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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

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synopsis: Huntsworth, an international healthcare and communications group based in the UK, has acquired Cirkle, an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
buyer parent: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
UK-based Huntsworth is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal areas of focus are marketing, medical, and immersive communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. "
 target: Cirkle
Cirkle is an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships that deliver strategic and business difference. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
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closed 6/22/2022 via PR Newswire

Piranha, acquired Manhattan Made Marketing

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synopsis: Piranha announced its acquisition of Manhattan Made Marketing. This venture increases capabilities in creative production and digital strategy, bringing immediate scale to the two firms. anhattan Made Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency with experience in brand building.
buyer: Piranha
Piranha, an independent creative agency founded in 2009, brings together a network of strategists and creators to serve leading consumer brands, high-growth ventures, and global organizations. Piranha helps clients define, design and deploy ideas at scale. "
 target: Manhattan Made Marketing
Manhattan Made Marketing was founded with a mission to help businesses attract customers and grow in the digital space. Manhattan Made Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency with experience in brand building, digital media campaigns, event management, and social media management.
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closed 6/15/2022 via Company Press Release

incuBeta, acquired Bruce Clay MENA

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synopsis: The integrated digital marketing agency Bruce Clay MENA has been acquired by Incubeta, a South African-based Global Marketing Performance Group, providing local and international clients with leading digital advertising services and media solutions.
buyer: incuBeta
incuBeta is an international team providing local and international clients with leading digital advertising services and media solutions. The group has acquired companies offering specialized digital and media services in various territories around the world. "
 target parent: Bruce Clay, Inc.
target: Bruce Clay MENA
Bruce Clay MENA is a global leading search marketing company providing SEO services, consulting, PPC advertising management, content development and social media marketing services.
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closed 5/29/2022 via Company Press Release

The Ginger Agency, acquired Bonfire Communications, Inc.

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synopsis: The Ginger Agency, a Canadian digital marketing agency, has acquired Saint John-based Bonfire Communications Inc., a marketing agency that offers strategy, advertising, design & branding, web design, social media marketing, PR, content marketing, PR, copywriting and executive communication strategies.
buyer: The Ginger Agency
The Ginger Agency is a leading marketing agency in Fredericton, New Brunswick, specializing in digital marketing, web design, and graphic design. By distilling the complex into clear, creative, communications, Ginger crafts brands, educates audiences, influences change, and builds communities. "
 target: Bonfire Communications, Inc.
Based in Canada, Bonfire tells brand stories through social media and content marketing. Bonfire offers strategy, advertising, design & branding, web design, social media marketing, PR, content marketing, copywriting and executive communication strategies built to suit each client's needs.
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closed 5/25/2022 via BNC Analysis

MOOT Group, acquired Unknown Marketing

See 2425 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MOOT, an advanced ecommerce platform for brands that have outgrown their existing Shopify solution, has acquired Unknown Marketing, a deliberately different agency with an entrepreneurial approach to social media, search marketing and influencer management trusted by fast growth DTC brands and founder-led businesses.
buyer: MOOT Group
MOOT is an advanced ecommerce platform for brands that have outgrown their existing Shopify solution and needing to realize their growth potential. "
 target: Unknown Marketing
Unknown Marketing is a deliberately different agency with an entrepreneurial approach to social media, search marketing and influencer management trusted by fast growth DTC brands and founder-led businesses.
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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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announced 5/12/2022 via PR Newswire

Schafer Condon Carter, Inc., will acquire Kitchen Sink Studios

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synopsis: Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), a full-service creative agency, will acquire Kitchen Sink Studios, a strategic branding company. Kitchen Sink merges business savvy, storytelling, and data to give businesses a competitive edge. They offer services for brand discovery, logo & identity, brand refresh, SEO, social media, public relations, and more.
buyer: Schafer Condon Carter, Inc.
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is a digitally driven, full-service creative agency that builds brands and businesses through data-driven human insights and powerful brand ideas. SCC works with Kellogg's, Danone, the Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and First Midwest Bank, among others. "
 target: Kitchen Sink Studios
Kitchen Sink Studios is a strategic branding company. Kitchen Sink merges business savvy, storytelling, and data to give businesses a competitive edge. They offer services for brand discovery & strategy, logo & identity, brand refresh, SEO, social media, public relations, and more.
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closed 5/12/2022 via BNC Analysis

FMXA, acquired The Favorite Co.

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synopsis: FMXA, an award-winning advertising & marketing agency in the UK, has acquired The Favorite Co., a digital marketing consultancy that bans boring. The Favorite Co. provides a senior team of digital and marketing operations strategists that build amazing marketing programs. They offer services for branding, digital strategy, SEO, content, and more.
buyer: FMXA
FMXA is an award-winning advertising & marketing agency in the UK. FMXA is dedicated to humanizing technology by considering the needs, emotions, and behaviors of customers first. They provide services for visual identity, website development, SEO, content strategy, media planning, and more. "
 target: The Favorite Co.
The Favorite Co. is a digital marketing consultancy that bans boring. The Favorite Co. provides a senior team of digital and marketing operations strategists that build amazing marketing programs. They offer services for branding, digital strategy, SEO, content, HubSpot, and more.
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closed 5/11/2022 via BusinessWire

Hart Inc., acquired MDB Communications, Inc.

