflow solutions. The acquisition enhances Moody’s integrated risk assessment capabilities and significantly extends coverage in the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment.
buyer: Moody's Corporation (MCO:$6,218.00)
Moody’s is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. "
 target parent: Volition Capital LLC
target: Cortera, Inc.
Cortera is a leading provider of North American credit data and workflow solutions. Cortera maintains one of the most comprehensive databases of credit information, featuring data and analytics on over 36 million companies.
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closed 5/3/2010 via PR Newswire

Morningstar, Inc., acquired Realpoint, LLC

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synopsis: Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Realpoint, LLC, a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) that specializes in structured finance.
buyer: Morningstar, Inc. (MORN:$1,699.30)
Morningstar provides data on more than 300,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 4 million equities, indexes, futures, options, and commodities, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. "
 target: Realpoint, LLC
Realpoint is a nationally recognized credit-rating agency that has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in the structured finance market. Their goal is to increase market transparency and provide investors with the highest quality ratings and analysis.
price ($mm)
$48
rev ($mm)
$12
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Paynet, acquired Ansonia

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synopsis: Equifax, an American multinational consumer credit reporting agency has announced that the company has increased its leadership in commercial credit data solutions by acquiring Ansonia, a leading provider of business credit, collections, and account receivable (AR) data. Ansonia will be integrated into PayNet, an Equifax company.
buyer parent: Equifax, Inc.
buyer: Paynet
PayNet, an Equifax company, is the leading provider of credit ratings on small businesses enabling lenders to manage credit risk, grow earning assets and operate credit processes at a lower cost. "
 target: Ansonia
Ansonia Credit Data (Ansonia) is a leading provider of business credit, collections, and account receivable (AR) data used by financial institutions and other creditors and businesses in the transportation and logistics industries.
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closed 6/14/2018 via BusinessWire

Falfurrias Capital, acquired Tax Guard

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synopsis: Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity investment firm, has acquired Tax Guard, the leading provider of proprietary data and services that help lenders accurately assess tax-related credit risk associated with potential borrowers.
buyer: Falfurrias Capital
Falfurrias Capital Partners is a Charlotte-based private equity investment firm. The firm is focused on acquiring or investing in a diverse portfolio of growth-oriented middle-market companies. "
 target: Tax Guard
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Tax Guard is the leading provider of proprietary data and services that help lenders accurately assess tax-related credit risk associated with potential borrowers.
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closed 11/18/2019 via BusinessWire

Investortools, acquired Merritt Research Services, LLC

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synopsis: Investortools, a provider of software-based solutions for fixed-income portfolio management, trading, compliance, credit analysis, and benchmark risk analysis, has acquired Merritt Research Services, the premier source for municipal financial data. Merritt is a research and data provider focused on credit information related to municipal bonds.
buyer: Investortools
Investortools specializes in software solutions for credit analysis and portfolio management in the institutional marketplace. Serving over 200 premier companies and financial institutions, Investortools and its affiliates have offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. "
 target: Merritt Research Services, LLC
Merritt Research Services, LLC is an independent research and data provider focused primarily on credit information related to municipal bonds. Merritt's database provides and maintains the highest-quality set of comprehensive financial and supplemental data in the municipal finance industry.
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closed 5/16/2011 via PR Newswire

Thomson Reuters, acquired World-Check

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synopsis: Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has announced the acquisition of World-Check, a leading global provider of financial crime and corruption prevention information.
buyer: Thomson Reuters (TRI:$6,348.00)
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. It combines industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers. "
 target parent: Spectrum Equity
target: World-Check
World-Check, the leading global provider of highly structured risk intelligence, offers banks, institutional lenders, lawyers, accounting firms and other regulated financial services providers a comprehensive solution for meeting their regulatory compliance requirements.
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closed 8/15/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Data Facts, Inc., acquired Strategic Information Resources, Inc

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synopsis: Data Facts, a nationwide provider of mortgage lending solutions and national and international background screening solutions, announced their acquisition of Strategic Information Resources, a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening.
buyer: Data Facts, Inc.
Data Facts provides trusted information that can be relied on to make sound hiring and lending decisions. Their comprehensive solutions allow clients to make better decisions faster and more efficiently. "
 target: Strategic Information Resources, Inc
Strategic Information Resources is a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening. SIR helps thousands of companies make more informed decisions every day.
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Ticker: PEGA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pegasystems, Inc.
Pegasystems, Inc.
Pegasystems delivers business agility and empowers organizations to rapidly improve execution and seize new opportunities. Pegasystems is the recognized leader in business process management and is also ranked as a leader in customer relationship management software by leading industry analysts.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$995.46
EBITDA ($mm)
($119.27)
EBIT ($mm)
($139.34)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
5155
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Zeta Global
Zeta Global
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a leading data-driven, cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow and retain customers more efficiently.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$458.34
EBITDA ($mm)
($198.60)
EBIT ($mm)
($244.53)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1434
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Ticker: VELT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Velti plc
Velti plc
Velti is a global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions that enable brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media to implement highly targeted, interactive and measurable campaigns by communicating with and engaging consumers via their mobile devices.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$189.20
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.46)
EBIT ($mm)
($3.47)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1036
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Ticker: ENXTPA:ALBFR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sidetrade SA
Sidetrade SA
Sidetrade is a SaaS pioneer, offering companies solutions for financial customer relationship management. Sidetrade combines its cloud computing technology, Sidetrade Network, with expert resources and best practice to create value for companies.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$32.78
EBITDA ($mm)
$3.53
EBIT ($mm)
$3.44
Net Income ($mm)
$3.27
Employees
229
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Ticker: VERB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VERB Technology Company, Inc.
VERB Technology Company, Inc.
VERB Technology Company, Inc. is rapidly emerging as the market leader in interactive video data collection and analysis applications. VERB provides customer relationship management (CRM), lead generation, and video marketing software applications under the brand name TAGG.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$10.36
EBITDA ($mm)
($16.68)
EBIT ($mm)
($17.93)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
10
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Ticker: MCO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moody's Corporation
Moody's Corporation
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$6,218.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$3,213.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,956.00
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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