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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

See 2675 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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closed 11/30/2022 via BNC Analysis

4media group, Inc., acquired Stature Public Relations

See 2985 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 4media group, an integrated marketing communications group, has acquired Stature Public Relations (Stature PR), an integrated communications agency in the UK. Stature PR creates strategic, intelligent and memorable campaigns that nurture brands. They offer services for PR, influencer engagement, event creation, social media, media buying, and more.
buyer: 4media group, Inc.
4media group is an integrated communications group specializing in market research, digital, broadcast and public relations. Services they deliver include qualitative and quantitative research, online polling, PR surveys, focus groups, social and influencer engagements, native advertising, and more."
 target: Stature Public Relations
Stature Public Relations (Stature PR) is an integrated communications and events agency in the UK. Stature PR creates strategic, intelligent and memorable campaigns that nurture brands. They offer services for PR, influencer engagement, event creation, social media, media buying, and more.
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closed 11/23/2022 via BNC Analysis

Cadastra, acquired Digital Ethos

See 3105 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Digital Ethos, an award-winning, full-service digital agency in the UK, has been acquired by Cadastra, a global company that blends digital marketing services, consulting and technology based in Brazil.
buyer: Cadastra
Cadastra is a global company that blends digital marketing services, consulting and technology. They help brands to achieve the state of the art over digital operations as Paid Search, SEO, Programmatic media, Social Media, e-Commerce, CRM, Data Science, Analytics, Martech, etc. "
 target: Digital Ethos
Digital Ethos is an award-winning, full-service digital agency in the UK. Digital Ethos helps brands to drive business growth, increase conversion rates, generate leads, and boost sales. Their services include SEO, web design, PPC, digital PR, social, content marketing, and more.
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closed 11/16/2022 via BNC Analysis

Croud, acquired Born Social

See 2505 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Croud, an award winning, global digital marketing agency, has acquired Born Social, a global social media agency. Born Social helps their clients to harness the chaos of social media to grow their business. They provide services for specialist strategy, creative, media, management, and influencer marketing.
buyer: Croud
Croud is a global, full-service digital marketing partner. Croud drives business performance and long-term growth for ambitious brands across every industry sector. They provide services for performance marketing, digital PR, SEO, content marketing, and more. "
 target: Born Social
Born Social is a global social media agency that brings social-first thinking to the brands of tomorrow. Born Social helps their clients to harness the chaos of social media to grow their business. They provide services for specialist strategy, creative, media, management, and influencer marketing.
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closed 11/16/2022 via BNC Analysis

Bastion Amplify, acquired Promedia Pty. Ltd.

See 651 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Bastion Amplify, Australian-based independent marketing and communications agency, has acquired Promedia, a full-service public relations firm based in South East Queensland. Bastion said this is its first move in plans of multiple acquisitions in Queensland’s communications, creative, and experience sectors.
buyer parent: Bastion Collective
buyer: Bastion Amplify
Bastion Amplify is a full service Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Digital, & Development agency. Bastion Amplify is a part of Bastion Agency, the largest independent marketing agency in Australia, with locations in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, New York, New Zealand & Asia. "
 target: Promedia Pty. Ltd.
Promedia is one of Australia’s longest established and most trusted public relations firms. Since 1983 they have delivered effective communications strategies for hundreds of clients across a variety of business, government and community sectors.
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closed 11/11/2022 via Company Press Release

Sentius Group, acquired SEO Shark

See 2849 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sentius Group, a full-service consulting and marketing agency in Australia, has acquired SEO Shark, a leading digital marketing company in Australia specialising in SEO. SEO Shark helps businesses to get more visibility online and devour the competition. In addition to SEO they also offer services for social media, pay per click, and web design.
buyer: Sentius Group
Sentius is a full-service consulting and marketing agency in Australia. Sentius delivers improvement, advantage and growth for businesses and brands. They offer services for brand design, brand development, SEO, media planning, PR, social media, and more. "
 target: SEO Shark
SEO Shark is a leading digital marketing company in Australia specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). SEO Shark helps businesses to get more visibility online and devour the competition. In addition to SEO they also offer services for social media, pay per click, and web design.
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closed 11/11/2022 via BNC Analysis

xDNA Interactive Ltd., acquired Climb Online

See 2505 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: xDNA, a global digital agency group, has acquired Climb Online, a digital marketing agency in the UK. Climb Online works in close contact with all their customers to ensure they offer an engaging online marketing solution for their business. They offer services for SEO, paid media, paid social, email marketing, and influencer marketing.
buyer: xDNA Interactive Ltd.
xDNA is an international digital agency based in the UK and the Philippines. xDNA specialises in providing a wide range of digital solutions for today’s modern challenges. They offer services for SEO, web development, enterprise software development, app development, social media, and more. "
 target: Climb Online
Climb Online is a digital marketing agency in the UK. Climb Online works in close contact with all their customers to ensure they offer an engaging online marketing solution for their business. They offer services for SEO, paid media, paid social, email marketing, and influencer marketing.
price ($mm)
$12
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closed 11/9/2022 via BNC Analysis