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synopsis: Hart, an independent marketing and advertising agency delivering unified brand experiences that engage and empower consumers, has acquired MDB Communications, a full-service media-neutral agency. The notable move expands Hart’s marketing approach and service-minded delivery on a national scale while preserving Hart’s status as an independent agency.
buyer: Hart Inc.
Hart is an independent, full-service marketing firm. True to its founding principles, for nearly 60 years Hart’s thinkers, creatives and builders have been delivering unified brand experiences that engage and empower consumers throughout the customer journey. "
 target: MDB Communications, Inc.
MDB Communications is a full-service, media-neutral agency that's powered by experienced leaders and innovators. From brand development to media planning, creative execution to public relations, MDB delivers solid thinking, airtight strategy, messaging that motivates and the metrics to prove it.
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closed 5/11/2022 via BNC Analysis

Miami Social Marketing merged with Kreps PR & Marketing,

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synopsis: Miami Social Marketing, one of the region’s pioneering social media agencies, has merged with Kreps PR & Marketing, a BrandStar Company, and has re-branded as KrepsSocial. The merger expands Kreps PR’s offerings to its clients throughout South Florida and the Northeast.
buyer parent: BrandStar
buyer: Kreps PR & Marketing
Kreps PR & Marketing, a BrandStar Company, is a boutique agency offering public relations, social media, crisis communications and event and activations services to clients spanning multiple industries and geographies. "
 target: Miami Social Marketing
Miami Social Marketing (MSM) is a Social Media and Marketing company focused on helping organizations create authentic connections through relevant content and dialogue to engage a targeted audience through social media.
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closed 5/4/2022 via BNC Analysis

Openapp, acquired SectorQube

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synopsis: Openapp, India's largest smart lock company, has acquired SectorQube, a web and mobile app development company in India. SectorQube helps their clients to build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. They offer services for web development, e-commerce, mobile app development, SEO, social media marketing, and more.
buyer: Openapp
Openapp is India's largest smart lock company. Openapp designs, develops and sells revolutionary smart locks that can be managed through their mobile app. The app allows users to unlock Openapp smart devices, view activity, and share access. "
 target: SectorQube
SectorQube is a web and mobile app development company in India. SectorQube helps their clients to build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. They offer services for web development, e-commerce, mobile app development, SEO, social media marketing, and more.
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$2.30
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closed 5/4/2022 via PR Newswire

Labelium S.A.S., acquired 1000Heads

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synopsis: Paris-based Labelium Group has acquired 1000heads, a leading British provider of social media-led data & insights, strategic consultancy and creative services. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation proposition to blue-chip clients such as Alphabet, Snap Inc, Diageo, and Bimbo.
buyer: Labelium S.A.S.
Labelium is an independent digital group headquartered in Paris. It relies on a strong international network to help support the digital acceleration of companies. The agency manages and optimises digital performance (media, commerce, intelligence) for brands such as L'Oréal, Coty, and LVMH. "
 target parent: Phoenix Equity Partners
target: 1000Heads
Based in the UK, 1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology, and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation proposition to blue-chip clients.
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closed 4/27/2022 via PR Newswire

Fusion92, acquired DP Plus

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synopsis: Fusion92, an award-winning marketing innovation company, announced it has acquired DP+, Michigan's largest independently owned marketing agency, to further expand Fusion92's capabilities, technology and expertise in delivering best-in-class marketing solutions for client partners.
buyer: Fusion92
Fusion92 is a Midwest independent marketing innovation company that helps growth stage and enterprise brands thrive. The firm's comprehensive stack of services and products helps bring exponential returns to companies in virtually every industry and vertical. "
 target: DP Plus
DP+ is a full service independent marketing agency. Its partner and proprietary media tool optimizes and creates efficiencies at levels and speeds that outperform all industry benchmarks. Their services include campaigns, social media marketing, content creation, SEO, lead generation, and more.
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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 4/20/2022 via Company Press Release

Aloysius Butler & Clark, acquired Mangos Inc.

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synopsis: Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C), a full-service marketing communications agency, has acquired Mangos, a marketing agency best known for its strategic planning, branding and advertising. The acquisition will make AB&C one of the largest full-service independent marketing communications agencies in the region.
buyer: Aloysius Butler & Clark
Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C) is one of the largest independent full-service marketing communications agencies on the East Coast. Established in B2B and consumer marketing, the agency brings Creative Intelligence to local, regional, national and international accounts in a variety of industries. "
 target: Mangos Inc.
Mangos is an independent creative agency that helps brands participate boldly in the world. Its key capabilities include brand & product positioning, integrated campaigns, launch strategy, brand identity, marketing planning, social media campaigns, content strategy, branded content, and more.
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closed 4/20/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Establish PR, acquired Outbrand

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synopsis: Establish PR, a leading public relations (PR) agency, has acquired Outbrand, a PR agency aiming to create leading authorities. Outbrand helps their clients to share their story and become a known authority in their industry. They provide services for influencer marketing, lead generation, SEO, podcast tours, and more.
buyer: Establish PR
Establish PR is a leading PR agency. Establish helps businesses to create their story, share it online, and take control of their narrative. They create eye-catching content that enables their clients to go viral on social media platforms and increase their online presence. "
 target: Outbrand
Outbrand is a public relations agency aiming to create leading authorities. Outbrand helps their clients to share their story and become a known authority in their industry. They provide services for influencer marketing, lead generation, SEO, podcast tours, and more.
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announced 4/20/2022 via BNC Analysis

Animoca Brands, will acquire Be Media Group Pty Ltd

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synopsis: Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd will acquire Australian digital marketing agency Be Media to lead non-fungible tokens (NFT), blockchain development and metaverse partnerships for major Australian brands. Founded by Australian entrepreneur Jordan Fogarty in 2013, Be Media focuses on digital strategy, search and social advertising.
buyer: Animoca Brands (ASX:AB1:$8.69)
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands leverages gamification, blockchain, and AI technologies to develop and publish a broad portfolio of mobile products including games such as The Sandbox and Crazy Kings as well as products based on popular intellectual properties such as Garfield and Thomas & Friends. "
 target: Be Media Group Pty Ltd
Australian digital marketing agency Be Media is a premium player in the Web 2.0 space. The company was founded by Australian entrepreneur Jordan Fogarty in 2013. Be Media focuses on digital strategy, search and social advertising.
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closed 4/1/2022 via BNC Analysis

Be Group, acquired Synapsy S.r.l.

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synopsis: Be, a management consultancy in Italy, has acquired a 51% stake in Synapsy S.r.L., an integrated events and communication agency in Italy. Synapsy organizes events that enables brands and people to interact with each other and create spectacular stories. They provide services for event production, brand design, social media, and more.
buyer: Be Group (BIT:BET:$247.17)
Be Group, listed on the STAR segment of Borsa Italiana, is a management consultancy and transformational digital engagement solutions firm in Italy. The Company provides Business Consulting, Information Technology and Digital Engagement services. "
 target: Synapsy S.r.l.
Synapsy is an integrated events and communication agency in Italy. Synapsy organizes events that enables brands and people to interact with each other and create spectacular stories. They provide services for event production, brand design, social media, creative strategy, and more.
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closed 3/31/2022 via PR Newswire

Ruder Finn, Inc., acquired Peppercomm, Inc.

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synopsis: Ruder Finn, one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies, has acquired Peppercomm, a purpose-driven communications and marketing agency. Peppercomm inspires people to come to trust the organizations it works with. They offer services for strategic communication, branding, creative, digital, content, and more.
buyer: Ruder Finn, Inc.
Ruder Finn is one of the largest independent global communications and creative agencies with headquarters in the US and China. It is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its key areas of leadership: Health & Wellness, Corporate & Public Trust, Global Connectivity, and Life & Style. "
 target: Peppercomm, Inc.
Peppercomm is a purpose-driven communications and marketing agency. Peppercomm uses innovation and imagination to inspire people to come to know and trust the organizations it works with. They offer services for strategic communication, branding, creative, digital, content, and more.
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closed 3/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

Contentellect Limited, acquired Tasket

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synopsis: Top-rated SEO content provider, Contentellect expands horizons and merges with Tasket to broaden their service offering. Tasket is a specialized virtual assistant service provider that was started in March 2020 by Contentellect’s founder and CEO, Mark Whitman. Tasket’s main service offering is bespoke link building and digital PR.
buyer: Contentellect Limited
Based in Guernsey, Contentellect is a no nonsense content marketing agency. At Contentellect they avoid lofty and unrealistic promises, and instead focus on the foundational elements of winning websites: Quality Content & Powerful Links. "
 target: Tasket
Tasket is a specialized virtual assistant service provider that was started in March 2020 by Contentellect’s founder and CEO, Mark Whitman. Tasket’s main service offering is bespoke link building and digital PR, delivered by experienced virtual assistants.
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Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

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synopsis: Huntsworth, an international healthcare and communications group based in the UK, has acquired Cirkle, an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
buyer parent: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
UK-based Huntsworth is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal areas of focus are marketing, medical, and immersive communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. "
 target: Cirkle
Cirkle is an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships that deliver strategic and business difference. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