SDI Marketing, acquired Fuel Media

See 8374 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SDImktg, an integrated marketing solutions company in Canada, has acquired Fuel Media, a digital activation agency in Canada. Fuel Media crafts digital experiences that move customers and accelerate business growth. They offer services for brand design, corporate websites, SEO, content marketing, e-Commerce, business software, and more.
buyer: SDI Marketing
SDImktg is an integrated marketing solutions company in Canada. SDImktg operates a family of brands with focused services that bring a human approach to all they do. Though their seven brands they company offers services for experiential marketing, sports marketing, promotional products, and more. "
 target: Fuel Media
Fuel Media is a digital activation agency in Canada. Fuel Media crafts digital experiences that move customers and accelerate business growth. They offer services for brand design, corporate websites, SEO, content marketing, e-Commerce, business software, and more.
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announced 11/9/2022 via BNC Analysis

Team Farner, will acquire Kobza Media Group

See 3403 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Team Farner, a European alliance of leading communication consultancies, will acquire Kobza Media Group, a leading communication services group in the German speaking area. Kobza Media is comprised of independent agencies that operate in the field of strategy, branding, advertising, design, digital, PR, content, video production and platforms.
buyer: Team Farner
Team Farner is a European alliance of leading communication consultancies. Team Farner aims to build a leading management consultancy for integrated communication. The company combines all areas of integrated communication to help businesses succeed. "
 target: Kobza Media Group
Kobza Media Group is a leading communication services group in the German speaking area. Kobza Media is comprised of independent agencies that operate in the field of strategy, branding, advertising, design, digital, PR, content, video production and platforms.
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closed 11/3/2022 via GlobeNewswire

ÜberStrategist, acquired VirTasktic

See 2417 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ÜberStrategist, a multi-award-winning North American public relations and full-service marketing agency serving global video game, entertainment, and technology clients, announced the acquisition of the Raleigh-based content marketing agency VirTasktic.
buyer: ÜberStrategist
ÜberStrategist, Inc. is a multi-award-winning PR and marketing agency focused on providing the highest level of service to its entertainment and technology clients. "
 target: VirTasktic
VirTasktic is a boutique content marketing agency serving solopreneurs and small businesses in need of a dynamic team to help them grow their business.
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closed 11/1/2022 via PR Newswire

PA Media Group plc, acquired We Are Hydrogen Ltd.

See 2970 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UK-based PA Media Group has acquired Hydrogen, Scotland's largest specialist social media agency. Hydrogen is an award-winning agency managing social media campaigns and communications for a range of brands and will complement the services offered by existing PA Media Group businesses.
buyer: PA Media Group plc
Headquartered in London, PA Media Group comprises a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies, spanning news & information, technology and communications services. Its flagship brand, PA Media, is the UK and Ireland's national news agency. "
 target: We Are Hydrogen Ltd.
Hydrogen is Scotland's largest specialist social media agency working with brands across a variety of sectors. Hydrogen's award-winning services include content creation, performance marketing, video production, social media insights and community management.
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closed 10/26/2022 via PR Newswire

High Level Marketing, acquired NDS Digital

See 2931 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: High Level Marketing (HLM), a leading digital marketing company, has acquired NDS Digital, a digital marketing agency. NDS Digital creates and deploys sophisticated marketing techniques that get their clients noticed. They offer services for SEO, social media marketing, paid media, website design, and marketing automation.
buyer parent: Bell Media, LLC
buyer: High Level Marketing
High Level Marketing (HLM) is a Michigan based full-service digital marketing agency that serves small and mid-sized businesses who have a desire to grow. HLM provides exceptional services that are supported by its proprietary Footprint® and MYCE® technology. "
 target: NDS Digital
NDS Digital is a digital marketing agency. NDS Digital creates and deploys sophisticated marketing techniques that get their clients noticed. They offer services for SEO, social media marketing, paid media, website design, and marketing automation.
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closed 10/26/2022 via BNC Analysis

Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald, acquired Bond Moroch

See 3193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald (BMF), a public relations, marketing and advertising agency, has acquired Bond Moroch, an advertising and PR agency. Bond Moroch creates and executes successful marketing campaigns for beloved local, national, and international brands. They offer services for PR, creative, social media marketing, and integrated marketing.
buyer: Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald
Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald (BMF) is a public relations, marketing and advertising agency. BMF specializes in building, promoting and sustaining brands and protecting reputations at-risk. They offer services for public relations, public affairs, advertising, digital & social media, and more. "
 target: Bond Moroch
Bond Moroch is an award-winning, forward-thinking advertising and PR agency. Bond Moroch creates and executes successful marketing campaigns for beloved local, national, and international brands. They offer services for PR, creative, social media marketing, and integrated marketing.
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announced 10/20/2022 via BNC Analysis

Kaizen Platform, will acquire Hiwell Inc.

See 3106 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaizen Platform, a provider of customer experience solutions in Japan, will acquire Hiwell, a Japanese provider of HR and marketing services. Hiwell provides recruitment and IT outsourcing services to help their clients solve their business needs. The company also provides services for corporate website development and video production.
buyer: Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170:$15.19)
Kaizen Platform is a provider of customer experience solutions in Japan. Kaizen offers a full-service, web-based platform that enables businesses to optimize digital customer experiences at scale without utilizing expensive internal resources. "
 target: Hiwell Inc.
Hiwell is a Japanese provider of HR and marketing services. Hiwell provides recruitment and IT outsourcing services to help their clients solve their business needs. The company also provides services for corporate website development and video production.
price ($mm)
$530*
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closed 10/12/2022 via PR Newswire

Doner Partners Network, acquired Wolfgang L.A.

See 3393 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Doner Partners Network, a full-service marketing agency, has acquired Wolfgang L.A., an award-winning creative agency. Wolfgang bridges the gap between management consulting and advertising and turns data into a powerful creative weapon. They offer services for brand strategy, branding, social, experiential, OOH, content creation, and more.
buyer parent: Stagwell Inc.
buyer: Doner Partners Network
Doner Partners Network is mix of award-winning US, Canadian and UK based B2C and B2B marketing agencies within Stagwell that are the best-in-class in the cities they originate. Agencies include Doner, DonerNorth, Yamamoto, Veritas, Meat & Produce and KWT Global. "
 target: Wolfgang L.A.
Wolfgang L.A. is an award-winning creative agency built for the modern age. Wolfgang bridges the gap between management consulting and advertising and turns data into a powerful creative weapon. They offer services for brand strategy, branding, social, experiential, OOH, content creation, and more.
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closed 10/17/2022 via GlobeNewswire

Onfolio Holdings Inc., acquired SEOButler, Inc.

See 2417 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Onfolio Holdings has acquired SEOButler, Inc., which provides extensive products within the SEO niche including content, guest posting, social signals, and citations. SEOButler strives to be an innovator in the industry providing quality products and exceptional customer service at every part of the buying journey.
buyer: Onfolio Holdings Inc. (ONFO:$1.81)
Onfolio acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of online businesses across a broad range of verticals, each with a niche content focus and brand identity. "
 target: SEOButler, Inc.
SEOButler provides extensive products within the SEO niche including content, guest posting, social signals, and citations. SEOButler strives to be an innovator in the industry providing quality products and exceptional customer service at every part of the buying journey.
price ($mm)
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$0
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0.0x
closed 10/7/2022 via BNC Analysis

Vo2 Cap, acquired Borg Owilli

See 2417 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Vo2 Cap Holding, a Swedish holding company focused on the media tech industry, has acquired Borg Owilli, an award-winning content marketing agency in Sweden. Borg Owilli creates high quality content that educates, entertains and is remembered. They are a one-stop shop offering content in written, visual and audio formats.
buyer: Vo2 Cap (OM:VO2:$0.00)
Vo2 Cap is a Swedish holding company focused on the media tech industry. Vo2 acquires, invests and injects oxygen into their companies. They provide companies with the skills and tools they need to grow further, whether in sales, structure, tech, programming or anything else they can help with. "
 target: Borg Owilli
Borg Owilli is an award-winning content marketing agency in Sweden. Borg Owilli creates high quality content that educates, entertains and is remembered. They are a one-stop shop offering content in written, visual and audio formats.
price ($mm)
$4.94
rev ($mm)
$8
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
1.3x
EV / EBITDA
9.5x
announced 9/21/2022 via Company Press Release