See 2598 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Huntsworth, an international healthcare and communications group based in the UK, has acquired Cirkle, an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
buyer parent: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
UK-based Huntsworth is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal areas of focus are marketing, medical, and immersive communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. "
 target: Cirkle
Cirkle is an award winning creative PR agency in the UK. Cirkle partners with purpose driven multi-brand owners and leaders to build trusted relationships that deliver strategic and business difference. They provide services for brand communications, social media, content creation, and more.
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announced 11/11/2020 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, will acquire Nucleus Global

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synopsis: Huntsworth, an international healthcare and communications group, will acquire UK-based Nucleus Global, one of the world’s largest medical specialist communications groups. The addition of Nucleus Global to Huntsworth creates one of the largest high science teams in the world to meet the needs of next-generation prescription drug development.
buyer parent: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
UK-based Huntsworth is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal areas of focus are marketing, medical, and immersive communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. "
 target: Nucleus Global
UK-based Nucleus Global is a medical communications group that provides strategic communications, publications planning, experts and patients engagement, scientific events management, medical education, internal communications, trainings, and more for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
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closed 5/1/2020 via Company Press Release

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., acquired Huntsworth PLC

See 36 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CD&R Artemis UK Bidco Ltd, an entity formed by US private equity Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLP, is to acquire Huntsworth PLC, an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal area of focus is Health, which provides marketing and medical communications services to healthcare clients.
buyer: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on producing financial returns by building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of $28 billion in 84 businesses. The Firm has offices in New York and London. "
 target: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth PLC is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal area of focus is Health, which provides marketing and medical communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
price ($mm)[EV]
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$342
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$70
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closed 5/29/2019 via BNC Analysis

Evoke Group, acquired KYNE

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Evoke Group, a marketing, media and communications agency designed for health and wellness, has acquired KYNE, a health communications agency dedicated to helping improve and save lives. KYNE creates programs that achieve real change, leverage their skills, expertise and passion to break down barriers.
buyer parent: Huntsworth PLC
buyer: Evoke Group
Evoke Group is a marketing, media and communications agency designed for health and wellness. Purpose-built to help their clients navigate complex landscape, they’re bound by a common vision: to make Health More Human. "
 target: KYNE
KYNE is a health communications agency dedicated to helping improve and save lives. They create programs that achieve real change, leverage their skills, expertise and passion to break down barriers. They develop and deliver tailored programs to meet clients' goals and objectives.
price ($mm)
$17*
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$10
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closed 9/27/2018 via Company Press Release

Evoke Group, acquired Navience Healthcare Solutions, LLC

See 137 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Evoke Group, part of Huntsworth, announces the acquisition of New Jersey-based Navience Healthcare Solutions. Navience is a full-service market access and payer marketing agency helping clients navigate the complexities of the ever-changing market access landscape by identifying, developing and executing tailored solutions.
buyer parent: Huntsworth PLC
buyer: Evoke Group
Evoke Group is a marketing, media and communications agency designed for health and wellness. Their digital DNA, data-driven mindset and full-service offering provides a unique position in the market. "
 target: Navience Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Navience Healthcare Solutions is a full service managed markets agency focused on providing pharmaceutical and healthcare companies with strategic direction and planning in the market access and payer marketing areas.
price ($mm)
$24*
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$6
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$4
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18.4x
closed 7/17/2018 via BusinessWire

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Giant

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synopsis: Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, announced the completion of the Giant Creative Strategy LLC acquisition by Huntsworth plc. Giant Creative Strategy is one of the largest independent healthcare marketing agencies based on the west coast.
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth PLC is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal area of focus is Health, which provides marketing and medical communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies. "
 target parent: Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc.
target: Giant
Headquartered in San Francisco, Giant Creative Strategy is one of the largest independent healthcare marketing agencies based on the west coast. Giant specializes in strategy, creative and technology-driven multichannel marketing communications for its clients.
price ($mm)
$72*
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$32
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$7
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closed 2/22/2018 via BNC Analysis

Evoke Group, acquired AboveNationMedia

See 108 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Huntsworth PLC has acquired AboveNationMedia through its subsidiary Evoke Group, a collection of health marketing companies. AboveNationMedia is a full-service media strategy and buying agency built for the technology-infused marketplace. AboveNationMedia provides trusted strategic counsel and true transparency in their media investments.
buyer parent: Huntsworth PLC
buyer: Evoke Group
Evoke Group is a collection of leading health marketing, communications and media companies bound by a common purpose: Health More Human. The group includes Evoke Health, FIRSTHAND, Fabric, Traverse HealthStrategy, nitrogen health, Tonic Life Communications and AboveNationMedia. "
 target: AboveNationMedia
AboveNationMedia is a full-service media strategy and buying agency built for today's technology-infused marketplace. With a focus on ad tech and proprietary media solutions, AboveNationMedia provides clients with trusted strategic counsel and true transparency in their media investments.
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$1
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$1
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closed 7/5/2017 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired The Creative Engagement Group Limited