Digia Plc, will acquire Avalon Oy

See 2849 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Digia Plc, a software and service company in Finland, will acquire Avalon Oy, a digital marketing company in Finland. Avalon creates marketing campaigns that evokes feelings, inspiration and action to deliver measurable results. They offer services for creative storytelling, social media marketing, corporate websites, video marketing, and more.
buyer: Digia Plc (HLSE:DIGIA:$153.97)
Digia is a software and service company in Finland that helps its customers harness digitalization opportunities. As a visionary partner, Digia develops and innovates solutions that support business operations together with its customers. "
 target: Avalon Oy
Avalon is a digital marketing company in Finland. Avalon creates marketing campaigns that evokes feelings, inspiration and action to deliver measurable results. They offer services for creative storytelling, social media marketing, corporate websites, video marketing, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$2
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0.0x
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announced 9/15/2022 via BNC Analysis

NeedsWell, will acquire BO STUDIO Inc.

See 3107 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NeedsWell, an IT services provider in Japan, will acquire BO STUDIO, a Japanese provider of web and digital marketing services. BO STUDIO helps their clients to solve their business issues and improve performance with digital marketing. They offer services for website design, PR, SEO, display advertising, and more.
buyer: NeedsWell (TSE:3992:$40.16)
NeedsWell is an IT services provider in Japan. NeedsWell provides their customers with IT services that are tailored to their business needs. They offer solutions and services for IT infrastructure, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, cloud, and more. "
 target: BO STUDIO Inc.
BO STUDIO is a Japanese provider of web and digital marketing services. BO STUDIO helps their clients to solve their business issues and improve performance with digital marketing. They offer services for website design, PR, SEO, display advertising, and more.
price ($mm)
$5.25
rev ($mm)
$2
EBITDA ($mm)
$0
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
50.0x
closed 9/14/2022 via Company Press Release

Havas Media, acquired additive+

See 2417 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Havas Media Group, one of the largest advertising groups in the world, has acquired additive+, data-led creative specialist agency in the UK. additive+ aims to make advertising campaigns as effective as possible by making creative as relevant and effective as possible. They create content and media experiences across all programmatic channels.
buyer parent: Vivendi SA
buyer: Havas Media
Havas Media Group is one of the largest advertising groups in the world. Havas Media Group operates in over 140 countries and services its clients through a portfolio of specialist teams that span media, digital, performance marketing, out of home, social media, experiential, and more. "
 target: additive+
additive+ is data-led creative specialist agency in the UK. additive+ aims to make advertising campaigns as effective as possible by making creative as relevant and effective as possible. They create content and media experiences across all programmatic channels.
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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

See 2675 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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closed 4/13/2022 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Cirkle

See 2675 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

See 81 Comparable Transactions
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 37 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 5/29/2019 via BNC Analysis

Evoke Group, acquired KYNE

See 62 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)
$17*
rev ($mm)
$10
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/27/2018 via Company Press Release

Evoke Group, acquired Navience Healthcare Solutions, LLC

See 141 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)
$24*
rev ($mm)
$6
EBITDA ($mm)
$4
EV / rev
10.9x
EV / EBITDA
18.4x
closed 7/17/2018 via BusinessWire

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Giant

See 260 Comparable Transactions
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)
$72*
rev ($mm)
$32
EBITDA ($mm)
$7
EV / rev
2.5x
EV / EBITDA
11.4x
closed 2/22/2018 via BNC Analysis

Evoke Group, acquired AboveNationMedia

See 111 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.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$1
EBITDA ($mm)
$1
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.0x
closed 7/5/2017 via BNC Analysis

Huntsworth PLC, acquired The Creative Engagement Group Limited

See 125 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)
$32
rev ($mm)
$34
EBITDA ($mm)
$5
EV / rev
1.0x
EV / EBITDA
6.5x
closed 3/23/2011 via Reuters

Huntsworth PLC, acquired Atomic Public Relations

See 651 Comparable Transactions
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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$14 [$13]
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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 16 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 59 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 37 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 45 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 59 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 45 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 32 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 340 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 49 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

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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 240 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 237 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 72 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

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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 72 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 230 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 241 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 241 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)
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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

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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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Ticker: PDII
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PDI, Inc.
PDI, Inc.
PDI is a leading healthcare commercialization company providing go-to-market strategy and execution to established and emerging pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and healthcare companies in the United States.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$140.12
EBITDA ($mm)
($14.89)
EBIT ($mm)
($19.53)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
952
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