See 116 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Huntsworth has acquired The Creative Engagement Group (TCEG) from private equiry firm LDC. TCEG has a total of 260 staff across three event, experiential and digital marketing companies with an international blue-chip client base across a range of sectors, with a particular strength in healthcare.
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth is an international public relations and healthcare communications group operating from 57 principal offices in 27 countries. Huntsworth acquires, creates and develops specialist agencies that deliver marketing and communication services. "
 target parent: Lloyds Banking Group
target: The Creative Engagement Group Limited
The Creative Engagement Group is a group of creative agencies focused on engaging audiences through the creation and delivery of live experiences, film, immersive and interactive content. They create a deeper engagement with audiences by delivering experiences and content that drive brand memory.
price ($mm)
$32
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$34
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$5
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closed 3/23/2011 via Reuters

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Atomic Public Relations

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synopsis: British public relations firm Huntsworth Plc posted a higher full-year profit on new businesses and said it had bought U.S.-based Atomic Public Relations to expand its footprint in North America.
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth Plc is an international public relations company. The Company's portfolio comprises public relations expertise in the consumer, financial, healthcare, public affairs and technology sectors, together with an offering in healthcare communications. "
 target: Atomic Public Relations
Atomic Public Relations offers public relation services. Their unique approach has driven improvements of 100% and often more across numerous measures of online and offline PR program performance for a wide range of well-known technology, social media, consumer and entertainment brands.
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announced 2/21/2008 via BusinessWire

Ipreo, LLC, will acquire CapitalBridge

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synopsis: Ipreo, the premier global provider of market intelligence and productivity software to corporations and investment banks, announced that it has entered into an agreement with London-based Huntsworth Plc to acquire CapitalBridge, a leading global market intelligence, analytics and investor relations technology firm.
buyer parent: Veronis Suhler Stevenson
buyer: Ipreo, LLC
Ipreo is a leading global provider of high quality data, expert insight, and productivity solutions to Investment Banking and Corporate clients. Ipreo is both a dynamic innovator and a trusted resource. "
 target parent: Huntsworth PLC
target: CapitalBridge
CapitalBridge is a leading global market intelligence, analytics and investor relations technology firm. CapitalBridge’s comprehensive offering includes stock surveillance, international shareholder identification & analysis, bondholder identification, perception research and more.
price ($mm)
$32
rev ($mm)
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closed 11/14/2002 via PR Newswire

Huntsworth PLC, purchased Global Consulting Group from Thomson Financial

See 15 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation and leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community,announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Global Consulting Group to Huntsworth PLC
buyer: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth Plc is an international public relations company. The Company's portfolio comprises public relations expertise in the consumer, financial, healthcare, public affairs and technology sectors, together with an offering in healthcare communications. "
 seller parent: Thomson Reuters
seller: Thomson Financial
Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation, is a leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community. Today, Thomson Financial comprises four business units, each designed to serve our principal target markets.
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closed 5/21/2020 via BNC Analysis

Waterland Private Equity Investments, acquired Integrated Medhealth Communication

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dutch firm Waterland Private Equity has bought a significant majority stake in UK-based consultancy Integrated Medhealth Communication (IMC). IMC provides healthcare communication and medical affairs support to over 50 pharmaceutical, biotech, vaccine, device, and diagnostic companies globally.
buyer: Waterland Private Equity Investments
Based in the Netherlands, Waterland is an independent private equity investment group that supports entrepreneurs in realising their growth ambitions. Waterland enables its portfolio companies to achieve accelerated growth both organically and through acquisitions. "
 target: Integrated Medhealth Communication
Founded in 2006, Integrated Medhealth Communication (IMC) provides healthcare communication and medical affairs support to over 50 pharmaceutical, biotech, vaccine, device, and diagnostic companies globally, including eight of the 20 largest drug companies in the world.
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closed 5/1/2020 via Company Press Release

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., acquired Huntsworth PLC

See 36 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CD&R Artemis UK Bidco Ltd, an entity formed by US private equity Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLP, is to acquire Huntsworth PLC, an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal area of focus is Health, which provides marketing and medical communications services to healthcare clients.
buyer: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on producing financial returns by building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of $28 billion in 84 businesses. The Firm has offices in New York and London. "
 target: Huntsworth PLC (LSE:HNT:$342.69)
Huntsworth PLC is an international healthcare and communications group. The Group's principal area of focus is Health, which provides marketing and medical communications services to healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-size pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
price ($mm)[EV]
$516 [$665]
rev ($mm)
$342
EBITDA ($mm)
$70
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
10.3x
closed 5/27/2020 via BNC Analysis

Prime Global Medical Communications Ltd., acquired Cambridge Medical Communication

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Prime Global has bought Cambridge Medical Communication in a deal that will see the UK-based company join its stable of six agencies and two consultancies. Cambridge Medical Communication is an independent medical communications agency based near Cambridge, UK.
buyer: Prime Global Medical Communications Ltd.
Prime Global is a group of seven full-service Medical Communications agencies and two specialist consultancies. They provide the world’s leading biotech, pharma and healthcare businesses with professional communications and strategic consultancy services. "
 target: Cambridge Medical Communication
Cambridge Medical Communication is an independent medical communications agency based near Cambridge, UK. Founded in 1998 by Managing Director, Jenny Muiry PhD, Cambridge Medical Communication has built up a formidable reputation for providing clear and imaginative medical communication materials.
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closed 9/12/2018 via BusinessWire

ICR, acquired Continuum Health Communications

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm serving more than 500 private and public company clients, has acquired Continuum Health Communications, an integrated communications agency specializing in strategy and corporate and product communications.
buyer: ICR
ICR partners with companies to optimize transactions and execute strategic communications programs that achieve business goals, build credibility and enhance long-term enterprise value. ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent communications and advisory firms in North America. "
 target: Continuum Health Communications
Continuum Health Communications is an integrated communications agency specializing in strategy and corporate and product communications. They work across the industry from pharma and biotech, to device and diagnostics, to B2B technology.
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closed 6/26/2012 via BNC Analysis

United Drug plc, acquired Watermeadow

See 44 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: United Drug plc (UD) announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Watermeadow Medical Ltd and Watermeadow Medical Consulting Inc for a total consideration of up to £13m. Watermeadow is a healthcare communications and consultancy agency headquartered in the UK with offices also in the US.
buyer: United Drug plc (LSE:UDG:$1,298.52)
United Drug is a leading international healthcare services provider, employing 6,000 people in 35 businesses across Europe and the US. United Drug operates through 4 divisions. United Drug is a provider of services to pharmaceutical retailers and manufacturers. "
 target: Watermeadow
Watermeadow is a healthcare communications and consultancy agency headquartered in the UK with offices also in the US. It provides services to global pharmaceutical companies, including medical writing and preparation of promotional and educational materials typically for products pre-launch.
price ($mm)
$9.35
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closed 4/28/2022 via Yahoo, Inc.

Dentsu Health, acquired ANTIBODY Healthcare Communications

See 30 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dentsu announced the merger of Antibody, Canada’s premier full-service communications agency, with Dentsu Health. The merger follows on the heels of rapid growth for the global healthcare solution. Antibody was formed with the goal to re-invent the healthcare communications agency and build the first agency that is a true strategic partner.
buyer parent: Dentsu Inc.
buyer: Dentsu Health
Dentsu health is an integrated solution that is transforming the healthcare agency services model through a global teaming platform of 2,000+ experts, specializing in health, wellness and pharmaceutical marketing. "
 target: ANTIBODY Healthcare Communications
Antibody is Canada’s premier full-service communications agency. Antibody was formed with the goal to re-invent the healthcare communications agency and build the first agency that is a true strategic partner.
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closed 10/1/2019 via BusinessWire

M Booth, purchased US Division from Health Unlimited

See 334 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Next15 has acquired US division of Health Unlimited, a leading global health consultancy and communications agency advancing landmark developments in some of the most complex and challenging areas in health. Health Unlimited will be rebranded as M Booth Health and operate as a separate agency reporting to M Booth CEO Dale Bornstein.
buyer parent: Next 15
buyer: M Booth
M Booth is an agency that is known for award-winning integrated marketing programs that engage stakeholders through digital, social, earned media, and experiential channels. M Booth is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Next Fifteen Communications Group. "
 seller parent: Dbay Advisors
seller: Health Unlimited
Health Unlimited US Division, rebranded M Booth Health, is a 25-year-old NY-based global health consultancy and communications agency built by specialists with a legacy of advancing landmark developments in global health and medicine.
price ($mm)
$28
rev ($mm)
$17
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.6x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/2/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Paul Werth Associates, acquired Generations Sync

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Paul Werth Associates, an integrated communications firm based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Generations Sync, a Chicago-based boutique firm specializing in health care public relations and direct marketing. Generations Sync is immediately changing its name to Paul Werth Associates.
buyer: Paul Werth Associates
Paul Werth Associates is an independent, full-service communications firm that helps grow businesses, launch brands and shape strategies for some of the Midwest's leading organizations. Its competencies include public relations, public affairs, marketing and branding, B2B advertising, and research. "
 target: Generations Sync
Generations Sync is a boutique firm specializing in health care public relations and direct marketing. It produces stronger brands and loyal customers by integrating emerging technologies with traditional disciplines such as strategy, promotional education, and direct marketing.
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closed 6/8/2022 via PR Newswire

Spectrum Science Communications, Inc., acquired Sonic Health

See 12 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Spectrum Science, an independent, integrated marketing, communications and media agency hyper-focused on health and science, announced the acquisition of SONIC Health, a strategic agency that applies the science of storytelling to transform corporate and brand communications.
buyer: Spectrum Science Communications, Inc.
Spectrum Science is an integrated marketing, communications and media agency like no other. An independent, full-service agency with end-to-end capabilities, Spectrum's team are experts in science—focused on strategic engagements with its audiences. "
 target: Sonic Health
SONIC Health is a privately held life sciences marketing company. Strategists by trade, innovators by reputation, and storytellers at heart, SONIC Health is comprised of big agency veterans offering traditional agency services that center around the story their clients want to tell the world.
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closed 9/23/2021 via BusinessWire

The CM Group, acquired decile.ten, LLC

See 232 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The CM Group, LLC, an integrated healthcare agency focused on providing scientific and commercialization strategies and services to the life sciences industry, has acquired decile.ten, LLC (d10), a Bernardsville, New Jersey-based leader in medical communications and digital services.
buyer: The CM Group
The CM Group is an integrated healthcare agency of innovative and imaginative subject-matter experts dedicated to providing scientific and commercialization strategies and services to the life sciences industry. "
 target: decile.ten, LLC
decile.ten is an industry leader in providing medical communications and digital services to the life sciences industry. Specializing in launches and leading brands through their lifecycle, decile.ten provides tailored services that help clients engage and educate their key constituencies.
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closed 2/26/2020 via PR Newswire

Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired BresMed Health Solutions Ltd

See 231 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Arsenal Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm investing in healthcare and specialty industrials companies, announced the acquisition of BresMed Health Solutions, a pioneer in providing health economic research, communications, and consulting services to the global pharmaceutical industry.
buyer: Arsenal Capital Partners
Arsenal is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in middle‐market specialty industrials and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds of $5.3 billion, and completed more than 45 platform investments. "
 target: BresMed Health Solutions Ltd
BresMed is a health economic and outcomes research consultancy that provides health economic solutions to the global pharmaceutical industry. Established in 2006, BresMed has more than 150 staff across offices in the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, the U.S., and India.
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closed 1/8/2020 via PR Newswire

Court Square Capital Partners, acquired Medical Knowledge Group LLC

See 70 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WindRose Health Investors, LLC, the New York-based healthcare private equity firm, has completed the recapitalization of its portfolio company, Medical Knowledge Group, by investment funds managed by Court Square Capital Partners. Medical Knowledge Group provides specialized medical communications and market research services.
buyer: Court Square Capital Partners
Court Square is a middle market private equity firm with one of the most experienced investment teams in the industry. Since 1979, the team has completed over 230 investments, including several landmark transactions, and has developed numerous businesses into leaders in their respective markets. "
 target parent: WindRose Health Investors
target: Medical Knowledge Group LLC
Medical Knowledge Group, through its operating companies, provides specialized medical communications services, proprietary analytic solutions, and market research services to the biopharmaceutical industry.
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closed 8/1/2019 via BNC Analysis

Fishawack Group, acquired 2e Creative

See 222 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 2e Creative, an internationally recognized healthcare marketing strategy firm focused on launching pharmaceutical and medical device products has joined the Fishawack Group, one of UK's largest independent medical communications and medical marketing specialists.
buyer: Fishawack Group
UK-based Fishawack Group is one of the largest independent medical communications and medical marketing specialists. It comprises of Fishawack Medical Communications, offering services in medical communications, and Fishawack Creative, offering strategic planning, development, and advertising. "
 target: 2e Creative
2e Creative is a launch and growth agency featuring Fortune 50 clients across pharma, medical device, and research biotech. The agency’s core competencies include branding, marketing strategy, digital marketing, sales training, and meeting/event production.
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closed 8/9/2017 via Company Press Release

MTS Health Investors, LLC, acquired Medical Knowledge Group LLC

See 70 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MTS Health Investors, LLC the NY-based healthcare private equity firm, announced that funds managed by MTS have completed a recapitalization of Medical Knowledge Group, LLC. Medical Knowledge Group is an analytics-driven and technology-enabled multi-channel healthcare marketing and communications provider servicing the biopharmaceutical industry.
buyer: MTS Health Investors, LLC
MTS Health Investors, LLC, located in New York, is a healthcare private equity firm that makes investments in operating companies within the healthcare industry. MTS focuses on companies that deliver greater value for every dollar spent in healthcare. "
 target parent: CIVC Partners, LP
target: Medical Knowledge Group LLC
Medical Knowledge Group is a New York based, independent analytics-driven and technology-enabled multi-channel marketing solutions provider serving marketing, medical affairs, and stakeholder relations teams at biopharmaceutical companies throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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closed 7/6/2017 via BusinessWire

Fishawack Group, acquired Carling Communications

See 222 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: The Fishawack Group of Companies, one of the largest independent medical communications organizations, has acquired the Carling Group of Companies, including Carling Communications and MCME Global. Carling Communications is an agency focused entirely on healthcare marketing, while MCME Global specializes in medical education.
buyer: Fishawack Group
The Fishawack Group of Companies is one of the largest independent medical communications specialists, with offices in the UK, USA, Switzerland, and India. For over 16 years, they have been partnering with global and regional pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. "
 target: Carling Communications
The Carling Group of Companies is comprised of Carling Communications, a full-service creative agency specializing in award-winning work for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, and MCME Global, which specializes in medical education.
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closed 1/20/2016 via Company Press Release

Strategic Pharma Solutions merged with MicroMass Communications, Inc.,

See 233 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: MicroMass Communications, Inc., a Cary-based healthcare communications agency, and Strategic Pharma Solutions, Inc. (SPS), a Raleigh-based healthcare communications agency, announced that the two companies have merged. The new company will operate as MicroMass Communications, Inc., at the existing MicroMass location in Cary, NC.
buyer: MicroMass Communications, Inc.
MicroMass Communications is a healthcare marketing agency specializing in digital, relationship marketing, and non-personal promotion. Their unique expertise in human health behavior allows them to create highly effective solutions for patients and health care providers. "
 target: Strategic Pharma Solutions
Strategic Pharma Solutions, Inc. is a Raleigh-based healthcare communications agency focused on bringing clients tailor-made, strategic solutions for their marketing and communications needs.
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closed 10/1/2013 via BusinessWire

WCG, acquired Refreshed Wellbeing Ltd

See 233 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: WCG, an integrated communications agency, announced that, as part of its continued commitment to building the agency of the future and expanding its global imprint, it has acquired Refreshed Wellbeing, a pan-European, digitally-based communications and marketing agency specializing in health and pharmaceutical brands.
buyer parent: W2O Group
buyer: WCG
WCG is an independent strategic communications firm providing integrated solutions built upon clear analytics, with the aim of achieving competitive advantage for a growing spectrum of leading companies and organizations. "
 target: Refreshed Wellbeing Ltd
Refreshed Wellbeing specialises in innovative marketing communications programs, with particular expertise in digital strategy and communications in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and wellbeing arena.
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closed 3/13/2013 via Company Press Release

Banks Sadler, acquired Medical Projects International

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synopsis: Event management agency Banks Sadler has completed the acquisition of Medical Projects International (MPI), the Windsor based event and communications agency for an undisclosed sum. MPI offers medical communications and event logistics for a range of clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
buyer: Banks Sadler
Banks Sadler delivers global meeting management services. Operating out of London, York, Dusseldorf, Paris and New York every year, it handles over 15,000 venue find bookings and 400 event management projects for a range of corporations, SMEs, government departments and associations. "
 target: Medical Projects International
With over 30 years in pharmaceutical marketing, Medical Projects International (MPI) has been involved in many exciting and innovative communications programmes. MPI runs several patient support and disease management programmes that have been achieving impressive results for over 6 years now.
price ($mm)
$6.97
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 9/12/2012 via PR Newswire

Draftfcb Healthcare, acquired Hudson Global

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synopsis: Draftfcb has acquired Hudson Global, a Tarrytown, N.Y.-based pharmaceutical marketing company that offers integrated marketing solutions encompassing the entire pharmaceutical brand management spectrum, and aligning it under its Draftfcb Healthcare umbrella. The merger will create a top 5 healthcare offering in the U.S.
buyer parent: Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
buyer: Draftfcb Healthcare
With more than 30 years of experience marketing to healthcare professionals, Draftfcb Healthcare produces work that is both strategically relevant and creatively compelling. Under its network umbrella, Draftfcb Healthcare has other full-service healthcare agencies, including Area 23 and NeON. "
 target: Hudson Global
Hudson Global is a leading full-service provider of strategic marketing, scientific communications, interactive educational services, and postmarketing research for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
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closed 1/2/2008 via Company Press Release

CIVC Partners, LP, acquired Medical Knowledge Group LLC

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CIVC Partners recently teamed with management to invest in Medical Knowledge Group, LLC, a provider of medical communications and health care education services based in New York City. As part of the transaction, key managers reinvested a portion of their proceeds, retaining a significant ownership in the Company.
buyer: CIVC Partners, LP
CIVC Partners manages $1.3 billion in private equity capital and currently invests from a $650 million fund. CIVC provides growth and buyout capital to middle-market companies and executives with a focus on business services, financial services, and media & information services. "
 target: Medical Knowledge Group LLC
Medical Knowledge Group is comprised of several best-in-class organizations dedicated to addressing the unmet education needs of physicians and other health care professionals. MKG companies specialize in distinct areas of health care marketing and/or communications across all media platforms.
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Vector Inc.
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SEC Spa
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Brave Bison
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PDI, Inc.
PDI, Inc.
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